A4AI is thrilled to welcome two new staff members to our growing team. Learn a bit more about Onica Makwakwa, Africa Regional Coordinator, and Karolle Rabarison, Membership Coordinator, below.

Onica Makwakwa, Africa Regional Coordinator

Onica joined A4AI as our new Africa Regional Coordinator on October 1.  An experienced advocacy, fundraising and management professional with over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector, Onica previously led the Africa initiatives for A4AI member Consumer International. In her new role at A4AI, Onica will work to strengthen A4AI national coalitions and support stakeholder collaborations to advance our shared goal of affordable access across Africa. Follow Onika on Twitter @afrodiva or email her at onica.makwakwa@webfoundation.org.

Karolle Rabarison, Membership Coordinator

A4AI welcomed Karolle Rabarison as its new Membership Coordinator on September 22. Karolle has a background in economics and experience in programme management and communications for civil society organisations in the US and India. As Membership Coordinator, Karolle is in charge of membership engagement and partnerships across all regions. She is based in Washington, DC. Follow Karolle on Twitter @ohkarolle or get in touch at karolle.rabarison@webfoundation.org.

We’re really excited to have them both on board, and hope you’ll join us in giving them a warm welcome to A4AI!