our team

At UNFCU Foundation, we believe that women are best served by organizations that break down social, economic, and gender-based barriers. I am incredibly grateful to both our partners and donors, and excited by the opportunity we have to create a better world for all of us. We are thrilled to work with our Board, partners and volunteers to work to end poverty every day.
Yma Gordon
Executive Director
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Officers & Administration

Yma Gordon
Executive Director

David Gruss
Chief Financial Officer

Michael Rott
Vice President, Legal

Tanya Sukkari
Foundation Associate
Advisory Council
Our global volunteer advisory council is made up of UNFCU employees and annual sponsors. They bring a broad range of experience and technical skills, and work closely with our staff to provide insight and guidance.

Carlene Alexander
UNFCU, Global Diversity Officer, Human Resources

Kadie Alpers
UNFCU, Marketing Associate, Marketing

Khalid Gherzeddine
UNFCU, Director, International Member Service

David Gruss
UNFCU, Assistant Controller, Accounting

Maggy Kigochi
UNFCU, Regional Manager, Nairobi Representative Office

Brent Lapp
Strategic Resource Management, Senior VP—Annual Sponsor

Martha Ludogo Nyenje
UNFCU, Manager, Entebbe Representative Office

Elisabeth Philippe
UNFCU, Senior Manager, CSR and Media Relations

Valentina Pinchetti
UNFCU, Supervisor, Rome Representative Office

Stefanie Smedstad
UNFCU, VP Talent Management, Human Resources
Board of Directors

Pamela K. Agnone
Chairperson

Joyce Barbarich
Director

Michael N. Clark
Director

David Gosstola
Treasurer

John Lewis
Director

Theresa Panuccio
Director

Jodi Pulice
Director

Laura Rockwood
Director
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