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2023 Women in Global Development Leadership Forum

Leading in this moment

May 3-4 | Virtual | Live Programming in 23 timezones

2023 Speakers

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Secretary General, CARE International (Uruguay)

Sofia Sprechmann Sineiro

Secretary General, CARE International (Uruguay)

04may6:45 am7:45 amPlenary: Leadership in the context of decolonizing global developmentAissata Fall (Senegal), Sofia Sprechmann Sineiro (Uruguay)6:45 am - 7:45 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Chief Diversity Officer, USAID (USA)

Neneh Diallo

Chief Diversity Officer, USAID (USA)

Neneh Diallo is a seasoned executive whose experience spans DEIA, communications, and media. She has worked in both the public and private sectors, promoting Fortune 500 companies, raising awareness of the U.S. government’s poverty reduction programs, and advocating for representation.

Prior to joining USAID as the first Chief Diversity Officer, Ms. Diallo served as the Senior Vice President for Communications at pocstock, a media platform focused on increasing representation in stock media. She also worked for the Millenium Challenge Corporation, where she led communications and the diversity program.

Ms. Diallo earned her bachelor of arts in political science from Rutgers University and is an alumna of the United Nations International School in New York.

26apr9:00 am10:00 amPanel: DEI challenges & opportunities: Translating DEI programs across multinational organizationsNeneh Diallo (USA), Clifton Kenon (USA), Liz Nagel (USA), Jessica Duque (USA), Jennifer Leisch (USA)9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Senior Vice President, DAI

Tine Knott

Senior Vice President, DAI (USA)

“Tine oversees the development, marketing, and delivery of DAI’s development solutions for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the State Department, and other U.S. Government clients.

Tine previously served as Vice President of DAI’s Center for Secure and Stable States, which she launched in 2017 with a mission to raise the bar for development and security programming in fragile environments. For the three years prior, she was DAI’s Managing Director for Governance, Transition, and Stability, where she was responsible for the company’s portfolio of good governance, stabilization, political transition, countering violent extremism, peace building, citizen security, and public financial management work.

Before joining DAI in 2011, Tine spent 15 years with USAID, including assignments in Ghana, Jordan, Mozambique, and Peru, as well as in Washington, D.C. In her final USAID assignment, as the Senior Development Advisor in Jordan, Tine developed cross-sectoral and politically sensitive programming in human rights, good governance, and poverty, and was responsible for managing relationships with host government counterparts, other U.S. Government agencies, civil society, and the media. Before her career in development, Tine spent time in Nigeria teaching at the University of Ibadan and participating in the pro-democracy movement. She is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish with skills in French and Norwegian.”

03may11:45 am12:30 pmPanel: Shifting realities, shifting capabilities: Understanding the evolving ecosystem of development and the next generation development professionalBama Athreya (USA), Yomna Mustafa (Egypt), Moderator: Tine Knott USA)11:45 am - 12:30 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Deputy Assistant Administrator, Development, Democracy and Innovation

Bama Athreya

Deputy Assistant Administrator, Development, Democracy and Innovation, USAID (USA)

Seasoned executive leader and technical expert on gender and social inclusion, labor, business and human rights, trafficking in persons and digital rights. Experience in nonprofit management, strategic philanthropy and partnerships, and public policy. Certified in strategic diversity and inclusion management. Proven track record growing organizational revenues, increasing visibility, leading mergers and redefining vision, mission, and strategy for organizations entering new phases of growth and development. Expert trainer on gender and social inclusion. Current research focus on Future of Work. Extensive experience in public speaking, writing and serving as media spokesperson.

03may11:45 am12:30 pmPanel: Shifting realities, shifting capabilities: Understanding the evolving ecosystem of development and the next generation development professionalBama Athreya (USA), Yomna Mustafa (Egypt), Moderator: Tine Knott USA)11:45 am - 12:30 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time

COO, Abt Associates

Lisa Simeon

COO, Abt Associates (USA)

Lisa Simeon is the Chief Operations Officer for Abt Associates, a diversified, global professional services firm focused on research, monitoring and evaluation, digital solutions, and implementing programs in health, social and environmental policy, and international development.

