Development Dynamics

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ADVISORY COUNCIL . THE STEWARDS OF THE HORIZON

Some people help an institution navigate the present. Others help it see further.

Development Dynamics is strengthened by a circle of advisors whose experience spans philanthropy, impact investing, health systems, higher education, social enterprise, humanitarian response, governance, movement building and ecosystem development.

They bring perspectives from across Africa, Europe and North America. Some have built institutions. Some have shaped funding ecosystems. Some have stewarded large portfolios of capital. Some have influenced policy, practice and systems across countries and regions. Together, they help Development Dynamics remain attentive to emerging realities, expanding possibilities and long-term stewardship.

Their role is not to direct the work. Their contribution is to enrich it. They bring perspective. They ask better questions. They help illuminate patterns. They help strengthen judgment. They help ensure that ambition remains grounded in wisdom, responsibility and care.

Each member represents a different window into the future.

CEO - Next Generation Consultants
Reanna Russow
Founding Honorary Chairman - SDG Partnership Platform
Arif Neky
Regional and Multi Country Grants Manager, West and Central Africa - Norwegian Refugee Council
Mame Yacine Diop
Sr. Performance Improvement Specialist - John Hopkins Medicine
Ivan Teri
Programme Coordinator - Impact Investing Institute
Ipsa Agnani
Interim CEO - Dignitas
Steve Kariithi
Executive Director - Blood Water
Nadia Kist
Founder and Chief of Growth & Impact at RESONATE & Co Studio,
Cheryl Jacob

A Circle of Perspective

The Development Dynamics Advisory Council reflects the belief that institutions grow stronger through dialogue, reflection and diverse ways of seeing. Their contribution extends beyond governance. It enriches our thinking. It expands our field of view. It strengthens our stewardship. It sharpens our understanding of the futures we are helping shape. As Development Dynamics enters its next chapter, this circle of counsel remains an important part of how we learn, adapt and grow.