Marzanne Collins

Social Impact Leader

Greater Chicago Area

About

I am a strategic and creative problem-solver with a unique blend of operational, technological, and strategic expertise. This combination equips me with strong capabilities in strategy development, product design, analytics, and execution.

Experience

  • Director of Program Management, Product & Technology at Wikimedia Foundation
    Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator (6 yrs 4 mos)
    • Executive Advisor
      Jul 2022 - Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Chief Information Officer and Product Manager
      Nov 2019 - Jul 2022 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    • Executive: Harambee Platform delivery
      Apr 2018 - Nov 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator is a not-for-profit social enterprise that partners with government, the private sector and civil society to build African tech-based solutions for the global challenge of youth unemployment. Enabled by innovative technology that places the young person at its centre, Harambee works at scale to change the system that keeps millions locked out of opportunities. Join me! Be part of one of the most innovative social-driven tech projects in the world. Email us on [email protected].

  • Business Strategy Consultant at Adcorp Holdings Limited
    Feb 2016 - Dec 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Seed Academy (2 yrs 10 mos)
    • Advisor: Seed Engine and Seed Academy
      Mar 2015 - Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    • Executive: Seed Incubator
      Mar 2015 - Feb 2016 · 1 yr

  • Strategy Director at Webhelp South Africa
    Oct 2013 - Dec 2014 · 1 yr 3 mos