04may11:30 am12:30 pmTalks: Leadership FailLabLinca Michaella Tuyisenge (Burundi), Marianna Balampama (Tanzania), Lisa Simeon (USA), Evelyn Castle (Nigeria)11:30 am - 12:30 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time

04may12:30 pm1:00 pmBreakout rooms: Join the Leadership FailLab speaker of your choiceLinca Michaella Tuyisenge (Burundi), Marianna Balampama (Tanzania), Lisa Simeon (USA), Evelyn Castle (Nigeria) 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Program Senior Director, Amazonia and Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLC) (Bolivia)

Candido Pastor

Program Senior Director, Amazonia and Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLC) (Bolivia)

03may10:30 am11:15 amMasterclass: Selling with noble purpose : How to sell your cause without feeling ickyLisa Mcleod (USA)10:30 am - 11:15 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

03may1:15 pm2:00 pmPanel: Allyship in this moment: Hero or anti-hero?W. Brad Johnson (USA), Candido Pastor (Bolivia), Moderator: Jason Ighani (Costa Rica)1:15 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time

President, WBG East Asian Women's Network, World Bank Group (Japan)

Emiko Todoroki

President, WBG East Asian Women's Network, World Bank Group (Japan)

Emiko is currently President of the World Bank Group East Asian Women’s Network (EAWN) established in September 2021. The EAWN strives to improve diversity and inclusion in the WBG and advocates for actions to address challenges faced by more than 1,300 East Asian Women staff in the WBG. Beyond EAWN, Emiko’s “day job” at the WBG is to advise and support client countries develop their financial and private sector as an engine of economic growth and development. She has led many lending and technical assistance projects around the world and actively contributed to setting global standards in the financial sector.

03may2:00 pm2:30 pmCommunity conversations: Leading in this momentChoose from ~25 concurrent, roundtable discussions 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Chairman & CEO, ManpowerGroup

Jonas Prising

Chairman & CEO, ManpowerGroup
(Sweden)

Jonas Prising was named ManpowerGroup Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in May 2014 and Chairman in December 2015. He leads all aspects of ManpowerGroup’s $21 billion business across 75 countries and territories worldwide. He’s been with the company for more than 20 years in roles ranging ManpowerGroup North America President and President of the Americas, while also leading the company’s operations in Southern Europe and overseeing the global Right Management and ManpowerGroup Solution businesses.

A recognized expert on the labor market and future of work, Prising regularly speaks at global events and in the media on employment trends, jobs and skills. He plays a key role in championing ManpowerGroup’s ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy and is especially passionate about preparing the next generation with work-readiness skills, accelerating women into leadership, supporting refugees into meaningful work, and delivering on climate action.

Currently, Prising serves as global Board Chairman for JA Worldwide, where he helps JA achieve its mission of equipping more than 12 million young people each year with employment and entrepreneurship skills in 100 countries.

Prising is actively engaged with the World Economic Forum, including as a member of the International Business Council (IBC), the CEO Alliance for Climate Leaders, the CEO Action Group for the European Green Deal, the Global Parity Alliance, and CEO Champion for the Reskilling Revolution.

Prising also plays an active leadership role in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, business community, as a Board member and former Chairman of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce. He also serves on the board of directors of Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS).

Before joining ManpowerGroup, Prising worked for Electrolux, a Swedish multinational. During his tenure, he held various international positions within the consumer goods and business-to-business divisions. Prising holds an MBA (equivalent) from the Stockholm School of Economics and has participated in executive programs at Harvard, INSEAD, Stanford and Yale. He speaks five languages: English, French, German, Swedish and Italian and has lived in nine countries across Asia, Europe and North America. Prising and his family reside in the Milwaukee area.

03may1:00 pm1:15 pmFireside chat: How C-suite leaders set the bar for gender equity Jonas Prising (USA), Moderator: Jason Ighani (Costa Rica)1:00 pm - 1:15 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time

President and CEO, ACDI/VOCA

Sylvia Megret

President and CEO, ACDI/VOCA
(USA)

Sylvia J. Megret serves as president and CEO of ACDI/VOCA. As a global development executive with 30 years of experience, she promotes the organization’s mission and lives its values in support of inclusive, sustainable development worldwide. Sylvia joined ACDI/VOCA in December 2016, first serving as chief operating officer (COO) and later as president and COO from February 2021 to April of 2022. She also served as interim CEO from December 2017 to June 2018.

Sylvia has proven expertise convening diverse teams that bridge functions, cultures, and international borders. She is also skilled at identifying and institutionalizing effective teams and systems for maximum efficiency and success.

