Janet F. Brown
President Emerita
Involved with TEACH Rwanda's work since 2010; co‑developed the TEACH for Transformation mentoring model.
USA Board Members
Governance and stewardship.
TEACH Rwanda's governing board holds responsibility for strategy, financial oversight and the long‑term health of the organisation.
B. Daniel Dillard
President
Brings 36 years of nonprofit executive leadership from the Burn Prevention Network.
Clare Smith
Vice President
Taught English and mentored students in Rwanda early in her career; joined the board in 2016.
Gary J. Aichele
Treasurer
A retired professor of political science and law, and a former Judicial Fellow to the U.S. Chief Justice.
Alana Augello Harris
Secretary
An elementary educator focused on TEACH Rwanda's leadership development work.
Tom Smith
Assistant Treasurer
Contributes management, operations and communications expertise; joined the board in 2016.
Matt Ferdock
Board Member
An organisational development specialist and professor of industrial/organisational psychology.
Timothy P. Mummaw
Board Member
A pastor and ministry leader with more than 25 years in education and community development.
Umesh Rao
Board Member
Leads on fundraising and technology strategy, drawing on a career in digital transformation.
William Whipple III
Board Member
TR Business Representative and onsite coordinator for Bright School's first robotics team.
Jay (Robert) Woodward
Board Member
A clinical professor who joined the board after meeting the team at a learning conference in Kigali.
Governance
What the board is responsible for.
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Financial stewardship
Oversight of income, expenditure and reserves, and accountability to donors for how funds are used.
Treasurer & Assistant Treasurer - 02
Strategic direction
Setting and reviewing the organisation's long‑term priorities alongside the in‑country leadership team.
Full board - 03
Organisational health
Ensuring TEACH Rwanda remains sustainable, well‑governed and true to its educational mission.
President & Vice President
The board works alongside the Rwandan Advisory Board, which advises on alignment with Rwandan law, culture and expectations.
Questions about governance?
Our board welcomes enquiries from funders and partner organisations.