Meet Our
Leaders
the M. Night Shyamalan foundation’s leaders are self-starters who have demonstrated a deep commitment to addressing poverty and inequality in their communities.
Our leaders have been vetted by life, proving that they can persist in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. They demonstrate the qualities of humility and compassion while remaining firm in their vision and refusing to take “no” for an answer. The commitment each of our leaders has made to their communities goes beyond good intentions. Their efforts to tackle issues of poverty and inequality are shaped by research, experience, and collaboration. And they get results.
![Aben Claros Hernández](https://mnsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AbenClarosHernandez-1-240x300.jpg)
Aben Claros Hernández
Honduras
![Alejandro Gac-Artigas](https://mnsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AlejandroGac-Artigas-240x300.jpg)
Alejandro Gac-Artigas
USA
![Bhanuja Sharan Lal](https://mnsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Dr.BhanujaSharanLal-240x300.jpg)
Bhanuja Sharan Lal
India
![Gisore Nyabuti](https://mnsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Gisore-960x642.webp)
Gisore Nyabuti
Kenya
![James Kofi Annan](https://mnsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/JamesKofiAnnan-240x300.jpg)
James Kofi Annan
Ghana
![Joanna Visser Adjoian and Lauren Fine](https://mnsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Lauren-Fine-Joanna-Visser-Adjoian-photo-960x640.jpg)
Joanna Visser Adjoian and Lauren Fine
USA
![Julie-Anne Savarit-Cosenza](https://mnsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Julie-Anne-Savarit-Cosenza-960x1280.jpeg)
Julie-Anne Savarit-Cosenza
Zambia
![Katende Stephen](https://mnsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/stephen-2-960x957.jpeg)
Katende Stephen
East Africa
![Kim Farr](https://mnsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BC9ABABD-42F1-4783-8241-4220D16F6421_1_201_a.jpeg)
Kim Farr
Indonesia
![Kristen Kosinki](https://mnsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/KristinKosinski-240x300.jpg)
Kristen Kosinki
Kenya
![Matthew Kerr and Christopher Thornton](https://mnsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Matt-and-Chris-BTB.jpg)
Matthew Kerr and Christopher Thornton
USA
![Mouaz Moustafa](https://mnsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Mouaz-Moustafa--960x1074.jpeg)
Mouaz Moustafa
Syria
![Ngor Majak Anyieth](https://mnsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Majak.png)
Ngor Majak Anyieth
East Africa
![Paul Dean](https://mnsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PaulDean-240x300.jpg)
Paul Dean
USA
![Peninah Nthenya Musyimi](https://mnsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Peninah-Nthenya-2655-960x683.jpg)
Peninah Nthenya Musyimi
Kenya
![Raymond John](https://mnsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Raymond-John.jpeg)
Raymond John
USA
![Sam Lucas](https://mnsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/sam-960x540.jpeg)
Sam Lucas
Madagascar
![Sam Singh](https://mnsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SamSingh-240x300.jpg)
Sam Singh
India
![Tim Pare](https://mnsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tim-960x721.jpeg)
Tim Pare
Sri Lanka
![Tina Soesianto](https://mnsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Tina-960x743.jpeg)
Tina Soesianto
Madagascar
![Umra Omar](https://mnsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Umra-Omar.jpeg)
Umra Omar
Kenya
![Usha Narayna](https://mnsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/UshaNarayne-240x300.jpg)
Usha Narayna
India
![Valentino Achak Deng](https://mnsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ValentinoAchakDeng-240x300.jpg)
Valentino Achak Deng
South Sudan