Rose Maruru is a co-Founder and CEO of EPIC-Africa, an organization seeking to increase the impact of philanthropy in Africa. Rose has worked in philanthropy and civil society for almost 25 years, managing strategic partnerships, developing strategies, and mobilizing resources. Prior to founding EPIC-Africa in 2015, Rose held various management and leadership positions in organizations such as the Population Council, Coalition for Children’s Rights in Yemen, and Save the Children in Gambia, Egypt, and the United States. Rose sits on the boards of Firelight and Niyel, an impact-driven campaign, advocacy, and public affairs firm.