Sylvia is currently board chair of the Fundación ACDI/VOCA Latin America (FAVLA). She also serves as a board member of the Society of International Development’s U.S. Chapter (SID-US) and as the 2022 SID-US conference chair. Sylvia led ACDI/VOCA’s role as a founding member of the Coalition for Racial and Ethnic Equity in International Development (CREED) and is also a founding member of Chief (Washington).

She holds a master’s degree in international development from American University and a bachelor’s degree in political science and French from the University of Michigan. She is fluent in English and French, and her work has taken her from Africa to Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

03may9:30 am10:00 amPanel: Global development leaders discuss their experience of being in (and out) of their powerQuanita Pokolo-Hassell (USA), Helen Anyasi (Nigeria), Moderator: Sharon Melnick (USA)9:30 am - 10:00 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Global Head of Inclusion for Women of Color

Stephanie LeBlanc-Godfrey

Global Head of Inclusion for Women of Color, Google (USA)

Stephanie is the Global Head of Inclusion Programs for Women of Color and a Thought Leader in doubling-down on support and advocacy for caregivers globally. Prior to this role, she was a Retention Strategist, acting as a coach, advisor, and advocate for underrepresented employees to get satisfaction in their role, feel included at work and find opportunities to develop and grow.

Leading up to this work, she co-created the State of Black Women @Google Summit and Collective, an initiative designed for black women Googlers, globally, to have dedicated space for community, conversation and connection. It has since expanded to include Latinas, Asian and Indigenous women.

She graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology with a B.E. in Electrical Engineering. After working in infrastructure engineering at Lehman Brothers during and right after college, she transitioned to the digital media industry; spending the next 10 years, working on big data, forecasting and inventory management for media powerhouses Forbes Media, FOX News Digital and NBC News Digital.

Outside of the Googleverse, she is an Advisory Board Member of Per Scholas, a national workforce development focused on technology careers for individuals in overlooked communities. She also serves as an advisor for a number of startups.

19apr10:00 am10:45 amMasterclass: Network audit: Gain clarity and confidenceStephanie LeBlanc-Godfrey (USA)10:00 am - 10:45 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Chief Global Equity Officer, Abt Associates

Roslyn M. Brock

Chief Global Equity Officer, Abt Associates (USA)

A highly accomplished equity and health policy executive with demonstrated expertise in social impact, advocacy, social equity, community health, strategic policy analysis, coalition building, stakeholder influence and engagement, non profit board governance, public affairs, reputation management and risk mitigation. Demonstrated executive leadership, mentoring, negotiation, interpersonal, and crisis management skills. A strategic collaborator and change catalyst who leverages a deep and well cultivated network of influencers in government, corporate, community, philanthropy and health care. An innovative and collaborative problem solver and courageous thinker who delivers proven results.Currently serves as Chairman Emeritus, NAACP National Board of Directors; Vice Chairman, Women’s Caucus Comcast/NBCUniversal Diversity Advisory Council; Board Trustee, George Washington University and the Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility; and International Connection/Social Action Chairman, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

04may10:00 am10:30 amPanel: Intersectional leadership: The key to transformative equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibilityAnna Winoto (Indonesia), Dr. Nduka Iwuchukwu (Nigeria), Elizabeth Kellogg (USA), Mona Abdeljawad (Jordan), Moderator: Roslyn Brock (USA)10:00 am - 10:30 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

04may10:30 am10:50 amBreakout rooms: Global diversityAnna Winoto (Indonesia), Dr. Nduka Iwuchukwu (Nigeria), Elizabeth Kellogg (USA), Mona Abdeljawad (Jordan), Moderator: Roslyn Brock (USA), 10:30 am - 10:50 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Acting Deputy Chief Diversity Officer, USAID (USA)

Clifton Kenon

Acting Deputy Chief Diversity Officer, USAID (USA)

Dr. Clifton J. Kenon Jr. is the Acting Deputy Chief Diversity Officer and Division Chief for the People, Workplace, Culture, and Training team. Clifton is also a registered nurse by training, with clinical specialties in obstetrics and lactation.


Clifton’s expertise and interest in diversity and inclusion stems from his lived experience as a health care provider and graduate/ post-doctoral experience, where he studied the intersections of microaggressions, health outcomes, and experiences of marginalized people interacting with the health care system. His research focus has been on the systematic effects of discrimination and micro messages in societies, with special emphasis on qualitative approaches.
He has published internationally and lectured worldwide on inclusion, micro messaging, bias, and the systematic effects of such on health, wellness and societal harmony. Clifton received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Winston-Salem State University, double Master’s of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Doctorate of Nursing from Chatham University, and completed Post Doctoral education at the University of Tennessee.

