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Nutrition International appoints Vivian Onano as Vice-Chair of Board of Directors
Vivian Onano steps into a leadership role as Vice-Chair of Nutrition International’s Board of Directors, bringing a strong track record in advocacy, youth engagement and global development.
Posted on April 30, 2025
Ottawa, CANADA – Nutrition International is pleased to announce the appointment of Vivian Onano as the new Vice-Chair of its Board of Directors. A respected development advocate and social entrepreneur, Onano brings a wealth of leadership experience and a strong commitment to advancing equity and opportunity for women and girls around the world.
Onano is the Founder and Director of the Leading Light Initiative and an influential voice in global development, with a strong focus on youth empowerment, education, and gender equality. She has served as a strategic advisor to several organizations, and her work has earned international recognition, including the New African Woman on the Rise Award. Forbes Woman Africa has also profiled her as “One to Watch.”
“I am honoured to take on the role of Vice-Chair at Nutrition International,” said Onano. “This organization’s mission to improve nutrition aligns strongly with my own lifelong commitment to creating inclusive systems that empower women and youth. I look forward to supporting the Board and leadership team in driving impact at scale.”
Onano has been a member of Nutrition International’s Board since 2019, offering valuable insight and engagement to help guide the organization’s work. Her appointment as Vice-Chair comes at a pivotal time as Nutrition international continues to expand its global impact through proven, life-saving nutrition solutions – helping to steer the organization into its next phase of growth and innovation.
“We are excited to have Vivian step into this leadership role,” said Sir Masood Ahmed, Chair of Nutrition International’s Board. “Her insights, energy, and understanding of the development ecosystem will be invaluable as we work to end all forms of malnutrition.”
For more than 30 years, Nutrition International has been dedicated to ending malnutrition around the world. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Nutrition International’s global Board of Directors includes former heads of state and leaders in philanthropy, academia, think-tanks, advocacy and impact investing. Together, the board drives efforts to assist the organization in supporting the delivery of evidence-based, high-impact and cost-effective interventions that produce measurable results for millions of people worldwide.
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