Annabel Schiff

Senior Director of Programs

"Through our work we’re continuously exploring the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital transformation of economies and societies, and how we can leverage this change to positively impact lives, livelihoods and businesses across the world. Being able to work with some of the best minds through this process is a privilege!"

Annabel is Senior Director of Programs under Strive Community, a global philanthropic initiative developed by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and Caribou Digital that aims to support the resilience and growth of five million small businesses around the world. Previously at Caribou Digital Annabel managed the Mastercard Foundation Learning Partnership across sub-Saharan Africa, under which fall the Platform Livelihoods, Platform-Led Upskilling and FiDA Partnership projects. Previous to Caribou Digital, Annabel worked as a Senior Manager in the Digital Financial Services Department at MicroSave in Nairobi, Kenya. At MicroSave, Annabel provided operational level training, cutting-edge research and consulting services for digital finance providers across Africa and Asia. Prior to MicroSave Annabel’s background was in Marketing and Branding, where she helped build and grow start-up brands in Kenya, the UK and USA. Annabel has an MA in Development Studies from SOAS, and a BA in Spanish from Bristol University. Annabel lives in Kenya.

Contact them at: annabel@cariboudigital.net

Meet more people in the team

Abbie Phatty-Jobe

Research & Engagement Manager

Aimi Zhou

Grants & Operations Manager

Alex Kidd

Management Accountant

Amaal Salie

Measurement and Impact Associate

Anan Abu Rmieleh

Head of Program Communications

Annabel Schiff

Senior Director of Programs

Bryan Pon

Senior Director of Operations & Data

Carlotta Maucher

Program Analyst, Space & Climate

Charlene Migwe

Director of the Mastercard Foundation Partnership

Chelsea Horváth

Measurement & Impact Manager

Chiara Pasquini

Measurement & Impact Manager

Chris Edwards

Program Director

Chris Locke

Founder & Chair

Christian Yapur

Senior Data Scientist

David Taverner

Senior Director of Space & Climate

Elise Montano

Director of Measurement & Impact

Emrys Schoemaker

Senior Director of Advisory & Policy

Fernanda Matsinhe

Measurement & Impact Manager

Gabriel Abagalana

Communications & Events Manager

Gemma James

Operations Director

Giulia Costella

Manager, Space & Climate

Grace Natabaalo

Research & Insights Manager

Hanna Laufer

Measurement & Impact Manager

Hélène Smertnik

Youth and Digital Livelihoods Expert

Hesbon Ngeno

IT Support Manager

Jamie Robertsen

Measurement & Impact Manager

Janet Shulist

Senior Insights Manager

Jen Lawrence

People & Culture Advisor

Jessica Osborn

CEO

Jesús Tabares

Grants & Community Manager

Jonathan Donner

Senior Director of Research & Thought Leadership

Karin Norris

HR Manager

Laura Beresford

Head of Brand & Marketing

Laura Litaba

Project & Events Coordinator

Marissa Dean

Senior Director of Inclusive Business

Marius Karabaczek

Measurement & Impact Manager

Mica Woode

Measurement & Impact Analyst

Niamh Barry

Senior Director of Measurement & Impact

Nicki McGoh

Senior Director of Space & Climate

Rosie Afia-Ford

Senior Innovation Fund Manager

Savita Bailur

Senior Director of Gender Equality & Social Inclusion

Shelby Brewster

Publications Manager

Zsuzsanna Bodi

Program Director

© Copyright - Caribou Digital