2 New Board Members
Exciting Additions: Join us in welcoming Alex and Lisa Jenkins to the AGHF team!
Welcome to AGHF
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Welcome to AGHF 📢
WELCOME to our Board!
We are thrilled to have the Jenkins join us in our mission to empower orphaned and refugee girls through education. Your passion, energy and expertise will make a lasting impact, and we look forward to working together to bring hope and education and hope to many young girls!
Alex Jenkins
Board Role: Board Member, African Girls Hope Foundation
Background: Alex is a Vice President and Investment Specialist at Avantis Investors®. He earned a BS in Financial Mathematics and Applied Probability from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Volunteer: In addition to being a member of the board of trustees for African Girls Hope Foundation, he is also an Advisory Board Member of Girl Power USA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Interests: In his free time, Alex enjoys traveling with his family, trying new foods, and college basketball.
Lisa Jenkins
Board Role: Board Member, African Girls Hope Foundation
Professional Background: Lisa has experience in event planning for corporate events, including food & beverage, venues, entertainment, and staffing. More recently, her career was as a project manager in the commercial construction and engineering sector until the birth of their third child.
Volunteer Experience: Before starting her own family, she spent a lot of time volunteering with children and families transitioning from homelessness to stability.
Currently: Lisa is at home with her three children—while expecting their fourth baby. She stays actively involved in her children's school and continues engaging in community initiatives.
Passions & Interests: She loves dancing, all food, travel, and exploring different cultures. Lisa also enjoys fostering strong connections within her community and believes in the power of cultural exchange to create a more inclusive and supportive world.
Commitment to African Girls Hope Foundation:
“I’m passionate about supporting young girls and creating meaningful opportunities for them to thrive. I bring my organizational and leadership skills, as well as my heart and dedication, to the foundation’s mission.”