Our team
Meet our team
Fadi Al Qassar (he/him)
Co-Founder & Executive Director
I have come a long way from my native Jordan, and I’ve made a lot of stops along the way. I lead Venture 2 Impact, and spend my days talking to employees and engaged partners from Fortune 500 companies, to onboard them in skills based volunteer programs.
I believe that solving the world’s most complex social, economic, and environmental problems requires the brightest minds and our fullest commitments. I co-founded Venture 2 Impact because I wanted to create an approachable way to educate volunteers about complex problems, allow them to use their natural skills and abilities for good, and convert them into changemakers. I wanted to create an approachable way to educate volunteers about complex problems, allow them to use their natural skills and abilities for good, and convert them into changemakers.
Abby Dooks (she/her)
Program MANAGER
My passion for working in the nonprofit sector stems from my academic background in the areas of Global & International Studies and Political Science. During my studies I was fortunate to have been exposed to international cooperation at the United Nations, Fair Trade initiatives in the Global South and Indigenous Environmental Guardianship through my graduate thesis.
In my role as Program Manager, I champion V2I’s relationship with our nonprofit partners and ensure that the needs of the nonprofit organizations are being met through the Design Thinking Process. I also lead the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning that is used to measure our impact. My goal at V2I is to ensure that our work positively supports the nonprofits who we align ourselves with and that we facilitate a genuine partnership.
Mary Adeyemi (she/her)
Marketing & Communications Specialist
I am proud to be a part of Venture 2 Impact. My main focus has always been to help create positive change and impact. I am passionate about helping to develop sustainable and equitable solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. As an active listener and communicator, I’m glad to collaborate with a team of creative and driven individuals to help promote and drive meaningful impact globally.
As the Marketing and Communications Specialist, I strive to develop innovative solutions to the challenges we face to reach and engage our audience. I am committed to creating compelling content that is concise, informative, and impactful. I believe that thoughtful storytelling has the power to move, educate, and inspire, and I am passionate about creating and sharing stories that will have a lasting impact.
Sofia Veira (she/her)
Logistics Specialist
Hi, I’m Sofia. I’m a proud Colombian and Belizean. Recently I’ve completed my studies in International Business and Relations. From as early as the age of 7, when I first heard about organizations dedicated to helping people, I knew I wanted to be a part of that world. I wished for the job that no one understood but found intriguing.
I have experience working at an NGO focused on creating data-driven decisions for the Venezuelan immigrant population in Colombia. I’m very excited for this new chapter at V2I as Program Coordinator, eager to learn and make a positive impact on countless lives.
Nathaly Romero (she/her)
Program Coordinator
As a program coordinator, my goal is to inspire others and drive meaningful projects. By spotting trends and finding growth opportunities, I focus on creating and managing entrepreneurship programs that benefit people worldwide. Having seen how collaboration and innovation can change lives, I’m committed to empowering micro-entrepreneurs and creating opportunities for a brighter future.
Erika Dowell (she/her)
Finance Manager, Contract
Entrepreneur, Bookkeeper, Accountant, and Signal Operations CEO, Erika Dowell, brings a decade of experience in bookkeeping, and business operations: everything from basic bookkeeping, and payroll, to full-cycle accounting and business coaching.
With a growth mindset & passion for supporting small businesses through their growth cycles – Erika brings cloud-based bookkeeping & accounting to the next level.
