Mary is a businesswoman and farmer living in Malawi, building a better future for herself and her family with the help of Opportunity International.
Felicia is a farmer in Rwanda. With access to a loan and training, she was able to invest in her farm and become an independent earner in her household.
Leila lives in a remote village in northern Ghana. A loan and training has transformed her farm.
Caroline owns a popular fruit and vegetable stall in Kampala. She is the sole carer to her four grandchildren.
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Connie is responsible for global human resources and people strategy, planning, staffing, talent management and succession processes, as well as compensation and benefits, employee relations and leadership development and training. Prior to joining Opportunity in 2001, she was vice president of human resources at GE Capital Aviation Services in Shannon, Ireland, where she provided human resource leadership and services for managers and employees throughout Europe and Asia. Before moving to Ireland, Connie worked for GE Capital Railcar Services as the director of organization and staffing and as the manager of pensions and compensation, with responsibility for all of North America. She also served as manager of training and development. Prior to joining GE Capital, Connie worked for the Administrative Management Group as consultant/account manager for a variety of employee benefit programs. Connie graduated from Governors State University in University Park, Ill., with a B.A. in business and personnel management.
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