26apr9:00 am10:00 amPanel: DEI challenges & opportunities: Translating DEI programs across multinational organizationsNeneh Diallo (USA), Clifton Kenon (USA), Liz Nagel (USA), Jessica Duque (USA), Jennifer Leisch (USA)9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Professor of Psychology, United States Naval Academy (USA)

W. Brad Johnson

Professor of Psychology, United States Naval Academy (USA)

W. Brad Johnson, PhD is Professor of psychology in the Department of Leadership, Ethics and Law at the United States Naval Academy, and a Faculty Associate in the Graduate School of Education at Johns Hopkins University. A clinical psychologist, Dr. Johnson is a mentoring expert specializing in developing gender-inclusive mentoring cultures for organizations around the globe. Dr. Johnson is the author of numerous publications including 14 books, in the areas of mentoring, professional ethics, gender inclusion. Recent books include: Good Guys: How Men Can Become Better Allies for Women in the Workplace, Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women (both with David Smith) and the Elements of Mentoring 3rd Ed. (with Charles Ridley).

03may10:30 am11:15 amMasterclass: Selling with noble purpose : How to sell your cause without feeling ickyLisa Mcleod (USA)10:30 am - 11:15 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

03may1:15 pm2:00 pmPanel: Allyship in this moment: Hero or anti-hero?W. Brad Johnson (USA), Candido Pastor (Bolivia), Moderator: Jason Ighani (Costa Rica)1:15 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time

President/CEO, Women Deliver

Dr. Maliha Khan

President/CEO, Women Deliver (Pakistan)

Maliha joined Women Deliver as President/CEO in April 2022, at the height of the organization’s transition and evolution. An international expert in program design and performance, learning, and accountability, with a focus on the empowerment of girls and women Maliha is guiding Women Deliver to ensure its actions are led by and representative of feminist movements in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and people with marginalized and vulnerable identities, including the very girls and women who have been pushed to the margins of society because of who they are or where they live. Maliha has over 25 years experience designing rights-based programs focused on girls and women, as a professor of gender studies, and implementation of women’s programs in marginalized regions of Pakistan, and around the world.

03may8:00 am8:45 amPanel: Becoming an international NGO of the 21st centuryDarcy Allen De Gracia (USA), Zanda Desir (Saint Lucia), Maria Rendo (USA), Moderator: Maliha Khan (Pakistan)8:00 am - 8:45 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

CEO, Graça Machel Trust (Kenya)

Melizsa Mugyenyi

CEO, Graça Machel Trust (Kenya)

04may8:15 am8:45 amPanel: Leading today: A new wave of C-suite executivesShanna Marzilli (USA), Melizsa Mugyenyi (Kenya)8:15 am - 8:45 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Regional Technical Advisor, FHI 360 (Nigeria)

Helen Anyasi

Regional Technical Advisor, FHI 360 (Nigeria)

Helen Anyasi is a young Nigerian medical doctor who has worked on global health projects at FHI 360 for over 9 years. In her current role at FHI 360, she works on introducing and increasing access to new and existing Family Planning and HIV prevention products in low-resource settings. In her time at FHI 360, she has grown her career from serving on country teams to leading project teams and providing technical expertise to other country teams. Helen is open to sharing her experience working across multi-country projects with other young public health professionals like herself.

03may9:30 am10:00 amPanel: Global development leaders discuss their experience of being in (and out) of their powerQuanita Pokolo-Hassell (USA), Helen Anyasi (Nigeria), Moderator: Sharon Melnick (USA)9:30 am - 10:00 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Sharon Melnick
Author, “In your power: React less, regain control, raise others”

Sharon Melnick, PhD

Author, “In your power: React less, regain control, raise others” (USA)

Sharon Melnick, PhD is a world authority on stress resilience and women’s leadership. A former researcher at Harvard Medical School, her speeches have created buzz with at Fortune 500 companies and conferences around the world (including the UN). She is the author of Success under Stress: Powerful Tools to Stay Calm, Confident, and Productive when the Pressure’s On, and the ‘go to’ executive coach for women who want to create a next level opportunity.

