In Africa, we are tackling what we believe are the biggest systemic problems that the humanitarian sector faces – problems including slow and reactive funding, centralized decision making and an aversion to change which means that people affected by crises around Africa do not receive the best help fast enough and needless suffering results. We are re-imagining philanthropy to catalyze organizations driving social justice and building movements across the African continent.

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Contact

Oxford Road, Manchester, M12 9PL, UK.

General inquiry

info@stifund.org

Funding inquiry

stif.africa@gmail.com

Our Management Team

Dr. Robert Elam

President & CEO

  • Dr. Robert Elam is the current President and CEO of Stronger Impact Fund. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Sociology from Durham University and an MBA from The University of Glasgow.

    Robert was recruited by the General Electric and later by Procter & Gamble where over 25 years, he made significant contributions to the cooperation’s growth and reputation.

    Robert joined STIFUND in 2019, in a response to a clear calling he and his wife Jane felt to serve the humanity through the organization. He brings decades of innovative leadership experience, his own personal story of overcoming hardship and a deep faith in Jesus Christ to our Mission.

Apostle Linda Barnett

Chief Financial Officer

As CFO, she champions the organizational core value that the resources at our disposal are a sacred trust from God through donors on behalf of the poor in Africa.

Financial accountability has been a hallmark for Linda throughout her career. She spent 21 years in top Financial Officer roles at Payless Holdings, Sears Canada, Deluxe corporation and Wilson’s Leather.

She overseas investor relations, External Communications, Information Technology, Legal Services and Human Resources. She earned an MBA from Oxford University and Psychology degree from University of Bristol.

 

Pst. Ken Fredrick

Senior Vice President - Human Resources

Pastor Ken is passionate about creating and empowering work environment in which all team members can unleash their unique talents and gifts to fulfill our mission.

His experience lies in FinTech and Commerce enablement. He is part of the SoGal, Renaissance Collective and Emerging Venture Capitalist Association.

He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Advanced Media from Ateneo de Manila University and completed graduate coursework in Human Resources at Benedictine University. Later, he participated in an Executive Education Program at Harvard Business School.

Mr. Nathan Blymire

Senior Vice President - Transformational Engagement

Mr. Nathan leads our Transformational Engagement division which comprises multiple teams including high net worth institutional foundations, corporate and planned giving fundraising.

Transformational engagement seeks to create dynamic partnerships that result in significant investments of time, talent and treasure in order to facilitate impact in the lives of the less fortunate in Africa.

Nathan’s expertise lies in product management, marketing and fundraising. He is a graduate of The London School of Economics and Political Science

Mrs. Laurie Sorrels

Chief Administrator

Laurie leads STIFUND and it’s over 120 staff in enhancing our long standing leadership in all thematic areas of focus. She is the first STIFUND administrator to be a member of the National Social Development Council where she ensures that development programs play a critical role in our response to a range of economic, humanitarian and geopolitical issues.

Her experience lies in Business Strategy. She is a graduate of the University of Birmingham. She is part of the National Black MBA Association, The Consortium, Y Combinator and Endeavor.

Mr. David Lunsford

Deputy Administrator for Policy & Programming.

Mr. David is a member of the BD Partnerships and GTM team for Snowflake Data Marketplace. His expertise lies in Deep – Tech, business development and fundraising. He is part of the Global Shapers, Creative Construction Lab and Next Canada.

He graduated from the University of British Columbia.

Mrs. Kathy Havens

Deputy Administrator – Grants

Kathy is in charge of all grants given to Charity organizations and companies in the African continent.

Her expertise lies in strategy, operations, branding and media. She is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis and Stanford Graduate School of Business.