Our Board
Njeri Kinyanjui
Njeri is a visionary leader with a passion for leveraging technology to drive innovation and create positive change. She is an entrepreneur and angel investor and has a distinguished career spanning over 23 years in the IT industry. One of Njeri’s greatest passions is travel and she has led major technology initiatives in companies such as Sabre and Travelocity. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Njeri is deeply committed to giving back to her community with a specific focus in exciting students about STEM education. Njeri focuses on women's empowerment, technology access for all children, and is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others.
Sharlette Hambrick
Sharlette is the founder and CEO of the full-service Y-Tulip Productions and an Emmy Award-winning News & Entertainment Producer. With a successful career as an entertainment industry executive, she is credited with shifting the landscape of entertainment television and the cultivation and expansion of all emerging platforms. As a long-time senior producer at Viacom/Paramount's Entertainment Tonight, Hambrick oversaw the restructuring of the show and led the coverage and production of all the film-related studio content, leading international film festivals, breaking news, and award show coverage. She expanded her portfolio to include integrating production-based placements for a range of international consumer brands and sponsorships. Sharlette joined the Golden Globes-HFPA board as an independent executive board director. Her experience and strategic leadership helped guide the organization to the current 5-year deal with CBS and Paramount+, as well as a healthy philanthropic foundation. She received her bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Pepperdine University and is a guest lecturer at the USC Annenberg School of Journalism, Dillard University, and Pepperdine.
Tyler Henry
Tyler is the Managing Partner at Range Music and Co-Founder & CEO of STURDY. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California. STURDY embodies a creative studio and production company. STURDY’s major clients include Drake, Rosalia, Travis Scott, Shawn Mendes, Kendrick Lamar, Kid Cudi, Bad Bunny, Skrillex, 5SOS, G-Eazy, Puma Golf, Apple, Coachella Fest, Ciroc, Monty's Good Burger, Friendly Unicorn (Adam Levine), Grammy's, MTV Video Awards, BET Awards, Alexander Wang Fashion Show, The Late Show, The Tonight Show.
Shirley Gao
Shirley is the Chief Digital and Information Officer at PacSun, a leading apparel brand committed to delivering innovative styles to an inspired youth community. In this role, Shirley oversees enterprise and international commerce technology, spanning omni-channel strategy, social commerce, wholesale operations, supply chain management, business intelligence, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity. She is deeply engaged in retail and technology, serving on the Retail AI Council Leadership Committee, the National Retail Federation CIO Council, the Vation Ventures Innovation Advisory Council, and several enterprise technology Product Councils.
Mike Colleran
Mike is the former Corporate Vice President of Nissan and Senior Vice President of Nissan, U.S. Marketing and Sales. He was Chairman of INFINITI Motor Company, based at their global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. He was responsible for managing the brand, business operations, and all marketing and sales for INFINITI globally. Prior to that, Mike was group vice president of INFINITI Americas, overseeing INFINITI's overall performance in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and leading the brand's strategic direction, planning, retail, and marketing efforts. He has a bachelor's degree from California Lutheran University and an MBA from Marymount University in Washington, D.C. He served in the United States Marine Corps for eight years, obtaining the rank of Captain. He retired from Nissan in 2024 and continues to be active in various board roles.
Cecilia Mascardi
Cecilia is the CEO of Lacoste South America. She has extensive experience in the corporate and nonprofit sectors, making it her life’s work to impact society positively and advocate for social responsibility. She is also involved with Medicos Sin Fronteras, Manos Por Hermanos, and Red Cross Argentina, assisting groups affected by violence, social instability, and malnutrition while promoting access to health and well-being.
She looks forward to helping to improve children’s education through her work with Thinking Huts, and wants to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children, providing them with the means to create a better life for themselves and their community.
Sam O’Leary
Sam is currently the CEO of SLM Solutions AG, and is a 3D printing industry expert with over 15 years of technology development experience. In the last 3 years, he has transformed SLM Solutions, bringing to market world-leading technology. Over the last 20 years, he has held multiple technology and operational leadership roles in the UK, Switzerland, and Germany.
Our Team
Madagascar
Ella HARISOAMALALA
Antonyo RAJAONASY
Herizo RANDRIANANDRASANA
Hery and Adrien - Our Local Construction Team
USA
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Maggie Grout
Founder + CEO
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Sabrina Liguori
Brand Manager
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Caitlin Rein
Creative + Community
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Kristen Harrington
Development + Partnerships
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Cristine Caberte
Assistant to CEO