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Zanele Sibanda Knight, Interim Director of Programs
Zanele Sibanda Knight, born and raised in Zimbabwe, joined Firelight in October 2005, as Program Officer and Advocacy Coordinator. Prior to joining Firelight Foundation, Zanele spent 18 months in Zimbabwe working with informal community groups to develop income-generating strategies and care for vulnerable children in both rural and urban settings.

In her past professional experience, Zanele has served as Director of Education and Public Policy at Chicago United, a business membership organization, that promotes access to resources for minority groups. Zanele has also worked for the Chicago Public School system and the University of Chicago affiliated Chapin Hall Center for Children. Zanele received her B.A. from Grinnell College and has undertaken graduate studies in social policy at the University of Chicago. She will coordinate the Kenya and Zambia portfolios, in addition to implementing Firelight's advocacy initiatives.

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