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She is an academic and sustainability strategist with over 20 years of experience advancing environmental, education, and community-driven development worldwide. She has advised international NGOs, multilateral agencies, and other private enterprises on integrating sustainability, gender equity, and impact measurement into their operations. Her work has supported initiatives across sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Asia, with a focus on locally relevant and globally scalable solutions. Most recently, Larisa works for USAID, managing a $185M portfolio of global natural climate solution projects. Larisa holds a PhD in Education Policy from Arizona State University and a Master’s of International Policy and Practice from George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs. She loves to travel and has become an avid basket weaver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f22e8f54b45724491f42a6e/6c45cc40-8208-44ed-9140-952236505477/Raelle+Dorfan.jpeg Simama International - Make it stand out Raélle Dorfan Board Vice Chair Raélle joined the Board of Directors in 2020, having first visited Simama in 2023, Raélle is steadfast in commitment to further the organization's expansion and evolution especially as it pertains to programming that empowers meaningful connection and impact in alignment with art and culture. Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, Raélle studied various forms of dance, Pilates and musical theater before immigrating to California, where she graduated summa cum laude from UCLA's World Arts and Culture Dance and Choreography Department. As an artist and arts professional, Raélle was named Executive Director of nonprofit Dance Resource Center of Greater Los Angeles (DRC) in 2018 and has tripled the organization's programs, services and budget since. In addition to her role at DRC, Raélle continues her work as Creative Director, Education Director and Producer, and is resident Teaching Artist and Choreographer at Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles. Raélle has served as grant panelist, guest speaker at various cultural arts events locally and nationally, and as judge for numerous shows. Raélle has performed at California’s most prestigious venues with Pacifico Dance Company, LA Fusion Dance Theater, and presented her own musical and movement projects. Raélle currently sits on multiple Advisory Boards, predominantly focused on youth education, connection and skill development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f22e8f54b45724491f42a6e/0f882541-9379-4fb4-a128-d0e0850716aa/newsom-will-21082-li.jpg Simama International William Newsom William joined the Board of Directors of Simama International to help establish the official structure of the organization and assist with development of the bylaws and articles of incorporation. A college classmate of Matt’s, Will joined the board in 2012 after learning about Matt’s vision to grow Simama into a world-class charity and expand its reach to more youth in Kenya. Will leverages his legal background to help keep Simama compliant and transparent, and jumps in wherever he is needed to support Simama’s U.S. organization, from fundraising to copywriting. In his spare time, Will keeps up with local politics, reads science fiction, plays soccer, and works on his plan to one day own an asteroid mining company. Will graduated from UCLA with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Hastings College of the Law with a JD and currently works as a venture capital attorney at Cooley LLP. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f22e8f54b45724491f42a6e/1596224837752-NNJN6I6CN6PRFGPGZFKA/Ryan-USBoard1.jpg Simama International Ryan Borcherdt Ryan joined the board in 2015 after spending three months on the ground with Matt in Kenya experiencing first-hand the difference that Simama in making in the lives of Kenyan youth. Having worked with small to medium sized businesses his entire career as both an investor and a small business owner, Ryan’s role is to continually improve the organization’s operational efficiency and procedures. Ryan enjoys playing soccer, fly fishing and backpacking whenever he has spare time. He graduated from UCLA with a BA in Business Economics and runs an organization that operates enrichment programs for children throughout the Bay Area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f22e8f54b45724491f42a6e/f5473ed7-4358-41e9-952e-3bc675548145/Griesbach-image.jpg Simama International Rachel & Jarod Griesbach Rachel and Jarod met Matt and the Simama Project while working in a medical clinic in Nanyuki, Kenya in 2016. Inspired by the difference Simama Project was making in the community, they ended up spending that year working with Matt and the kids, Rachel using her skills as a nurse and Jarod using his skills as a carpenter. Rachel works with Simama Project advising on health, while Jarod helps with building projects. They own Red Hart Brewing in Red Deer, Canada, where they live with their 2 boys, dog and 7 chickens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f22e8f54b45724491f42a6e/1598457208488-OTX85KT390PKT1K3937D/Matt-Staff1.jpg Simama International Matt Orcutt Founder & Executive Director Matthew Orcutt is the Founder of the Simama Project and an Executive Director and Founding Board Member at Simama International. After graduating from UCLA, Matthew worked in Los Angeles and San Francisco before a life-changing trip to Kenya in 2009 inspired him to start the Simama Project. He now lives primarily in Kenya, where he oversees Simama Project’s programs, staff, and operations, and makes frequent visits to the United States to collaborate with the Board of Directors and key partners. Matthew is also the Charter President of the Rotary Club of Laikipia Highlanders, where he continues to serve through community-based projects that align closely with Simama’s mission of empowerment and service. In his spare time, he enjoys the ongoing quest for the perfect burrito, cheering on the San Francisco Giants, reading Shakespeare, and spending time with his nephews.