Amy Yanda-Lee

Biography

Amy brings 20+ years of experience, with the last decade focused on nonprofit leadership and driving meaningful change. Her proudest achievement is helping 50,000 women rise from poverty through resilience and hard work. As COO of Street Business School and Executive Director of BeadforLife, Amy led initiatives across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Her leadership resulted in 200+ global partnerships, a New York Times feature by Nick Kristof and the HERO Award, endorsed by 13 Nobel Peace Laureates. Her recent role with Red Philanthropy deepened her passion for philanthropy, fueling her drive to expand impact. Amy’s expertise spans leadership, marketing, operations and partnerships with nonprofits and major brands like Vail Resorts and IZOD. A devoted wife and mom, she enjoys skiing, yoga, hiking, and reading.