Jessica Posner Odede is an internationally recognized social entrepreneur and thought-leader. Prior to joining Girl Effect as CEO, Jessica co-founded Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) in Kenya. SHOFCO catalyzes large-scale transformation in urban slums by providing critical services, community advocacy platforms, education and leadership development for girls and women. In 2018, SHOFCO received the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize – the world’s largest annual humanitarian award presented to non-profit organizations judged to have made extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering. Jessica is a New York Times best selling author and was awarded the David Rockefeller Bridging Leadership Award in 2016.
Secretary GeneralOrganisation pour de Nouvelles Initiatives en Développement et Santé (ONIDS) [Organisation for New Initiatives in Development and Health]
Executive DirectorOrganisation pour de Nouvelles Initiatives en Développement et Santé (ONIDS) [Organisation for New Initiatives in Development and Health]
President of the Senegal branch of ROAJELFRéseau Ouest Africain des Jeunes Femmes Leaders (ROAJELF) [West African Network of Young Women Leaders] Senegal branch
Youth Focal Point for Partenariat de Ouagadougou [Ouagadougou Partnership] / Family Planning FP 2030Partenariat de Ouagadougou [Ouagadougou Partnership] / Family Planning 2030
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