Lisa Kagel

Lisa is the senior director of digital engagement at TechnoServe, where she leads digital fundraising and marketing for the organization. Before joining TechnoServe in 2019, Lisa oversaw digital engagement for the American Red Cross. Lisa has an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and an undergraduate degree from Carnegie Mellon University. In her spare time, Lisa loves traveling, cooking, reading, and practicing yoga.

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What is Poverty: Understanding the Global Challenge

Poverty impacts billions globally, with over half living on less than $6.85 a day. This blog post explores how poverty is measured, its root causes, and potential solutions.

Economic Development, Environmental Sustainability, Food Security, Gender Equality

October 16, 2024

Image of a ripple in water. A ripple effect is the continuing and spreading results of an event or action.

Thirteen days, 8,246 miles, a Life-Changing Trip. TechnoServe’s Ripple Effect.

I’m recently back from my first trip to Mozambique. I went to see TechnoServe’s local work in action and to meet members of our team there in person for the first time. As I continue to process everything I saw and learned and the people I had the privilege of meeting, “ripple effect” is a phrase that comes to mind.

Agriculture, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship

April 3, 2024