We are pleased to announce the addition of two new members to IDP Foundation, Inc. - Desiree Acholla and Ciara McDonnell!

Desiree joins IDP Foundation as the Program Associate for the IDP Rising Schools Program, where she will serve as the lead researcher and thought-partner for program-related initiatives and support the Executive Director in developing and managing projects that add quality components to the IDP Rising Schools Program. She will also provide communications support for partners.

Desiree recently graduated from the Erasmus+ program with a joint Master in Education Policies for Global Development. She has over ten years of cross-cultural experience in advocacy and education administration, with hands-on experience working in a low-fee private school in Burundi.

Ciara joins us as the Administrative and Communications Associate where she will manage day-to-day office projects for the foundation and assist in overall communications activities.

Ciara graduated from Loyola University - Chicago with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. Originally from Chicago, Ciara moved to Washington D.C. upon graduating and completed a year of service with City Year.

Please help us welcome Desiree and Ciara!