We’re a group of passionate, globally-minded young professionals and entrepreneurs who have come together to raise awareness about the worldwide impact of Opportunity International’s microfinance work through educational and social events in the San Diego area. We’ll be planning lots of activities in the coming year–happy hours, BBQ’s, forums with international speakers, and much more.

So come join us, make new friends, and learn how Opportunity International alleviates global poverty through the sustainable and innovative solution of microfinance. Become a Young Ambassador and discover the many ways you can use your talents to change the world!

Connect with us at SanDiegoYAO@gmail.com and on Facebook.

Leadership

Mari Gottlieb—Co-Chair
Andrea Vaz Atunes—Co-Chair
Jessica Guttenberg—Secretary
Darshana Benhur—Treasurer
Mike Klein—Education Chair
Ariel Anderson—Media Co-Chair
Michael Gottlieb—Media Co-Chair
Amanda Perez—Membership Chair
Tiffany Rivera—Events Chair
Renee Herrell—Fundraising Chair

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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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