Joyce Adolwa
Nonprofit and philanthropic leader, who delivers change by evolving strategy and adjusting business models to realize impact in different contexts.
- Role
- Associate Vice President, Department of Education and Child Protection at Save the Children US
- Location
- Washington, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Joyce Adolwa
Joyce Adolwa is dynamic leader in international development and humanitarian response. She is a mentor and coach on executive leadership, and youth leadership. She is a passionate advocate for children\'s rights to education and protection. Joyce has decades of experience in philanthropy, strategic and transformative change leadership, matrix leadership and leading global teams while delivering impact at scale.
Experience
Associate Vice President, Department of Education and Child Protection
Jun 2019 — Present · US
As an Executive at Save the Children, I lead a team of highly skilled, passionate and dedicated professionals in advancing innovative solutions for the empowerment and protection of the most marginalized children. Developing and implementing evidence based and community driven quality initiatives, strong partnerships and serving as a key influencer for the promotion of equitable, quality and relevant education, while ensuring that children everywhere are protected and that they feel safe to grow, engage and pursue their full potential at every stage of life.Leading the implementation of a portfolio of over $700m covering programs in 56 countries: Early childhood development Basic education School health and nutrition Girls’ education Children without appropriate care Preventing harmful labor Children affected by violence and trafficking
Education
Emory University
MPH, Prevention Science (Public Health)
2003 — 2006
Egerton University
BA, Sociology, English Literature
1992 — 1996
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