03may9:10 am9:30 amKeynote: “In your power: React less, regain control, raise others”Sharon Melnick (USA)9:10 am - 9:30 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Dr. Rohini Anand
Author, "Leading Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion"

Dr. Rohini Anand

Author, "Leading Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" (USA)

Dr. Rohini Anand is CEO of Rohini Anand LLC providing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion advisory services to clients in the public and private sectors. She is a recognized pioneer, a sought after expert, a thought leader and a published author. Her recent book, Leading Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has won global accolades. Most recently she was SVP Corporate Responsibility and Global Chief Diversity Officer, Sodexo. She serves on the several boards including the diversity advisory boards for Sanofi and Charter Communications, advisory boards for Women Lift Health a Gates Foundation initiative, Tent Partnership for Refugees and Galt Foundation. She is a Senior Fellow with the Conference Board and is on the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Center for Inclusive Governance’s Advisory Council.

04may9:00 am9:45 amKeynote: Leading global diversity, equity and inclusion - From performative action to sustainable DEI progressDr. Rohini Anand (USA)9:00 am - 9:45 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Social Protection & Inclusive Policy Dialogue Specialist

Aissata Fall

Social Protection & Inclusive Policy Dialogue Specialist, PRB (Senegal)

Social Protection & Inclusive Policy Dialogue Specialist, PRB (Senegal)

04may6:45 am7:45 amPlenary: Leadership in the context of decolonizing global developmentAissata Fall (Senegal), Sofia Sprechmann Sineiro (Uruguay)6:45 am - 7:45 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Indonesia Country Representative and Strategic Adviser

Anna Winoto

Indonesia Country Representative and Strategic Adviser, Abt Associates (Indonesia)

Indonesia Country Representative and Strategic Adviser, Abt Associates (Indonesia)

04may10:00 am10:30 amPanel: Intersectional leadership: The key to transformative equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibilityAnna Winoto (Indonesia), Dr. Nduka Iwuchukwu (Nigeria), Elizabeth Kellogg (USA), Mona Abdeljawad (Jordan), Moderator: Roslyn Brock (USA)10:00 am - 10:30 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

04may10:30 am10:50 amBreakout rooms: Global diversityAnna Winoto (Indonesia), Dr. Nduka Iwuchukwu (Nigeria), Elizabeth Kellogg (USA), Mona Abdeljawad (Jordan), Moderator: Roslyn Brock (USA), 10:30 am - 10:50 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Co-founder, KITE

Jason Ighani

Co-founder, KITE (Costa Rica)

Jason is an executive coach and team development specialist with over 12 years of experience. He is the co-founder of KITE, a global consulting firm with the mission to elevate the practice of team leadership in the humanitarian and global development space, and the founder of The Humanitarian Coaching Network, an organization that supports the well-being and growth of humanitarian staff, particularly the most vulnerable and historically underserved. Additionally, his individual practice is focused on supporting the healing and growth of men and male leaders and for the past two years he has collaborated with the WILD Network to facilitate panel discussions on the role of men in advancing gender equity.

03may10:30 am11:15 amMasterclass: Selling with noble purpose : How to sell your cause without feeling ickyLisa Mcleod (USA)10:30 am - 11:15 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

03may1:00 pm1:15 pmFireside chat: How C-suite leaders set the bar for gender equity Jonas Prising (USA), Moderator: Jason Ighani (Costa Rica)1:00 pm - 1:15 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time

03may1:15 pm2:00 pmPanel: Allyship in this moment: Hero or anti-hero?W. Brad Johnson (USA), Candido Pastor (Bolivia), Moderator: Jason Ighani (Costa Rica)1:15 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Manager, Policy and Advocacy, Women Deliver

Darcy Allen De Gracia

Manager, Policy and Advocacy, Women Deliver (USA)

“Darcy is a Manager on Women Deliver’s Policy and Advocacy team, where she focuses on partnerships and policies for gender equality, health, health systems strengthening, and human rights. She has been with Women Deliver for 5 years and has participated in the organization’s internal and external processes to transform and become an anti-racist, anti-colonial global NGO.
Prior to joining Women Deliver, Darcy spent 5 years at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) where she contributed to the management of global programs for maternal health, obstetric fistula, and strengthening policy and advocacy efforts for sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Darcy earned her MA in International Development from The New School in New York and her BA in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine. She lives in New York with her husband and 1-year-old daughter and enjoys birding in her spare time. ”

