David Allen

Controller and Purpose Aligned Capital Director

David Allen, Controller at The Christensen Fund since 2020, oversees accounting and financial procedures, ensuring resources are safeguarded with a mission-aligned approach. Previously, he managed operations and compliance at a Bayview District charter school in San Francisco, contributing to addressing educational inequity. Bringing a decade of nonprofit financial management experience, David, adopted from South Korea, celebrates his Korean and Midwestern roots. Residing in San Francisco with his family, he holds degrees from Kent State University and the Methodist Theological School in Ohio, and enjoys cycling.

Hassan Roba

Director, Kenya Strategy

Hassan, The Christensen Fund's director of Kenya strategy since 2014, previously worked as a senior research scientist at the National Museums of Kenya, focusing on participatory resource governance and Indigenous knowledge. He held postdoctoral positions at the University of Bergen and the University of Kassel's DITSL, where he continues research and supervises graduate students. With a Ph.D. from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences and an MSc from Addis Ababa University, Hassan is fluent in Swahili, English, and Borana, and resides in Nairobi with his family.

Matt Aguiar

Chief Financial and Operating Officer

Matt leads financial and operational functions at The Christensen Fund since 2019, enhancing organizational effectiveness. Previously COO at CollegeSpring, he expanded its reach by 40%. At Reading Partners, he contributed to its growth across six states over nine years.

Stanislava Stancheva

DIrector of Grantmaking

Stanislava joined The Christensen Fund in 2013, leading values-aligned and trust-based grantmaking efforts. With degrees in International Economics and Political Science, she previously worked on designing grantmaking and technical assistance programs for the European Commission. Stanislava is based in California and enjoys spending time with her three children.

Shannon Dworsky

Program Coordinator

Shannon is the Program Coordinator for The Christensen Fund, where she supports the program team and leadership in empowering communities to advance their inherent rights, dignity, and self-determination. A graduate of the University of Phoenix with a bachelor’s degree in organizational psychology, Shannon brings a wealth of experience in project management to her current position.

Tatiana Amor

Director, Mexico Strategy

Tatiana joined The Christensen Fund in 2017 with over two decades of experience supporting Indigenous communities in Latin America. She specializes in Indigenous rights advocacy and territory protection strategies. Working across Mexico, she strengthens holistic approaches for Indigenous self-determination. Tatiana holds a PhD in Social Anthropology, focusing on Indigenous territories and land rights. Outside of work, she enjoys family, dogs, and books.