In addition to our Board of Directors, Mali Rising is guided by input and advice from a diverse group of experts known as our Council of Advisors.

These volunteers bring one or more specific area of expertise to the table for a two-year-term. They respond to questions, review program plans, and provide feedback on progress. We thank them for generously sharing their expertise with Mali Rising and the children of Mali.

Krystal Burnett
Areas of expertise: Mali village life, working in Mali

Moses Cissoko
Areas of expertise: Mali culture and people

Ibrahima Kodio
Areas of expertise: Mali culture and people, education in Mali

Marie Poudiougou
Areas of expertise: Mali culture and people

Djiba Soumaoro
Areas of expertise: Mali culture and people

Ollie Wilder
Areas of expertise: NGOs, working in Mali

Julie Winfree
Areas of expertise: Education

We are actively searching for candidates in areas of expertise such as communications, education (especially monitoring and evaluation), fundraising, NGO management/finance, social media strategy, and strategies for empowering girls to stay in school and succeed. If you have skills to share in these or other areas, please contact Merritt.