Bersabel Mesgna
Director of Philanthropy
As Director of Philanthropy, Bersi oversees Educate!’s philanthropy team and managing partner relationships.
Prior to joining Educate!, Bersi worked in urban agriculture and youth development in communities across New York City and London, supporting a diverse set of projects. She is passionate about fostering agency amongst youth, especially young women and supporting inclusive methods to building equity. She aligns with Educate!’s diverse, flexible and solutions-oriented approach to driving real impact for youth on the continent.
Bersi holds an MSc from Kings College London in Sustainable Development and a B.A. from American University in International Relations. She’s been living in Kampala for 3.5 years and in her spare time enjoys traveling, gardening and exploring her growing interests in beekeeping, coffee and hot sauce!
Bersi has been with Educate! since 2021.