03may8:00 am8:45 amPanel: Becoming an international NGO of the 21st centuryDarcy Allen De Gracia (USA), Zanda Desir (Saint Lucia), Maria Rendo (USA), Moderator: Maliha Khan (Pakistan)8:00 am - 8:45 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Disability Inclusion Technical Officer, FHI 360 (Ethiopia)

Habtamu Buli

Disability Inclusion Technical Officer, FHI 360 (Ethiopia)

Habtamu is an international development, disability inclusion, and special needs education professional with 10 years of experience. Habtamu received his B.A, and M.A in Special Needs Education from Addis Ababa University. In 2019, he received his second master’s degree from Gallaudet University, Washington DC in International Development. Habtamu developed a passion for international development while he was at Addis Ababa University. He co-founded the Association of Students with Physical Disabilities, and the Deaf Students Association at the University and led as President and Public Relations Coordinator. Habtamu is a former Director of the Ethiopian National Association of the Deaf. Currently, he serves as Disability Inclusion Technical Officer at FHI 360, where he helps mainstream disability inclusion principles within project design and implementation. Also, he is the Co-founder and president of the Ethiopian Deaf community in the US.

03may2:00 pm2:30 pmCommunity conversations: Leading in this momentChoose from ~25 concurrent, roundtable discussions 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Lead

Elizabeth Kellogg, MA, PMP

Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Lead, Abt Associates
(USA)

Global DEIA Manager and certified PMP passionate about the intersection of visual media, education, and social impact. Completed MA thesis on Depictions of Underrepresented Populations in Film and Television.

04may10:00 am10:30 amPanel: Intersectional leadership: The key to transformative equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibilityAnna Winoto (Indonesia), Dr. Nduka Iwuchukwu (Nigeria), Elizabeth Kellogg (USA), Mona Abdeljawad (Jordan), Moderator: Roslyn Brock (USA)10:00 am - 10:30 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

04may10:30 am10:50 amBreakout rooms: Global diversityAnna Winoto (Indonesia), Dr. Nduka Iwuchukwu (Nigeria), Elizabeth Kellogg (USA), Mona Abdeljawad (Jordan), Moderator: Roslyn Brock (USA), 10:30 am - 10:50 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

CEO, Skye Team

Morag Barrett

CEO, Skye Team (USA)

Morag Barrett helps leaders achieve outstanding results through the power of their professional relationships. She is an in-demand keynote speaker, executive coach, leadership expert, and bestselling author of three books: Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships, The Future-Proof Workplace, and You, Me, We: Why we all need a friend at work (and how to show up as one!).

 

31may10:00 am11:30 amWorkshop: Ideas to action - How to take small and consistent steps for personal and professional changeMorag Barrett (USA)10:00 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Founder and CEO, Enough Labs (USA)

Dina Scippa

Founder and CEO, Enough Labs (USA)

Dina Scippa is a gender equality specialist turned certified life coach and Founder of Enough Labs. She supports women and girls in coaching on the intersections of leadership and confidence, is a seasoned trainer and facilitator, and is invited to speak regularly on radical self-acceptance, women’s empowerment and being enough. She hosts the internationally charted podcast Embracing Enough, which showcases the stories of women and girls and their journey to feeling confident. The podcast explores the stories that influence our collective experience and unpacks what it takes to embrace the belief that we are enough, just as we are.

With nearly two decades of experience working in some of the most exciting and demanding environments around the world (Afghanistan, South Sudan, Fiji, Peru and 25+ more), Dina is able to bring practical real-world experience to her coaching and speaking. Dina is a recognized expert and leader in the field of gender equality and women’s empowerment; and regularly mentors and coaches women and girls to step into their power, without compromising who they are or what they are looking to create in the world. Her goal is to help women and girls get in touch with what sets their souls on fire. Her mission: to give women and girls the space to explore the truth of who they are and embrace their inherent enoughness to counter all the reasons the world tells them they are not.

03may7:00 am7:45 amWorkshop: Daily coaching techniquesDina Scippa (USA), Maria Wade (USA)7:00 am - 7:45 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

04may7:00 am7:45 amPanel: Co-leadership - The future of leadingZoe Greenwood (USA)7:00 am - 7:45 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Partner, Deloitte Africa

Zahra Nensi

Partner, Deloitte Africa (Tanzania)

Zahra is a Deloitte Africa Consulting Leader with over 15 years of experience working in international development, financial services and public sector industries. Zahra is currently the International Development Leader for Deloitte East Africa covering Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Burundi. She has advised multi-lateral and bi-lateral development partners such as USAID, UNECA, UNWFP, SIDA, Global Affairs Canada, World Bank, among others.

