OLGA RODRIGUEZ
Executive Director of the Philippines
Olga Rodriguez is the Executive Director of Food for the Hungry (FH) in the Philippines and serves out of FH’s office in Manila. She has over 12 years of experience in program management, donor relations, and staff development, and has held various positions in the NGO sector, including Grants and M&E Manager, Regional Quality Assurance Officer, Program Quality Assurance & Compliance Advisor, and Country Director. Olga has worked in Afghanistan, South Sudan, and the Philippines. As the Executive Director for FH in the Philippines, she provides leadership and direction in managing change initiatives and in bridging the gap across various units and field offices.
Olga earned a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies from Texas A&M University and a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Kent’s Brussels School of International Studies.
Olga shared, “The most exciting thing for me [in working for FH] is the opportunity to lead with values. FH’s Heartbeat resonates with me and I consider myself fortunate to have been called to serve and advocate for the poor and marginalized.”