Elena Bonell
Partnerships & Community
Elena Bonell brings over a decade of nonprofit program management and community engagement experience. She leads the planning and execution of all Magic Foundation school initiatives, collaborating with local leaders in Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria to ensure each project reflects community priorities and achieves lasting impact.
Key Achievements
Launched local advisory councils in over 25 communities to guide project design
Developed and delivered teacher-training programs benefiting 1,200 educators
Established community maintenance committees to ensure sustainable school operations
Secured partnerships with NGOs and government agencies for matching funds and in-kind support
Skills & Expertise
Community Engagement: Building trust and long-term collaboration with stakeholders
Program Design: Creating scalable education and training curricula
Partnership Development: Forming multi-sector alliances to maximize resources
Monitoring & Evaluation: Implementing data-driven assessments and continuous feedback