03may10:30 am11:15 amPanel: Donors leading the change – Funding locally-led development in AfricaConnie Shumba (Zimbabwe), Zahra Nensi (Tanzania), Sarah Mukasa (Uganda)10:30 am - 11:15 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Young Leader Alumni, Women Deliver

Zanda N Desir

Young Leader Alumni, Women Deliver
(Saint Lucia)

“Zanda served as the Regional Coordinator for the Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network for the Caribbean and Americas (CYPAN). CYPAN is a Pan-Commonwealth network which utilizes grassroots, national and regional participation to promote sustainable peace. She also brought the #NotAskingForIt campaign to the University of the West Indies-Mona campus. Part of a global movement, the campaign raised awareness about blaming and shaming of sexual assault victims post abuse.
Zanda advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion within development organizations. She is an advisor to the Free STEM Fund which aims to make STEM opportunities more available and accessible to women, girls, transgender and non-binary people through direct grants. She is a Women Deliver Young Leader Alumni and continues to contribute to the organization and its mission. In 2020, she was part of the Transformation Engagement Working Group, as Women Deliver embarked on a journey to become an anti-racist organization. Today, she serves as a member of the Advisory group for the Women Deliver Conference 2023 to ensure that as one of largest convenings for the advancement of gender equality, the dialogue and programming is inclusive and accessible.

03may10:30 am11:15 amMasterclass: Selling with noble purpose : How to sell your cause without feeling ickyLisa Mcleod (USA)10:30 am - 11:15 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

03may1:15 pm2:00 pmPanel: Allyship in this moment: Hero or anti-hero?W. Brad Johnson (USA), Candido Pastor (Bolivia), Moderator: Jason Ighani (Costa Rica)1:15 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Chief of Party, USAID Local Health System Sustainability Project (Jordan)

Mona Abdeljawad

Chief of Party, USAID Local Health System Sustainability Project (Jordan)

Mona Abdeljawad has more than 20 years of experience managing development projects in health, reproductive health, development, and human rights. Her educational background is in human rights law from the University of Oxford, and she has focused on disability rights. Mona participated in drafting the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and served as the assistant secretary general of the Higher Council on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Mona has worked with Abt for the past five years and currently manages the $20 million LHSS Jordan Project. Under her leadership, the project supports the implementation of the country’s continuous professional development program and spearheads USAID’s efforts to support the Ministry of Health (MOH) in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mona has guided such initiatives as supporting the MOH’s launch of tele-counselling services and a COVID-19 training platform and training more than 13,000 Health Care Providers in the public and private sector.

04may10:00 am10:30 amPanel: Intersectional leadership: The key to transformative equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibilityAnna Winoto (Indonesia), Dr. Nduka Iwuchukwu (Nigeria), Elizabeth Kellogg (USA), Mona Abdeljawad (Jordan), Moderator: Roslyn Brock (USA)10:00 am - 10:30 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

04may10:30 am10:50 amBreakout rooms: Global diversityAnna Winoto (Indonesia), Dr. Nduka Iwuchukwu (Nigeria), Elizabeth Kellogg (USA), Mona Abdeljawad (Jordan), Moderator: Roslyn Brock (USA), 10:30 am - 10:50 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Social Equity Project Lead, Junior Achievement Africa (USA)

Memuna Williams

Social Equity Project Lead, Junior Achievement Africa (USA)

03may2:00 pm2:30 pmCommunity conversations: Leading in this momentChoose from ~25 concurrent, roundtable discussions 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Director of Administration and Finance, USAID Integrated Land and Resource Governance (Burundi)

Linca Michaella Tuyisenge

Director of Administration and Finance, USAID Integrated Land and Resource Governance (Burundi)

My name is Linca Tuyisenge. I was born and raised in Burundi where I started my career. I am currently in Administration and Finance with more than ten years of experience in financial management of USAID, Dutch Government, European Union, Global Fund and CORDAID-funded projects. I am passionate about reading, listening to audiobooks, traveling, and spreading kindness.

