Steven S. Tamba, Jr.

Executive Director

Education background:

Political Science/Pre Law at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Favorite Quote:

"You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore." By Christopher Columbus

When you give a young person the power to dream big and believe in him or herself, they can accomplish things beyond imaginations; education is the path way to these dreams and self empowerment.

Fun Fact:

I enjoy sleeping on my face, Can't help..lol

 

Girish Jammu

Vice President & Director of Technology

Education background:

Computer Science with Minors in Business, Information Technology and Math at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Favorite Quote:

"You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something -- your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life."  - Steve Jobs

 

Fun Fact:

I love to paint, and enjoy going to art exhibitions.

Michelle Wright

programs director & Editor

Education background :

BA in Literature/African American Studies at the University of Rode Island.
Working on MFA at Queens University in Charlotte.

Favorite Quote :

"Mean what you say, and say what you mean"

I was inspired by Education for Liberia, because it is students working on behalf of other students.

Fun Fact

The only cake I eat is Cheesecake!!!!!ummmmmmm

Meshach Peal

Director of partnership

Education background:

Major in Biology/Pre Med at Central Piedmont Community College

 

Favorite Quote:

"Be not afraid of going slowly; be only afraid of standing still" by Chinese proverb

Fun Fact:

I love playing music.

Kanree Wright

director of community Engagement

Education background:

Media Arts entertainment-Broadcast major at Elon University

Favorite Quote:

If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.-maya Angelou

I am inspired to be a part of this organization because I believe you're never too young to make a
difference in someone else's life.

Fun Fact:

I'm double jointed in my arms...you don't want to see what I can do!

Loraine Roberts

finance director

Education background:

Psychology and a minor in Biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Favorite Quote:

"Treat others the way you would like to be treated"

The quote, "A mind is a terrible thing to waste" and the fact that I am passionate about
education, children, and Liberia is what propelled me to join Education for Liberia

Fun Fact:

I love to cook and eat as well. My favorite soup is tobogee (notice is #1)