Christina Sass

Christina Sass is a prominent figure in the tech and education sectors, best known for her role as the Co-Founder of Andela, a global company that specializes in engineering-as-a-service.1 She currently serves as the Chair of the Andela Advisory Council, a position she has held since July 2019.2

Career Highlights

Andela: Christina co-founded Andela in 2014, where she initially served as COO and later as President until November 2022.2 Andela's core function is to help companies build high-performing engineering teams by investing in Africa's most talented software developers.2 Under her leadership, Andela has selected the top 0.7% of over 150,000 applicants from across the African continent.2

Other Roles: In addition to her work with Andela, Christina has an impressive array of professional engagements:

• Life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations since June 20182
• Advisory Council Member for the NYU Stern School of Business Center for Business and Human Rights since April 20152
• Board member of the non-profit Global Give Back Circle1
• Education topic expert for the Clinton Global Initiative University annual meeting1

Background and Education

Christina has a diverse background in education and employment programs, having worked in China, Gaza, the West Bank, Kenya, and Nigeria.1 Prior to co-founding Andela, she:

• Directed the Program department of the Clinton Global Initiative
• Advised the President and CEO of The MasterCard Foundation, a $9B global foundation focusing on education and financial inclusion for youth in Africa1

Her educational background includes:

• BA in Ancient Philosophy from the University of Georgia
• MA in International Law and Diplomacy from The Fletcher School at Tufts University1

Christina Sass's work has been recognized by various media outlets, including Forbes, CNN, The New Yorker, NBC, and WIRED.1 Her expertise in tech education and her efforts to bridge the global talent gap have made her a respected figure in the industry.