An analysis of partnership insights from leaders across global education and philanthropy Over the past months, I've had the privilege of speaking with 17 female leaders in education and philanthropy for the PurposePhil Pulse series. From emergency contexts in Syria to global networks spanning 60+ countries, from foundations in Switzerland to grassroots organizations in Pakistan, these conversatio
In this deeply reflective conversation, Nangamso Mtsatse , currently the Global Head of Foundational Learning at Teach For All , shares a personal and powerful journey through South Africa’s education system. From long commutes across apartheid-era divides to becoming a national leader in literacy reform, her story is one of persistence, identity, and conviction. We explore the formative experienc
In this edition of PurposePhil Pulse on female leadership in education and philanthropy, I’m honored to share my recent conversation with Maria Qureshi , whose journey from a classroom in a public school in Pakistan to leading multi-stakeholder education strategies for Syria exemplifies both courage and clarity of purpose. Maria brings a rare blend of ground-level experience and global systems exp
In today’s PurposePhil Pulse edition on female leaders in education and philanthropy, I am delighted to share my recent exchange with Dr. Randa (Grob) Zakhary , Founder and CEO of Education.org . Randa’s career spans medicine, neuroscience, consulting, philanthropy, and global education leadership. What struck me in our conversation is how she weaves those diverse experiences into a clear vision:
I am excited to share in today’s Female Leaders in education and philanthropy edition of the PurposePhil Pulse the exchange I’ve recently had with Ellie Bertani , the founding CEO of the GitLab Foundation . With a background that spans global health philanthropy, executive roles in the private sector, and a deep focus on economic mobility, Ellie brings a systems-oriented, practical, and refreshing
In this edition of PurposePhil Pulse: Female Leaders in Education & Philanthropy , I had the privilege of sitting down with Camila Pereira , the newly appointed CEO of Global School Leaders . Camila’s journey into education has been anything but linear, starting as a political journalist, growing through 14 years at the Lemann Foundation in Brazil, and just recently having stepped into a role
In this PurposePhil Pulse conversation, Kat Pattillo shares with Nora Marketos hard-won lessons from education reform across the Global South—from immersive government partnerships and her EdWell newsletter to building coalitions and writing The Systems Change Playbook.
Dalberg Partner Dayoung Lee shares with Nora Marketos insights on scaling impact in global education—from AI and outcomes-based finance to her leadership journey across four countries. Discover how she embeds innovation in public systems while staying grounded in human-centered change.
In this PurposePhil Pulse interview, Nora Marketos speaks with KARM Co-Founder Radhika Bharat Ram on building trust, mentoring young women, and reimagining education as a pathway to systemic change. A powerful conversation on voice, values, and shifting norms from the inside out.
Global education leader Romana Shaikh joins Nora Marketos to explore how justice, identity, and inner work can transform education systems. From community-rooted school models to her book Weaving Wholeness, this dialogue reimagines leadership as a practice of healing.
Petra Heusser discusses the evolving landscape of Education in Emergencies, the need for integrated responses, and the power of partnerships to protect learning in crisis.
In my exchange with Aashti, we dive into pivotal moments that led her to work on education from different angles, and how important it is to create meaningful learning opportunities among education organisations worldwide. She shares about key partnership principles and leadership traits that make her an important voice in the global education sector.
Amy Bellinger shares her career in consulting, Ark Schools and at the Learning Generation Initiative, what it means to work on systemic approaches in education. She also delves into leadership aspects from her perspective as a working mother.
In an era defined by complex challenges and interconnected systems, partnerships involving multiple stakeholders and sectors have become a vital mechanism for achieving systemic change, particularly in philanthropy and education. While frameworks, tools, and organizational strategies often take center stage in public and informal discussions about partnership building, the real engine of sustainab
Discover career insights from a senior Jacobs Foundation leader on evidence-based education, cross-sector partnerships, and navigating leadership as a woman in philanthropy.
