
Director of Programs
Patricia Malila Pinheiro
Patricia works as Director of Programs, based in Lilongwe. She leads our hubs across Africa to identify and nurture visionary organizations, providing strategic guidance and support to Program Officers. Prior to that, she managed our Southern Africa Hub for five years where she led our geographic expansion into the region, supported our visionary partners in Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. Patricia also led our Social Impact Incubator from 2017 through 2021.
She completed her Bachelor of Social Science degree and, subsequently, her post-graduate BSocSc Honours degree in development studies at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Patricia has a range of experience working in operations and systems, having previously worked with local development organizations and the United Nations.