Muadi Mukenge, originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, is the Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa at the Global Fund for Women. She frequently advises donors on their Africa programs, often speaks at international conferences, and writes regularly about women’s rights and African development. Muadi’s previous jobs have included Program Officer for Africa at the Pacific Institute for Women’s Health and researcher at the African Studies Center at UCLA. Mukenge serves on several boards, including those of Priority Africa Network, New Field Foundation, the African Studies Association, and Gender Action. (www.globalfundforwomen.org)
