Alexandra Spieldoch has years of experience working on economic policy reform, food security and sustainable development. She is a lead advisor on gender and food security with the Institute of Development Studies at the University of Sussex. From 2010-2011, she coordinated the Network of Women Leaders in Agriculture (NWLA) with Women Organizing for Change in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management (WOCAN). From 2006-2009, Ms. Spieldoch directed the Trade and Global Governance Program at the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP). Before moving to Minnesota, she was co-director of the international trade project at the Center of Concern based in Washington, DC. She has published numerous articles on food security, agricultural development, land, human rights and economic policy, and has worked closely with leaders of farmers’ associations, policy analysts and development experts. She studied at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina as well as the University of Caen in Normandy, France. She received a certificate in business from the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Rouen. Ms. Spieldoch received an M.A. in International Policy from the Monterey Institute of International Studies. Her B.A. is from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri with a major in French literature.
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Bert is a Canadian by birth, a graduate metallurgical engineer by education, a professional executive by training and is now committed to CTI's mission of fighting hunger and poverty. Bert brings over forty years of pragmatic problem solving in the international steel industry to his current role as Vice President of Operations. Bert has served on numerous boards and committees of non-profit and for-profit organizations. Bert is responsible for all external contacts with our vendors, partners and associates, as well as the distribution channels for our devices.
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Brigette’s involvement in CTI dates back to 2002, when her interest in international development led her to serve as a volunteer with the organization. Brigette joined the staff to oversee duties related to technology development, production, and training. She has B.A. degrees in Biology and Sociology from Bethel University, and an M.A. from Saint Cloud State University in Sustainable Development. Prior to joining CTI, Brigette worked as a community organizer, manufacturing worker, and receptionist.
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Since joining CTI in 2009, Meghan has managed communications, media relations and social media for the organization. Prior to working at CTI, Meghan's passion for international development and human rights led her to serve as Communications Intern at the Center for Victims of Torture. Meghan has a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Michigan State University.
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Mounir has spent the past 20 years working as a Mechanical Design Engineer in Minnesota and Tunisia. Mounir initially joined CTI as a volunteer where he had the opportunity to use his passion for developing new technologies to benefit impoverished communities. Mounir is fluent in English, French and, Arabic, and is originally from Tunisia, where he received his Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National Engineering School of Monastir.
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Nancy comes to CTI with many years of development experience, most recently at Kinship of Greater Minneapolis and Feed My Starving Children. She has been an active volunteer for over 40 years and is passionate about helping organizations meet the basic needs of children and the vulnerable, both locally and in developing countries. Nancy works on developing and strengthening CTI’s relationships with churches and civic organizations along with helping to expand our individual donor base and assisting with special events.
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Seana graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BS degree in Elementary Education Foundations. She has worked with World Citizen as an Administrative Assistant and has a long history of volunteerism with The Jeremiah Program, Children’s Home Society and Family Services, and Dowling Urban Environmental School. She brings her passion about the mission of Compatible Technology International and a commitment to providing high quality assistance to the staff, board and volunteers.
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