Rebecca Chandler Leege is Worldreader’s new Chief Executive Officer. From 2018-2023, Rebecca led Worldreader’s impact across the globe as Chief Impact Officer, helping the nonprofit reach over 22 million readers and transforming the organization’s strategy to be laser-focused on getting children reading across under-resourced communities. With more than 25 years of people-centered global leadership experience, … Continue Reading →

With over 25 years of financial executive leadership experience in the non-profit industry, Shannon leads Worldreader’s infrastructure team, providing top-level business support to enable our impact to run seamlessly and efficiently. Shannon cares deeply about people. She has a keen eye for creatively unlocking the financial stories behind the organization’s impact and believes in the … Continue Reading →

Deborah leads the design and harmonization of global services for Worldreader to drive reading engagement in under-resourced communities. Her 20-year career has spanned refugee assistance with UNHCR, policy and governance reform with foreign governments, EdTech innovation funding, and organizational change as a management consultant. A believer in the power of collaboration and human-centered design, she … Continue Reading →

An experienced leader of mission-driven organizations, Wendi Yen Huestis has worked as a C-level executive in fundraising, business development, marketing, and communications for over 20 years, impacting local and global initiatives by raising more than $155 million over her career. Wendi’s personal mission is to build and strengthen relevant, innovative, and equitable organizations by reimagining … Continue Reading →

As Co-Founder of Worldreader, Colin focuses on developing and growing key partnerships, putting to good use his for-profit and non-profit experience across the globe. Most recently, Colin was the first director of marketing at ESADE Business School in Barcelona, where he helped establish the school’s reputation as a world-class business education provider. Prior to that, … Continue Reading →

As the Regional Director for Peru and Latin America, Walter oversees the operation with strong focus on leading strategy, developing and growing key partnerships, and assuring accurate implementation of our programs in schools and at home. He has around 20 years of experience in corporate affairs, business communications, and sustainability, working for wonderful brands and … Continue Reading →

William is responsible for providing strategic legal advice, overseeing Worldreader’s compliance and data privacy programs, and managing business operations of the Barcelona Office. William has extensive international experience and a proven track record assisting multinational organizations to effectively anticipate and manage risks. In his free time, William enjoys traveling, photography, and playing the cello in … Continue Reading →

With over ten years of experience in resource mobilization and partnerships for varied non-profit organizations in fields that range from community services to global development and higher education, Mark leads and supports our regional offices in the establishment of strategic growth partnerships and designs innovative new business and impact models. When not reading on topics … Continue Reading →

As the Senior Director of Global Human Resources, Veronica focuses on developing and leading HR strategies globally across Worldreader. Some of these strategies include workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, and regulatory compliance. She brings over 18 years of HR experience to Worldreader from growing start-up companies to mid-size. Enhancing the employee experience is her … Continue Reading →

Olivia is a Director, Partnerships and Services, Kenya at Worldreader. She provides strategy, oversight, technical direction, and implementation of social and behavior change communication across various geographical regions. Olivia has over 20 years of experience in communications, working as a marketing specialist, a creative director in top ad agencies, brand strategist, and developing award-winning social … Continue Reading →

Pradeep is the Director of Programs and Partnerships, and plays a significant role in advancing Worldreader’s work in India. He leads the expansion of Worldreader programs in India across many states in the government and affordable private school sectors. Pradeep, an alumnus of the University of Delhi, has been working in the Indian development sector … Continue Reading →

Guilherme leads the Technology team at Worldreader and the development of our applications. He has been working with technology and software engineering since 2006 in leading firms such as JP Morgan Chase, Zurich Insurance Group, Regus, and Telefonica. During his career, he led many initiatives delivering digital products impacting millions of users in more than … Continue Reading →