Announcing New Groundswell Fund Board Members!
One of our big goals for 2024 has been to strengthen both the Groundswell Fund and Groundswell Action Fund Boards. Over the past few months, we’ve been working with Do Good Connections to recruit new board members.
We’re excited to share that we’ve officially elected an amazing group of new board members who will begin their terms in January 2025!
Additionally, Groundswell Action Fund Board also elected to move Nsé Ufot from C3 board to C4 board and appointed her as interim Board Chair.
These individuals bring a wealth of expertise and valuable connections to help advance our mission. We’re excited about the fresh perspectives these new members will bring to both boards.
Amber Banks
Dr. Amber Banks is the Vice President of Programs at Decolonizing Wealth Project, where she leads the Liberated Capital funds and healing programs.
With over two decades of experience as an educator, researcher, coach, and organizer, she previously founded the Center for Trust and Transformation.
Dr. Banks holds a degree in Journalism from Boston University and a Ph.D. in Education Leadership from the University of Washington. She is a Healing Centered Coach and a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy, as well as a fellow at the Pahara Institute and Mosaic Changemakers.
Bipasha Ray
Bipasha Ray, a program and strategy consultant, is a seasoned expert with nearly 20 years of experience in political philanthropy, human rights, and policy research.
Bipasha specializes in leadership development and organizational sustainability and supports feminist and intersectional activism globally.
Previously, she held leadership roles at Open Society Foundations and Panorama Global, working with funders such as Mama Cash and Amplify Fund. Bipasha holds degrees from Queens University Belfast and North Dakota State University and brings a strengths-based, intersectional feminist lens to her work.
Kheira Issaoui-Mansouri
Kheira Issaoui-Mansouri is a philanthropic advisor, facilitator, and advocate for racial and economic justice.
As the founder and managing director of Najam Consulting, she supports organizations across sectors like gender justice, environmental justice, and democracy.
With over 15 years of experience, Kheira has held key roles at Arabella Advisors and the Irving Harris Foundation. She holds an MA in political science from the University of Montreal and a BA in economics from Laval University.
When not supporting clients and volunteering, she enjoys watching stand-up comedy, eating carbs in all their variations, and having impromptu existential conversations.
Inga Skippings
Inga Skippings, strategic communications and organizational change leader, is a consultant and facilitator who partners with non-profit organizations and foundations to help them lead with their values and tell compelling, authentic stories.
Inga was the first Black woman chief of staff at Service Employees International Union (SEIU), where she was responsible for aligning the union’s strategic program and resources.
A former Emmy-nominated journalist, Inga’s work is driven by her experience as an immigrant from The Bahamas. She serves on the advisory board of Cornell University’s Global Labor Institute.