Our People

Our team and board are a highly collaborative and diverse mix of purpose-driven leaders with experience in the sectors they lead.

Our Team

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Sarah Robens (She/Her)

Chief Executive Officer

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Sarah Salomon-Hennessy (She/They)

Director of Housing and Homelessness

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jENNIFER sHTEIWI (sHE/hER)

Associate Director of Programs, US

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Magdolna mingo (she/Her)

Data Analyst Coordinator

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Jordan marino (they/Them)

Operations Manager

Additional Catalysts We Partner With

  • Emily Rokosch

  • Mildred McLachlan

  • Ashley Barnes-Cocke

  • Libby Teerink

Interested in Joining the RE!NSTITUTE® Team?

Our team is made up of people who are deeply committed to equity and lasting community impact. We represent diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, and we share a culture of collaboration and support. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and current career opportunities.

Our Board of Directors

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Irina is a light brown women with dark brown hair and is wearing a black long sleeve shirt
Gary is a white man with short grey hair
Mary is a white woman with short brown hair

Laura Zeilinger

Arek Deng

Donald Whitehead

Former Board memberes

Interested In Becoming A RE!NSTITUTE® Board Member? 

We welcome leaders with diverse expertise in areas such as policy, fundraising, systems change, and more whose experience and networks can strengthen our mission. If you are interested in contributing your skills and perspective, email our CEO, Sarah Robens, at srobens@re-institute.org.