Our Team

Global Fund for Women is made up of a diverse team of dedicated individuals. Our staff, board members, and advisors are based around the world.

Board of Directors

PeiYao Chen

President & CEO

Caroline Barlerin

Board Co-chair

Dayna Ash

Board Co-chair

Theresa Preston-Werner

Secretary and Chair of Development Committee

Lulú Barrera

Chair of Program Committee

Kate Onyejekwe

Chair of Finance Committee

Mekala Krishnan

Chair of the Audit Committee

Anu Menon
Anu Menon

Chair of the Governance Committee

Executive Team

PeiYao Chen

President & CEO

Pradeepa Jeeva

VP, Brand and Communications

Craig Sarsony

Senior VP, Global Operations

Abby Smardon

VP, Development and Co-lead, Global Partnerships

Regina Tamés

VP, Programs & Co-lead, Global Partnerships

Jillian Becerra

VP of People & Culture

Jennifer Mulch

VP, Finance & Accounting

Global Fund for Women Spokespeople

Our expert spokespeople are available to speak on topics including the power of social movements, the latest issues in global gender justice and how to transform power and privilege for a few into equity and equality for all. Please reach out if you are interested in having a Global Fund for Women speaker at an upcoming event.