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Woubzena Jifar
Unlocking philanthropic investments to support local giving in Silicon Valley
Woubzena Jifar is a Program Manager in the Executive Office at the Skoll Foundation.1 In her role, she primarily supports the Executive Office and the Alliances team, helping to pursue and execute catalytic opportunities.1
Professional Background
Before joining the Skoll Foundation, Woubzena worked as the Community Investment Manager at Silicon Valley Community Foundation, where she focused on increasing local giving within Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.1 Her career in the non-profit sector has been diverse, spanning from direct service to foundations and higher education. She has worked with organizations such as AmeriCorps, Wikimedia Foundation, and Stanford University.1
Education
Woubzena holds an M.A. in African Studies from UCLA and a B.A. in Anthropology from Stanford University.1
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional life, Woubzena enjoys:
- Cooking Ethiopian food
- Playing volleyball
- Watching Stanford Football
- Improving her woodworking skills
- Knitting and crocheting
- Spending time with friends and family1
Woubzena is well-connected in her field, with over 500 connections on LinkedIn.2 Her LinkedIn profile username is indeed woubzena-jifar, as mentioned in the query.
