Lea Werbel at Microbrews and Microfinance–August 5th

Although we probably all have some canned answer about what motivates us to work in/volunteer for/donate to microfinance, I know that one of the motivations is the incredible people who are involved. On August 5th, at our next microfinance and microbrews events, we get to hear from one of those amazing people.

A Program Officer at Grameen Foundation’s Technology Center, Lea Werbel oversees the Village Phone Assistance Center website, conducts outreach to microfinance institutions interested in Village Phone, and has logged many hours working to create a multiday training designed for organizations working to implement their own Village Phone programs. Prior to joining Grameen last June, Lea was a full-time masters student at the University of Washington focused on the intersection of communication and international development. Before coming to Seattle, she worked in both media outreach and fundraising at two large non-profits in New York City. During breaks between jobs she has lived in London, conducted research in Zambia, and volunteered at a community radio station in Ghana.