Elena Bonell, Foundation Director specializing in partnerships and community engagement
Elena Bonell, Foundation Director specializing in partnerships and community engagement
Elena Bonell, Foundation Director specializing in partnerships and community engagement

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