Board of Directors
CHLOE - FOUNDER, CHAIRWOMAN
Based in the US, Chloe loves visualizing data to increase awareness of social issues and founded Viz for Social Good. Under her guidance, Viz for Social Good has been named a finalist in the Fast Company's 2018 World Changing Ideas Awards and was awarded a Silver at the 2017 Information is Beautiful Awards.
As our Chairwoman, Chloe sets the vision for VFSG helping define the strategy executed by the board of directors in addition to the appointment of the board.
VANITHA LUCAS - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Based in Canada, Vanitha considers herself to be a data and analytics philanthropist. Strongly believing in the power of data and analytics to serve the greater good; she is dedicating herself to raising awareness and influencing change on societal issues. With a career in developing data strategies, delivering enterprise data management solutions and enabling business intelligence and analytics to drive business outcomes.
Having been part of the VFSG team for a number of years in roles within Marketing, Community and Operations, Vanitha has now taken on the role of co-Executive Director to help define and drive the overall strategy of VFSG in the pursuit of supporting worthy causes around the globe.
FREDERIC FERY - DIRECTOR OPERATIONS
Frederic is based in Australia, a data visualization manager in the retail sector he’s been part of the data visualization community for many years. Frederic has been key to identify non-profits and other organisations in Australia and really the driving force of our community down under.
Having been part of the Operations team for the past year, Frederic has now become our VFSG Director of Operations focusing on the running of projects while partnering with Marketing and the Strategy teams on planning, project data and hosting of project related events.
AIDA HORANIET - DIRECTOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Aida, based in Luxembourg, is an engineer that found in data analysis the perfect balance between technical skills, creativity and impact. She has worked more than 10 years on projects related to data integration, data analysis and visualisation.
Aida is currently a Doctoral Researcher in Data Visualisation. Having volunteered at Viz for Social Good since 2017, been the Luxembourg Chapter Leader and then a EMEA Regional Leader over the last few years, she has now become Director of Community Engagement.
Aida focuses on engaging, motivating and growing the volunteer community with the support of the Regional Leads. She partners with Marketing and Operations to promote projects, publications and events through social media and develops the strategy for VFSG’s volunteer experience.
NISA MARQUES - DIRECTOR EDUCATION
With a background in health and data and analytics, Nisa based in the UK has seen first-hand that enabling and inspiring others to elevate their capabilities can bring transformational improvements to the talent and prosperity of the institutions, communities and businesses. Her work at the Viz for Social Good over the last five years has led her to increasingly focus on analytics education and social impact as a path to meaningful change.
As the VFSG Director of Education, Nisa shapes and approves the non-profit educational strategies, reviews results, and sets the overall educational direction of the Viz for Social Good.
MINDY FRIEDMAN - DIRECTOR STRATEGY
Mindy is a Director of Social Impact based in the US. She has more than 10 years of experience working with nonprofit and public agencies in an array of fields including child development, maternal health, strengthening families, mental health, and health care systems and services.
Within VFSG, Mindy has previously been a key part of our efforts to secure a non-profit status within the US which has led to her current appointment as the Director of Strategy. Mindy will continue to advise on legal matters related to VFSG, maintaining our status and overall direction on the impact of decisions proposed by the board. In addition, Mindy and her team will be key to identify other non-profits for VFSG to partner with on a regular basis
INBAL RIEF - DIRECTOR PARTNERSHIPS
Inbal is an Israeli-based, award-winning visual and data visualization designer, UX product expert and mentor. She has spearheaded successful ventures by melding innovative design disciplines and incorporating a user-first approach. For the past four years, Inbal has been actively involved in eco-friendly and social projects, hoping to drive personal action and influence social change.
As Director of Partnership, Inbal is building a unique framework that will provide relevant continuous support to VFSG partner organizations during their programs’ implementation.
SARAH MOORE - DIRECTOR FUNDRAISING
Sarah is a Data Visualization Engineer and Principal Consultant based in Colorado, USA with over a decade of experience in data and analytics across global environments and diverse industries.
In addition to being a seasoned data professional and creative, Sarah has over seven years of non-profit finance and fund development experience and cultivating donor relationships through shared stories and communication.