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Meaghan Anderson
As Gender and Safeguarding Manager, Meaghan works closely with her counterparts across the DOT network to strengthen DOT’s growing focus on gender equality and women’s empowerment. Meaghan is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of project gender equality strategies and implementation plans, strengthening capacity in gender equality across the DOT network, and supporting the […]
Hamza Shraideh
Hamza previously worked on several youth projects building the capacity of youth and supporting them through an ecosystem of youth innovators as part of the King Abdullah II Fund for Development and the Madrasati initiative. He brings experience in developing social enterprises and supporting the creation and expansion of youth-led initiatives. Hamza also holds a […]
Michel Houle
Michel is the Associate Vice President, Financial Resources at the University of Ottawa. Michel is a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) and has over 30 years of experience in finance, information technology, human resources and procurement. Previously, Michel served as Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Office of the National Capital Commission. He also worked […]
Adil Skalli
Adil Skalli is a Moroccan-Canadian professional with 10 years of experience leading multidisciplinary and multicultural teams in the pursuit of meaningful impact. As a Program Design and Implementation Manager at Digital Opportunity Trust, he leads the design and implementation of skills development programs in Africa and the Middle East. His commitment lies in empowering innovators […]
Derek Matere
As a Digital Specialist at DOT, Derek Matere coordinates digital engagement activities on DOT’s Innojo and social platforms, and facilitates the organization’s global social media campaigns. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Derek first joined DOT in 2016 as a #DOTYouth in who facilitated entrepreneurship and digital skills programs. He has since founded his own social enterprise, […]
Solomon Tadesse
Solomon has several years of program development and project management experience in various organizations. He served as a project manager for Christian Children’s Fund of Canada and worked for Amhara Development Association as a deputy CEO and executive director. Solomon has a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from Addis Ababa University and has […]
Violette Uwamutara
Violette serves as the Vice President Sub-Saharan Africa and Country Director for Rwanda, demonstrating remarkable leadership since DOT Rwanda’s inception in 2010. Prior to DOT Rwanda, she spent seven years at the Embassy of Rwanda in Washington DC, beginning as a policy analyst and rising to become a diplomat in the position of First Secretary. […]
Justine Hendricks
Justine sits as Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) President and CEO after 17 years with Export Development Canada (EDC) and 7 years with Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). She is an impactful leader whose diverse experience includes delivering financial services on the front line, overseeing successful organizational transformations, evolving risk management capabilities, spearheading the development of […]
Ivan Zenar
As a member of DOT’s executive team and Vice President of Program Operations, Ivan contributes to DOT’s overall strategic direction as well as the development and implementation of best practices. Ivan holds executive oversight of DOT’s in-country operations and expansion partnerships and leads the operations, MERL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning), and program development teams. […]
Noor Homoud
Noor has previously held several positions in key organizations in Jordan, working in economic and social development. She worked on community outreach programs at the Office of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, and focussed on youth and community development projects as the Director of Programs and Initiatives for the King Abdullah II Fund for […]