Who We Are

Peace Sisters - USA

Tina Kampor - Founder, President & CEO

Tina Kampor moved to the United States in 2003 from Togo, West Africa. Since then she has lived in Pasadena, California and has pursued a career in nursing. She has worked hard throughout her years of study, and she has always appreciated the opportunities she has received. Tina wanted to pay forward her good fortune, and she could never forget the girls she knew were struggling back home.

Having previously served as a teacher and role model for underprivileged girls in Togo, Tina knew that these were the beneficiaries she most wished to reach. She decided that assisting girls with school fees was how she could make the greatest impact, and she then proceeded to donate much of her own hard-earned money. Tina also serves as the Founder / CEO of Peace Girls - Togo.

Kathleen Hanna - Ambassador

Kathleen Hanna is a musician who gained notoriety in the 90’s as a singer and activist. Co-founder of the Riot Grrrl Movement, Kathleen has long been interested in the empowerment of young women and girls and is excited to be a vital part of the PEACE SISTER’S mission.

Lara Eldredge Schott - Executive Director

Lara Eldredge Schott is from the Washington, DC area and has a background in education and international development. She first met Tina when she served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the same region of Togo where Peace Sisters currently operates. Lara studied filmmaking at NYU and later earned her Masters degree from Columbia University while working as a teacher in two NYC public schools. Before starting her role at Peace Sisters she returned to West Africa for several years to work as a Program Manager for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Liberia.

Fiona Vajk Burgos - Board Chair

Fiona Vajk Burgos first met Tina while serving in the Girls’ Empowerment and Education program within the Peace Corps, in the same region of Togo where Peace Sisters currently operates. Fiona studied psychology at Princeton University and earned her Ph.D. at the University of Colorado at Boulder. She currently works as a licensed psychologist, and lives in the greater Los Angeles area with her family.

Hilda Okereke - Treasurer

Hilda Okereke holds an MBA and possesses 20+ years of experience in Management, leadership and Administration. She is an active employee of a City Agency in Pasadena, CA, and has been for 24 years where she currently holds a management position. Hilda seeks the good of others and is very passionate about charitable work.

Jennifer M. Kanady - Secretary

Jennifer migrated from the Southeast to the Midwest and has been practicing law for over twelve years. Like others, she first met Tina when she served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the same region of Togo where Peace Sisters currently operates. She is in-house counsel for design professionals with offices nationwide focusing on transactions and risk management. She has continued to volunteer at various organizations since returning from her Peace Corps service. She is currently located in Madison, Wisconsin.

Deirdre O’Shea - Board Member

Deirdre joined the Board of Peace Sisters in 2023. She brings over 20 years of non-profit experience, specifically in institutional fundraising for social change organizations and as a member of various non-profit Boards. She is passionate about the intersection of human rights, art, and youth empowerment. Deirdre lives in Northern California.

Peace Girls - Togo

Peace Sisters’ work is deeply rooted in Togo, thanks to our close partnership with our sister organization – Peace Girls. Through community involvement, Peace Girls identifies key impediments to education, devises solutions, and develops an annual budget and action plan to achieve optimal results.