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Carol Stream, Illinois 60132

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Meet the Team

Opportunity International's leaders use their extensive professional experience to ensure Opportunity achieves its mission of empowering people living in poverty to transform their lives, their children's futures and their communities.

Meet the Team

Opportunity International's leaders use their extensive professional experience to ensure Opportunity achieves its mission of empowering people living in poverty to transform their lives, their children's futures and their communities.

Atul Tandon

As CEO, Atul leads the organization’s efforts to engage American donors, funders, corporations, and the public to directly impact…

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Lydia Baldridge Meier

Lydia Baldridge Meier has been with Opportunity International since 2004 in a number of roles. She currently manages the team…

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Michele Broemmelsiek

Chief Operating Officer at Opportunity International with over 30 years of international service.

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Camilo Garcia

As Vice President of Strategic Partnerships in Latin America, Camilo García is responsible for leading and overseeing the development…

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Simona Haiduc

Simona manages the technical fundraising team that develops relationships and builds business development strategies with strategic…

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Laura Hollis

As Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Laura Hollis is responsible for developing and executing human resources strategies…

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Cheryl Jereczek

As Chief Philanthropy Officer for Opportunity International, Cheryl Jereczek is responsible for private and individual fundraising…

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Andrew McCusker

As Head of Education Finance, Andrew oversees Opportunity’s work investing in schools and students around the world, helping…

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Greg Roth

Greg serves as Opportunity’s Senior Vice President of Philanthropy, managing a national team of fundraisers responsible for…

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Amy Sheridan

Amy Sheridan serves as Chief Financial Officer at Opportunity International, where she oversees global finance functions.

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Timothy Strong

As Head of Agriculture Finance, Tim manages a diverse portfolio of agriculture finance products and services throughout Africa…

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Atul TandonChief Executive Officer
Lydia Baldridge MeierSenior Vice President, Philanthropy Services
Michele BroemmelsiekChief Operating Officer
Camilo GarciaVice President, Strategic Partnerships, Latin America
Simona HaiducManaging Director, Strategic Partnerships
Laura HollisSenior Vice President of Human Resources
Cheryl JereczekChief Philanthropy Officer
Andrew McCuskerHead of Education Finance
Greg RothSenior Vice President of Philanthropy
Amy SheridanChief Financial Officer
Timothy StrongHead of Agriculture Finance

Board of Directors

      • Katéy Assem
        Retired Executive Director, Chicago State University Foundation 
      • Jeff Dykstra
        Venture Partner, Praxis, and Founder & Principal,
        Four Corners Exploration
      • Nicole A. Elam
        President & CEO, National Bankers Association
      • Susan Haigh
        Former President & CEO, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
      • Janelle Muntz Lassonde
        Former banker, UBS, and independent author
      • Jane Nelson
        Former VP, Bank of America
      • Mike Palmer
        Retired President, Winslow Capital Management
      • Dale Patterson, Interim Chair
        President, The Bourton Group
        Former Chair and CEO, Opportunity International Canada
      • Carol Starrett Pelino
        Former Co-Chair, Board of Governors, Opportunity International
      • Atul Tandon
        Chief Executive Officer, Opportunity International
      • Ken Wathome
        Chairman of the Board, NW Realite Ltd., Property One Ltd., Kenya

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