TEAMUP - Key Persons

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• Member of the Board
• Member of the Leadership Team
• Secretary

Job Titles:

• Member of the Leadership Team
• Program Director
• Program Director: Courses and Training

Cathy Jung is an experienced computer programming educator specializing in software engineering and Daml, a Haskell-based smart contract language for blockchain development. She is currently a Senior Technical Curriculum Developer at Digital Asset and has previously served as a Lead Full Stack Engineering Instructor at App Academy. Prior to these roles, Cathy performed as a Lead Curriculum Designer at ByteDance, where she formulated curricula for GoGoKid, a language learning platform. Cathy's lifelong passion for education and language, both natural and computer-based, drives her deep commitment to sharing her enthusiasm with others by creating impactful and innovative educational solutions. She holds a B.S. in Foreign Language Education from New York University and an M.S. in Applied Linguistics from Peking University.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Leadership Team
• Brand Strategy and Advertising Lead

Job Titles:

• Chairman
• Founder
• Member of the Board
• Member of the Leadership Team

Job Titles:

• Member of the Board
• Member of the Leadership Team
• Chief Program Officer / Research Assistant Professor, Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington
• Professor at the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance

Didier Alia is a Research Assistant Professor at the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance at the University of Washington. Dr. Alia is an agricultural economist with a broad research interest and expertise in international development with a focus on agricultural technology adoption, agricultural transformation, climate risks and adaptation. His research leverage household surveys and innovative data sources to explore and assess the effectiveness of various mechanisms or policies intended to increase farmers' investment in modern inputs that lead to improved crop productivity in Africa. Other aspects of his recent research relate to trade and developing countries' access to global markets, and food safety and food regulation in the global food value chain. His research has gender and inclusion lenses and often covers issues related to urbanization, education, health, and trade and their implications for rural development in Africa. Dr. Alia received his Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Kentucky in 2017. He received a MSc in Statistics and Economics from the Sub-Regional Institute of Statistics and Applied Economics (Cameroon) in 2009 and a MSc in Mathematics from the University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin) in 2006. Prior to graduate school, Didier worked as an economist-statistician at the AfricaRice center in Cotonou, Benin.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Leadership Team
• Marketing Strategist

Job Titles:

• Member of the Leadership Team
• Director of Development and Fundraising

I'm thrilled to be part of Teamup and to work with leading experts to advance our mission. I have been fortunate to work in the nonprofit industry for more than 16 years, advocating for under-resourced communities and leading omnichannel fundraising and marketing strategies and initiatives. My inspiration and drive are renewed by the kids and families whose lives, impact, and gratitude are at the heart of storytelling, giving, and transformational change.

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• Member of the Board
• Member of the Leadership Team
• Treasurer
• Chief Operating Officer / Engineering Manager at Walmart Regional Distribution Centers
• Engineer and Manager at Walmart Regional Distribution Centers

Marie-Paule is an engineer and manager at Walmart Regional Distribution Centers, where she leads a team of engineers and professionals. She has an M.S. degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of North Texas (UNT) and a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry. Prior to that, she worked as a quality engineer for FedEx and other companies. She is a champion in Lean Six Sigma, quality control, process and continuous improvement. She spearheaded the strategic management of multiple quality and process improvement projects, resulting in tangible improvements in customers' loyalty, relationship building, and significant market share expansion. She coached and mentored new engineers in the workforce on root cause analysis, data analytics, and corrective and preventive actions. Her commitment to skill development has cultivated a culture of problem-solving and quality excellence within her team. She managed and led groundbreaking projects with high dollar value, showing her ability to take on and successfully deliver on complex engineering projects. She is currently active in community outreach in her home country to enhance healthcare and education for children. She participates in charity programs, especially for young mothers and children. She is passionate about reading, learning new technologies, baking, and cooking. She loves sharing ideas and best practices.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Leadership Team
• Program Director
• Program Director: Apps for Good / Board Member

I'm Steven Asher, a seasoned professional in software engineering. Over the course of my career, I have led the execution and delivery of systems in the domains of SaaS products, e-commerce, quantum computing, ultra-large scale data storage, virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence. My journey with computer programming began in childhood and has profoundly shaped my life. For me, crafting software systems has always been a medium for creative expression, a way of building without needing physical materials. This childhood passion has evolved into a rewarding career. Looking ahead to the chance of contributing to STEM education, I am excited about the potential to inspire young minds and make a positive impact on their journey.