our team
At UNFCU Foundation, we believe that women are best served by organizations that break down social, economic, and gender-based barriers. I am incredibly grateful to both our partners and donors, and excited by the opportunity we have to create a better world for all of us. We are thrilled to work with our Board, partners and volunteers to work to end poverty every day.
Yma Gordon
Executive Director
Officers & Administration
Yma Gordon
Executive Director
David Gruss
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Rott
Vice President, Legal
Tanya Sukkari
Program Manager
Advisory Council
Our global volunteer advisory council is made up of UNFCU employees and annual sponsors. They bring a broad range of experience and technical skills, and work closely with our staff to provide insight and guidance.
Carlene Alexander
UNFCU, VP, DEIB & Global Diversity Officer
Khalid Gherzeddine
UNFCU, AVP, UN Affairs & Partnerships
David Gruss
UNFCU, Assistant Controller, Accounting
Maggy Kigochi
UNFCU, Regional Manager, Nairobi Representative Office
Brent Lapp
Strategic Resource Management, Senior VP—Annual Sponsor
Martha Ludogo Nyenje
UNFCU, Senior Manager, Entebbe Representative Office
Elisabeth Philippe
UNFCU, Senior Manager, Global Impact & Media Relations
Valentina Pinchetti
UNFCU, UN Affairs & Partnerships Specialist
Stefanie Smedstad
UNFCU, FVP Global Talent Management, Human Resources
Felicity Nakayima
UNFCU, Member Service Supervisor, Entebbe Representative Office
Rufus Ologan
UNFCU, Principal Information Security Engineer
Board of Directors
Pamela K. Agnone
Chairperson
David Gosstola
Treasurer
John Lewis
Director
Jodi Pulice
Director
Laura Rockwood
Director
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