Board of Directors

Strategic vision

Our Board Members come from a wide range of backgrounds, including business, agriculture, academia and the private sector. They create the organization’s strategic vision, establishing Heifer as a partner with locals on the ground. Team members across the globe implement the Board’s values and policies and, in turn, build inclusive economies that empower millions.

At least one director resides in each of the international program areas where Heifer carries out its work. All directors are independent voting members, as defined in IRS Form 990.

1. Esther Cohen, Chair, Faith Based Director since 2013
2. Tom Hadfield, North America, At-Large Director since 2016
3. Randi Hedin, At-Large Director since 2017
4. Ramesh Singh, Asia, At-Large Director since 2019
5. Mary Renwick, At-Large Director since 2020
6. Marianella Baez Jost, At-Large Director since 2022
7. Nomsa Daniels, Africa, At-Large Director since 2022
8. Daron Joffe, At-Large Director since 2022
9. Nathan Hosler, Faith Based Church of the Brethren Director since 2020
10. Alberto Irezabal Vilaclara, Vice Chair, Americas, At-Large Director since 2021
11. Patricia Kisare, Faith Based At-Large Director since 2021
12. Smriti Canakapalli, At-Large Director since 2023
13. Brandi DeCarli, At-Large Director since 2023
14. Alloysius Attah, At-Large Director since 2024
15. Elizabeth Bawden, Appointed Director since 2024
16. Philip Li, At-Large Director since 2024
17. Amsale Mengistu, At-Large Director since 2026

Stephanie Buckley, Non-voting liaison representing Heifer Foundation since 2025