Change.org welcomed Ismael Savadogo, formerly the Senior VP and Chief Financial Officer of the National Aquarium, as Chief Financial Officer.

Ismael Savadogo is an established finance and accounting executive who brings extensive experience in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors to his new role as Change.org's Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Savadogo will lead Change.org's global financial strategy, based out of Change.org's Washington, D.C. office.

Before joining Change.org, Savadogo was CFO for the National Aquarium, Color of Change, and other organizations. He has also worked in corporate finance and investment banking, beginning his career as an investment banking associate with Citigroup. Savadogo currently serves on the boards of the United States Tennis Association and the global consumer advocacy organization SumOfUs.

"We are thrilled to have Ish's unique perspective and expertise on our leadership team," said Nick Allardice, Acting CEO of Change.org. "His wealth of experience will be a real asset as we think about how to scale our support for organizers everywhere fighting to create the change they want to see in the world."

Savadogo said, "I've long admired Change.org and the unique platform it gives for people to speak up and express their opinions through the democratic process. I look forward to joining the team at a time of significant opportunity for Change.org, as it amplifies its impact globally and drives that process forward."

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