Hear about how the LEAH Foundation enables women and girls in Africa to overcome captivity, violence, and trauma through empowerment and advocacy. Founded in response to the kidnapping of Leah Sharibu, the LEAH Foundation carries a mission to restore dignity and freedom to vulnerable women and girls.
Discover how LEAH's key programs—like the Sandy Helpers agricultural empowerment initiative, lifesaving cookstoves distribution, scholarships and small business grants, and livestock support—are transforming lives. Learn practical lessons on resilience and leadership during crisis that can be applied by Project Managers and professionals navigating challenging circumstances.
Kyle has worked for over twenty-five years in relief and development and community development with various agencies: Food for the Hungry, Christian Reformed World Relief Committee, Sports Friends and the Leah Foundation.
Serving in West Africa (i.e. Nigeria, Niger, Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Senegal and Ghana) he has led various projects that included: Research & Report, Widow & Orphan Care, Sports Development, Microfinance, Literacy and Health. He also has coordinated projects for Internally Displaced Peoples (IDPs) and advocates for religious freedom and human rights. Kyle has also used his experience in GIS mapping and data analysis to examine a range of issues.
He's served as a Consular Warden for the US Embassy in Nigeria, as well on various committees in Nigeria (both government and NGO), but also as a board member and panel delegate for micro-finance, relief and development projects. Over 25 years of experience in the international non-profit and non-governmental organization sector implementing programs through identifying and developing methods of serving target populations.
Kyle attended the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee for his undergraduate degree and Grand Rapids Theological Seminary for his graduate degree. As a result of his pioneering work in using sports as a tool for peace in Nigeria, he was invited to participate in the Yale University Summer Peace Fellowship in 2011.
Virtual, via Zoom - Zoom meeting link will be included in registration confirmation e-mail.
Free for PMI Westchester Chapter members and non-members
Pre-registration is required; registration closes Thursday, 18 Sep 2025 at 11:59 p.m.