Nairobi, Kenya: Ushahidi, a renowned global non-profit technology organization, is proud to welcome three distinguished individuals to its esteemed Board of Directors. These appointments symbolize Ushahidi's dedication to cultivating a diverse leadership team committed to fostering positive societal change.

Ushahidi's recent open board call conducted in May 2023 generated an overwhelming response from a diverse range of candidates. This enthusiastic engagement reflects Ushahidi's global reach and its mission's resonance across borders. After an exhaustive selection process led by Ushahidi's Leadership and Board, three individuals emerged as the perfect fit to steer the organization's mission toward new horizons.

Introducing the New Board Members

The following distinguished individuals will begin their two-year terms in September 2023:

• Mark Surman

Mark Surman is the President of the Mozilla Foundation, a nonprofit that champions internet health and privacy. With a 20-year background, he drives the internet health movement, collaborating globally to ensure an open and accessible internet. He has been instrumental in initiatives like telecentre.org and offers insights through media outlets and keynotes. Mark holds a BA in the History of Community Media.

• Priscilla Chomba-Kinywa

Priscilla is the Chief Technology Officer at Greenpeace International. Her expertise lies in Digital Transformation strategy, responsibly utilizing technology to amplify impact, especially in response to the climate crisis. Her 20 years of experience include work with UNICEF, World Food Programme, and ActionAid International. Priscilla's TED talk advocates for a free and fair internet, reflecting her impactful voice in the digital space.

• Ginger Zielenskie

Ginger Zielinskie is the Chief Growth Officer at The Federation of American Scientists. Her focus lies in integrating science, technology, and innovation into public discourse for a balanced society. She previously led impactful efforts at data.org and Benefits Data Trust, positively transforming the lives of over 800,000 people. Ginger's leadership spans over two decades, characterized by partnerships driving systemic change. She holds a BA and an MBA in Social Policy and Management.

Ushahidi extends a warm welcome to these distinguished individuals, confident that their collective expertise will elevate the organization's mission to drive innovation and positive societal impact.

But that's not all! We have 2 more accomplished individuals that will be joining the board in June 2024. We'll share the announcement before their tenure starts, so be on the lookout for that.

We also recognize the transformative role of outgoing board members:

• Desigan Chinniah

Desigan's technological expertise and investment in underrepresented minority founders has made a positive impact across the globe.

• Erik Hersman

Erik's co-founding role in Ushahidi, BRCK and Gridless, and his contributions as an advisory board member, have been instrumental to Ushahidi's success.

About Ushahidi:

Founded in 2008, Ushahidi empowers people through citizen-generated data to develop solutions that strengthen their communities. Ushahidi's integrated tools and services promote collaboration, innovation, and positive impact worldwide.

Ushahidi's path to impact follows a simple but powerful 3-part process: our Theory of Change. First, we help organizations and communities with technology and expertise (Part 1). This empowers partners to gather important information from people (Part 2), and when we all work together, it leads to making communities stronger and creating positive change (Part 3).