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A diverse team of passionate professionals with unique skills driving innovation and excellence in every project.

Our Executive Board of Directors

The IYCGE Executive Board comprises 14 distinguished leaders from diverse backgrounds and regions, each bringing unique expertise in gender equality, youth development, policy advocacy, and organizational leadership. Together, they guide our strategic direction and ensure our global impact.

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Adam Alkazely

Executive Chairperson

🇨🇦 Hamilton, Canada

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Jaiden Whitner

Director, Intergovernmental Affairs

🇺🇸 Atlanta, USA

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Kevin Guo

Director, Research & Education

🇨🇳 Kaifeng City, China

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Magdalena Rölver

Director, Strategic Partnerships

🇩🇪 Bamberg, Germany

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Blessing Stephen

Executive Secretary

🇳🇬 Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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Sabina Prajapati

Director, Financial Operations

🇳🇵 Bhaktapur, Nepal

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Patricia Orry Ginting

Director, Communications

🇳🇱 The Hague, Netherlands

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Rapheal K.A Gadoh

Director, Technology & Innovation

🇬🇭 Accra, Ghana

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Ini Oyetunji

Director, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

🇨🇦 Hamilton, Canada

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Sayuri Blake

Executive Board Member

🇯🇲 St. Andrew, Jamaica

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Ishan Visvanath

Executive Board Member

🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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Margarida Runa

Executive Board Member

🇵🇹 Lisbon, Portugal

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Blen Wendimu Yada

Executive Board Member

🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Balqis A.J. Quraisy

Executive Board Member

🇮🇩 Central Java, Indonesia

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