Passionate changemakers boldly pursuing our mission
Leadership & Operations Staff
YTF’s goal is to combine the best of public, private and NGO sector management in fulfillment of our mission.
Our leadership team is comprised of veterans in academia, business and the private sector and many have spent a considerable part of their career leading and contributing to social causes.
We are a team of change-makers and of do-ers. Technology inspires us and we work for youth and women worldwide.
- Njideka Harry, Founder and Executive Board Member
- William Cortes, Chief Operating Officer
- Brenda Firquin, Chief Learning Officer
- Christina Dunavan, Communications Lead
- Pat Vickers, Technology Officer, Global Programs
- Dan Selcke, Managing Editor, Community Engagement
- Narges Khoramshahi, Next Generation Leader
- Terri Tinnell, STEM Programs Lead, Monitoring & Evaluation
- Pamela Chukwuemeka, Advisor, Education Technology – Africa
Country Leadership
Localization is key. We hire and empower local teams to lead in-country operations through partnerships that build their capacity and broaden our reach.
Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees play a leading role in driving us to future growth, sustainability, and impact.
Meet the board >