Rebecca | Educator, Entrepreneur, Explorer

Hailing from Northern California, Rebecca has lived and worked in Chile, South Africa, India, and Kenya. She dreams of a world in which ALL people have the knowledge, skills, and community they need to thrive in! She co-founded Metis, a non-profit in Kenya to transform education through local leadership and innovation. To date, Metis has supported 63 education leaders to impact 1.3 million learners. She loves learning and connecting with others not only through education, but also through outdoor exploration, hosting monthly open mic nights, and photography.

My life's aim is to connect people to their power, purpose, and joy! I do this through my work at Metis, a nonprofit I founded to support local innovation and leadership in education. I also do this through coaching, facilitation, and photography!

Fitness mantra: You can do hard things!

A book you read in 2020, that you recommend: Untamed by Glennon Doyle

Lesson I'm learning from the pandemic: Follow your joy! The pursuit of a more just and beautiful world is a marathon and not a sprint, so follow what also makes you come alive!