Welcome to the Chicago chapter of Young Ambassadors for Opportunity, a supporter of Opportunity International.

We are a group of passionate, globally-minded young professionals. Our goals are to raise awareness about microfinance as a means of sustainably alleviating poverty and support the creation of bank in Tanzania.

We hope you will join us at one of our many events in Chicago and help shape future events that interest you. To connect with us further, please join this group’s email list or visit our Facebook group.

Leadership

Sara Freer—Co-Chair
Ashley Luse—Co-Chair
Neal Drumm—Vice Chair
Kristen Doyle—Strategic Advisor
Jon Kubricht—Strategic Advisor
Amanda Britt—Strategic Advisor
Dave Fortosis—Community Engagement Lead
Kim Cozza—Education and Empowerment Lead
Olivia Dunn—Outreach Lead
Rohit Dhake–Major Events Lead

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Jan102013

Cracking the Code on Food Security: YAO Leader Samantha Snabes Uses Technology to End Hunger

“The Opportunity International Conference changed my life,” says Young Ambassador Samantha Snabes. The fall 2011 conference, says the NASA “social entrepreneur in residence,” was the moment when she became inspired to take action to do her part to end global poverty. Shortly thereafter, she became part of Young Ambassadors for Opportunity (YAO) and is currently working…

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