Dianne Calvi

Biography

Dianne Calvi is the CEO of Village Enterprise, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending extreme poverty in Africa. Since assuming the role of CEO in 2010, she has spearheaded the organization's expansion into seven countries, successfully implemented the first development impact bond for poverty alleviation, and conducted two randomized control trials with positive results. Under her leadership, the organization has received awards and recognition for excellence, including Fast Company's World Changing Idea Award in 2023. In June 2023, Dianne received the Stanford President's Award for the Advancement of the Common Good. She also serves on the Board of Directors for InterAction and the National Advisory Board for Stanford University's Haas Center.

Prior to Village Enterprise, Dianne served as the President of Bring Me A Book, an early literacy nonprofit. She graduated with a BA from Stanford University and an MBA from Bocconi University on a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship.