Meet the Team

Country Directors

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Dr. Jerry Kindomba, M.D.

Country Director, The Democratic Republic of Congo

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Tracey Danner-Odenwelder, Ed.D.

Country Director, The United States

Teachers

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Programming Team

Rebecca Siegrist, board member for Malembe Rise
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Board of Directors

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Lauren Miller, the Treasurer for the Board of Directors for Malembe Rise
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Interns

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