Eric has worked and studied in the field of sustainable economic development for two decades. With a Masters degree from Thunderbird (the American School for International Management), he has focused on issues of sustainable development and its influence on the social, political and economic development issues throughout the…
Heidi served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Cameroon from 1989-1991 and has a Masters Degree in Environmental Health from Oregon State University. As part of her graduate work, Heidi conducted a microbiological assessment of water quality in streams throughout the state of Oregon. Following her graduate studies,…
Bathsheba is a Community Psychologist and Social Worker with more than fifteen years of field experience in social work and community-based interventions. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Community Psychology, a Counseling Psychology Certificate, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management. She has had extensive experience…
Founding Advocates for the West in 2003, Laird has been a leader in environmental litigation for over twenty years– compiling a strong track record of success for the conservation movement in Idaho and other western states. He has won many decisions in federal and state courts over public…
As chairperson at Nyabikuuku Women in Development (NUWID), Christine has been working with community based organizations and women groups since 2010. She is passionate about seeing women and girls’ empowered and taking leadership roles in transforming their households and communities. With more than 13 years of experience in…
Scott is FCDE’S newest Board member and holds an MBA from the University of Washington. He brings private sector experience and perspectives to the table that enrich conversations about organizational growth and business development. We are grateful for his support and passion for the impactful work that FCDE…
Betty has more than 23 years of community work experience implementing programs with UNICEF, Save the Children, ACODEV and South Rwenzori Diocese. She has championed work in the promotion and protection of children’s rights, maternal and child health, access to safe water, HIV/AIDs prevention and the mentorship of…
James Ssekikubo Katumba, a Ugandan, is the co-founder and Managing Director of Wezesha Impact. He has a Bachelor’s Degree with Education from Makerere University and holds certifications as a Master Trainer for UN-ILO’s entrepreneurship programs and UNICEF’s UPSHIFT social innovation program. James also pursued the Hubert Humphrey Fellowship…
Muhindo Jackson Rukara Holds a Master of Science in Development Management from the Open University , A bachelor’s degree in Adult and Community Education from Makerere University, a post graduate Dip. Development management, Post certificate in Managing development, post graduate certificate in war intervention and development, post graduate…