Our People

The Let Girls Read, Run, Grow Team is a group that shares a deep commitment to creating equitable and sustainable change for adolescent girls in Africa through education, athletics and agriculture. Led by founder, Idara Otu and her extraordinary team of deeply experienced professionals, our mission and work is rooted in stewardship and a willingness to go the extra mile.

Founder & Board Chair

Idara Otu
Vice President, Barclays
Olympian, Nigerian Atheltics Federation
New York, USA

Director

Becket Hackett
Software Engineer, SONY
California, USA

Director

John Wilson
Project Manager
Texas, USA