We One Action Network (WOAN) has a talented team of Board of Directors and Advisors built to succeed in any environment. Our team has the character and mindset for the betterment of others. It is truly an honor to have such an incredible team of leaders that have a passion for people and for doing things the right way.
Between their jobs, hobbies, and supporting their families; volunteer time is made to assure WOAN’s mission, vision, and goals are met. We encourage you to read their remarkable bio’s to understand more about our team. Their bios will offer a glimpse into their education, relatable experience, and how WOAN is connecting them to their passion for helping others.
Advisory Board
Florence Otieno
Program Coordinator
Nairobi | Kenya
Florence arrives at We One Action Network (WOAN) with extensive knowledge and experience with the intricacies of managing Kenya-based initiatives at the Community Based Organization (CBO) level. She is a nurturist who understands the duality between social environments and how those environments adversely impact Kenyan youth, especially young girls.
Florence is a Board Member of Angels of Hope Special Children’s Center. She previously led efforts in youth-based training, projects, and programs with CBO Box Girls-Kenya for 8 years. There, she worked in various roles ranging from Program Manager and Project Officer to Program Coordinator. She also co-founded Green Dada Organization in 2019 which creates a safe environment where girls and young women can reach their full potential.
These roles and opportunities have strengthened her ability to manage a variety of initiatives focused on education, livelihoods, sexual reproductive health, youth leadership, and community development. Her educational background consists of:
- BS Degree in Environmental Health from Kenyatta University.
- Diploma in Community Health from Jaramogi Oginga University.
- Certificate in Reproductive Health Justice (Africa) from Afya-na-Haki Organization.
- Certificate in HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness with Lets Stop Aids Organization.
- Certification as a Human Rights Defender under the East Africa Human Rights Program.
- Certificate of Secondary Education from Sega Girls Secondary School.
Pamela Fann
Board Member
Atlanta | Georgia
As We One Action Network (WOAN) continues to evolve and maneuver, we are thrilled to have Pam join our Board of Advisors. She has served on The Coca-Cola Company’s diversity board for more than 7 years and she currently serves as the diversity advisor for the BECC conference. She is also a member of the advisory board for Women of EV’s and Diversity Executive Leadership Academy. In addition:
- Award-winning diversity specialist, and speaker, and the Founder & CEO of Integrated Solutions.
- Owner & Principal of Impact Energy, a minority women-owned energy services company that helps organizations build strategies.
- The Co-Executive Director of Maa Eagles Foundation which supports vulnerable girls from Tanzanian Maasai tribes with educational opportunities.
Pam has a degree in Marketing, a certification in Human Resource Management, and is a Certified Cultural Diversity Professional and Trainer. She holds a certification in Understanding Diversity and Inclusion from Perdue University. She also is a lead author for the Energy Equity Project, and served as an SME for Drawdown Georgia, RCE Atlanta Advancing Justice for All, and Community of Practice Committees.
Mike Roberts
Board Member
Charlotte | North Carolina
It is with tremendous pleasure and excitement to welcome Mike to the We One Action Network (WOAN) Advisory Board. Mike has been a loyal friend and dedicated supporter of WOAN since 2019. His joy has been seeing how far WOAN has progressed and wanting to be more involved on the front end of our work.
Mike has extensive experience in business management which leads to connecting people to services that make sense. He has held various leadership positions with top corporations that include IBM, Bank of America, and Duke Energy, and is currently the Principal Consultant for Black & Veatch. Mike obtained a BSBA in Management Information and MS in Business Administration from Mississippi State University.
Hannah Lineberger
Board Member
Raleigh | North Carolina
The mission of We One Action Network (WOAN) is to build a better future for vulnerable and disadvantaged children. This can only be accomplished through successful methods and best practices but with a keen eye for viable solutions.
It is with great pleasure to welcome Hannah to our Board of Advisors. Hannah is a creative storyteller and professional communicator with experience in grant writing and cross-cultural communications. She also has a vast knowledge of developing and implementing marketing and communication strategies for international nonprofits.
Hannah has worked with organizations including CFK Africa, RTI International, Habitat for Humanity, and has studied abroad in Peru and Spain. Hannah received bachelor’s degrees in Communication, Spanish, and International Studies from North Carolina State University. She is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Board of Directors
Prasad Challagundla
Treasurer
Waxhaw | North Carolina
Prasad began his engagement with We One Action Network (WOAN) in 2019 as a donor but felt compelled to do more. Prasad is a firm believer that quality education is essential for growth and opportunity. We are ecstatic to welcome Prasad as a member of our Board of Directors.
Prasad holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Computer Science & Engineering from SRI Venkateswara University in Tirupati, India. Prasad is a systems developer and architect with Siritek Inc. He is also an astute real estate investor and property manager.
Julie Poynter
Secretary
Greenwood | Indiana
Julie began her involvement with We One Action Network (WOAN) in 2020 after listening to amazing stories of WOANs efforts in Kenya to help vulnerable children. She was immediately intrigued and wanted to get involved. Julie was offered the opportunity to serve as WOAN Consultant (USA) to help reimagine our focus in Kenya by offering insight into potential risks. We are grateful that Julie will continue to expand her role as a member of our Board of Directors.
Julie is a registered Project Management Professional (PMP). She attained a BS degree in Secondary Education from Indiana State University. After several years of teaching and mentoring in the Indiana public school system, she transitioned to Resource and Project Management. Julie is currently a Project Manager and Business Consultant with Primera Engineers, Inc.
Future Consideration
Executive Director
Somewhere | USA
Travis L. Rudd
Founder & President
Stanley | North Carolina
Kibera (Nairobi, Kenya) has been regarded as the largest informal settlement (e.g., slum) in Africa. This reality moved Travis into action in 2017 during his first visit to Kibera. Combined with his passion for helping others and doing things the right way; this ultimately initiated the start of We One Action Network (WOAN).
However, he quickly realized there were cultural differences that made achieving goals a challenge within the framework of the Kenyan and American cultures. This led Travis to build strong alliances with grassroot organizations to help fill a void with inequalities in all aspects of educating vulnerable youth.
Travis attended Saint Augustine’s University majoring in African-American History before earning a AAS Degree in Industrial Systems Technology from Alamance Community College. He has also earned a PDU Certificate of Completion from the Project Management Academy and a certification in Organizational Leadership from Belmont Abbey College. His current position is in Business Process Management with Duke Energy Corporation.
We One Action Network is committed to helping vulnerable and disadvantaged students and educators in Kenya.
