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The People Behind the Initiative

The Lee Ann Scholarship is supported by leadership in the United States and local coordination in Africa.

Lee Ann Alexander

Founder — United States

Lee Ann Alexander is the founder of the Lee Ann Scholarship Initiative.

Her vision is centered on using education as a practical expression of Christian service and as an investment in the future of young Murle people.

Through the scholarship, Lee Ann has supported students who otherwise face significant barriers to continuing their education.

Caroline

Program Support — United States

Caroline works alongside Lee Ann in supporting the vision and development of the scholarship initiative.

Together, Lee Ann and Caroline provide leadership and support from the United States while working with the local coordination team in Africa.

Johnson Kengen Ngachor

Project Coordinator — Africa

Johnson Kengen Ngachor serves as the Project Coordinator for the Lee Ann Scholarship in Africa.

He is a graduate of Public Administration and Management, a young community leader, and a member of the Murle community.

He is also a former student who benefited from the educational support and mentorship associated with the program.

His responsibilities include:

• Coordinating student needs on the ground
• Communicating with beneficiaries
• Assessing educational circumstances
• Developing recommendations
• Monitoring students’ progress
• Maintaining records
• Communicating program updates to leadership and supporters

His local knowledge and experience help connect the scholarship’s vision and resources with the realities faced by students in Africa.