Looking Bravely: Promoting Equity in Global Health
We welcomed Sarah Bouchie as Helen Keller Intl’s President and CEO in January 2024. With nearly three decades of international development experience, Sarah has been both an implementer and advocate for prominent global nonprofits and a leader of the philanthropic investments that shape humanitarian and development efforts. She has held leadership roles at the LEGO […]
President and CEO Sarah Bouchie Speaks with Woman Around Town
Recently, Sarah Bouchie sat down with Charlene Giannetti, editor of Woman Around Town, to discuss how Sarah’s childhood, education, and work experiences prepared her for her role as Helen Keller Intl’s President and CEO. In her interview, Sarah speaks about what sparked her interest in international development and her career path and her long-time […]
Helen Keller Intl Announces Sarah Bouchie as its Next President and Chief Executive Officer
Bouchie will build on Helen Keller’s long history of creating better health and vision for and with people striving to overcome poverty around the world. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY (October 25, 2023) – Helen Keller Intl, a global health organization ensuring that millions of children and family members around the world have access […]
Helen Keller Intl Appoints Shawn K. Baker as Chief Program Officer
Baker will lead global efforts to help children and families access critical nutrition and healthcare during the worst hunger crisis of our times New York, NY (January 3, 2023) – Helen Keller Intl, a global health organization working to eliminate barriers to good health, sound nutrition, and clear vision for millions of children and family […]
Kathy Spahn Appointed to USAID Board for International Food and Agricultural Development
On January 14, 2022, Kathy Spahn, CEO of Helen Keller Intl, was appointed by President Joe Biden to USAID’s Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD). This prestigious nomination is the only presidentially appointed advisory board to USAID. The Board for International Food and Agricultural Development advises USAID on agriculture and higher education issues […]
The World We See: Denouncing Racial Injustice
We are overwhelmed with grief and concern over the killing of George Floyd—on the heels of the recent killings of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. Racism has no place in America, or our world.
Helen Keller Intl Welcomes New Senior Leaders
Helen Keller International is excited to welcome three new senior leaders to our global team whose track records for delivering results will help drive long-term success.
In the Spirit of Giving Thanks
Thanksgiving is a call to reflect on gratitude and community. Here at Helen Keller International, we are ever grateful for the legacy and example of our co-founder
Helen Keller is the American dream
I was shocked to hear that the State Board of Education had voted, preliminarily, to eliminate Helen Keller from the history curriculum. Helen Keller not only triggered a watershed change for underrepresented groups of people, she literally redefined our understanding of human potential.
Helen Keller Featured in the New York Times
The New York Times is taking a look back at the lives of leaders and visionaries and Helen Keller International’s co-founder and namesake Helen Keller was recently featured. The article paints a vivid picture of Helen Keller’s life as author, activist and humanitarian. Keller spent much of her life championing global policy on vision loss and […]