04may11:30 am12:30 pmTalks: Leadership FailLabLinca Michaella Tuyisenge (Burundi), Marianna Balampama (Tanzania), Lisa Simeon (USA), Evelyn Castle (Nigeria)11:30 am - 12:30 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time

04may12:30 pm1:00 pmBreakout rooms: Join the Leadership FailLab speaker of your choiceLinca Michaella Tuyisenge (Burundi), Marianna Balampama (Tanzania), Lisa Simeon (USA), Evelyn Castle (Nigeria) 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Deputy Regional Director, Africa, Pact Inc (Tanzania)

Marianna Balampama

Deputy Regional Director, Africa, Pact Inc (Tanzania)

Marianna Balampama is an international health expert and a stellar development sector leader with over two decades of experience. She currently serves as Deputy Regional Director, Africa at Pact, supporting multidisciplinary development programs across the Region. Marianna is driven by sustainable, inclusive impact and enhancing capacity of institutions and individuals. She volunteers on at Boards of numerous non-governmental organizations and has mentored many young leaders. Marianna has been honored with multiple awards, including Top Women in Management Africa 2021. Marianna resides in the oceanside city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and enjoys nature and travel.

04may11:30 am12:30 pmTalks: Leadership FailLabLinca Michaella Tuyisenge (Burundi), Marianna Balampama (Tanzania), Lisa Simeon (USA), Evelyn Castle (Nigeria)11:30 am - 12:30 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time

04may12:30 pm1:00 pmBreakout rooms: Join the Leadership FailLab speaker of your choiceLinca Michaella Tuyisenge (Burundi), Marianna Balampama (Tanzania), Lisa Simeon (USA), Evelyn Castle (Nigeria) 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00) View in my time

CEO, Coach, Facilitator, ARTiculate Real & Clear (USA)

Hilary Blair

CEO, Coach, Facilitator, ARTiculate Real & Clear (USA)

Hilary is a speaker and communication coach with years of experience as a professional voice over and stage actor. She has been coaching, training, and facilitating the connection to authentic presence for 35 plus years. She guides and challenges the enthusiastic and reluctant alike to communicate more powerfully.

27apr9:00 am9:45 amMasterclass: Communicate artfully: Authentic, nuanced, impactfulHilary Blair (USA)9:00 am - 9:45 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time

Chief of Party, VectorLink Zambia, Abt Associates (Nigeria)

Dr. Nduka Iwuchukwu

Chief of Party, VectorLink Zambia, Abt Associates (Nigeria)

Nduka Iwuchukwu is a Medical Doctor with more than 30 years of experience in clinical care, public health, safety, environment, and innovation management. He has provided technical assistance to National Malaria Control Programs in Nigeria, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, and Guatemala. He has developed several innovations in malaria vector control including indoor residual spraying (IRS) supervision and monitoring tools, field operational protocols, and novel designs for implementing community-based IRS operations.

Iwuchukwu is currently the chief of party of the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) VectorLink Project in Zambia, which implements IRS and entomological monitoring and supports the distribution of insecticide-treated bednets. He supervises six senior management staff and leads a field workforce of 21,000 people. They are responsible for protecting about three million persons from malaria annually in Zambia. Under his leadership, between 2018 and 2022, the project’s annual spray coverage improved from 90 percent to 99 percent and the proportion of female IRS staff increased from 28 percent to 47 percent. The team strengthened sustainable local capacity in entomologic monitoring by ensuring equipment, training, and mentorship were accessible to community-level participants.

Iwuchukwu previously served as the chief of party for the PMI Africa Indoors Residual Spraying (AIRS) projects in Tanzania and Nigeria. He also worked as an AIRS regional operations advisor and operations manager, providing subject matter expertise on IRS planning and implementation.
Prior to joining Abt, Iwuchukwu was executive director for Environment and Health Nigeria Ltd., which implemented turn-key health and environment projects for governments and private sector clients such as the Wildlife Hazards Assessment of the four major international airports in Nigeria (Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt). The assessment report led to the successful certification of the four airports by the International Civil Aviation Organization

04may10:00 am10:30 amPanel: Intersectional leadership: The key to transformative equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibilityAnna Winoto (Indonesia), Dr. Nduka Iwuchukwu (Nigeria), Elizabeth Kellogg (USA), Mona Abdeljawad (Jordan), Moderator: Roslyn Brock (USA)10:00 am - 10:30 am(GMT-04:00) View in my time