Kuot Kiir

Kuot Kiir is a Stanford University Economics undergraduate whose journey from Akeer Adoor, South Sudan, to campus life embodies resilience and a deep commitment to community. Co-founding the Akeer Foundation, Kuot channels his academic passion and lived experience into building educational access for his home village. He helped create the foundation to share Akeer Adoor’s story, and pave the way for a school that will empower future generations. The Akeer Foundation is his vision, and it is through his journey that this organization was made possible.

Thomas Deng

Thomas Deng is a Stanford Computer Science student who believes education and technology is one of the most powerful ways to change lives. After becoming friends with Kuot through playing soccer, they co-founded the Akeer Foundation after learning how his friend Kuot’s home village in South Sudan lacked access to basic schooling, and he wanted to use his skills to give back. Thomas built the foundation’s website to share the story of Akeer, connect with supporters, and help make the vision of a school in Tong-Tol a reality.

George Hasnah

George Hasnah is a Stanford Political Science student whose leadership is rooted in a deep commitment to social good. As President of the Stanford Social Entrepreneurial Students’ Association (SENSA), and as Founder of the Curieux Academic Journal, he empowers aspiring students to share their work and find their voices. George brings this same passion for impact to the Akeer Foundation, where his vision and leadership help drive efforts to expand educational opportunity in South Sudan and inspire the next generation of changemakers.

Dylan Yap

Dylan Yap is a Stanford student specializing in Product Design and Data Science, with a strong focus on using technology to tackle global environmental challenges. As a UN Climate Delegate, he brings a unique perspective that bridges sustainability, technology, and policy. At the Akeer Foundation, Dylan serves as Marketing & Communications Manager, where his leadership in storytelling and outreach helps connect the Foundation’s mission to supporters worldwide and inspire collective action for education in South Sudan.

Evan Kim

Evan Kim is a Stanford International Relations student who believes in the power of education to create peace. A member of the Stanford Social Entrepreneurial Students ASsociation (SENSA), he also supports the Akeer Foundation in its mission to expand access to education in South Sudan. Evan leads the Akeer Foundation short-form content initiative to bring awareness to the situation in Akeer-Adoor and serves on its public relations team. With the Akeer Foundation, he hopes to use his media experience and passion for global impact to change lives.

George Luo

George Luo is a Stanford student planning on studying Management Science & Engineering who believes education is one of the most meaningful ways to improve lives and expand opportunity. Inspired by seeing how access to education can transform communities, he is committed to using his skills to support educational initiatives and create pathways for students who need them most. George hopes to continue building projects that share these stories, empower supporters and bring education into resources to underserved areas.

Hannah Kim

Lia Eckardt

Lia Eckardt is a consultant and Stanford University Economics student who helps nonprofits strengthen their operations and achieve greater impact through data-informed strategy and collaboration. She has supported organizations in areas such as finance, program design, and organizational planning, helping teams make informed decisions and use resources more effectively. Lia brings curiosity, compassion and a practical problem-solving approach to every partnership she is apart of.