GLOBAL TEAM

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George M. Tsiatis
CEO of Resolution Project and Enactus Global

Since co-founding Resolution Project in 2007, George has been one of the driving forces behind the organization, co-developing some of its core programs and building the organization to its current levels. In 2023, he led the integration of Resolution Project and Enactus Global, creating one of the largest global organizations focused on youth social entrepreneurship. He is a member of the Board and the Executive Committee, and serves as a Guide to several Fellows.

Prior to taking the helm at Resolution, George co-founded and grew Group 113, a certified B Corp providing impact-focused organizations with branding and marketing services, and was the company’s Managing Director for over 10 years. He has played various roles in launching several additional entrepreneurial ventures over the years. Before Group 113, George began his career at a major New York City public relations firm. George also serves on several boards and advisory boards.

George earned his BA with honors from Harvard with a Special Concentration in Byzantine Studies and his JD with high honors from St. John’s University.

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Rita Gail Johnson
COO of Resolution Project and Enactus Global

Rita Gail Johnson is the Chief Operating Officer of Resolution Project and Enactus. She has oversight of the organizations' operations, programmatic efforts, financial management, staff performance, and goal setting.

For much of her career, Rita was a management consultant, advising multinational corporations in the US, Europe, and the Middle East on strategic planning and merger integration. More recently she has focused exclusively on nonprofit organizations, serving in a variety of roles, including Chief Operating Officer, Program Director, member of the Board of Trustees, and pro-bono consultant. Rita holds an AB, cum laude, from Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges, and an MBA from Harvard University.

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Elgar Beumer
Director of Programs

Elgar Beumer is the Director of Programs for Enactus Global. He has worked for Enactus Global in a variety of programmatic, development and network support roles for over 12 years and has (co-)led the organization and overall management of several Enactus World Cups. Prior to working with Enactus, Elgar worked in public affairs and public relation roles in The Hague, working for clients both on a national and EU-level. Elgar is passionate about social impact, youth entrepreneurship and sports!

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Rajin Alqallih-van der Zijde
Assistant Director of Programs

Rajin Alqallih-Van der Zijde is the Assistant Director of Programs in the Enactus Global team. She works closely with the Enactus network on impact measurement, curriculum development, network needs, and capacity building. Prior to joining Enactus, Rajin worked with several UN organizations (UNHCR, IOM) and NGOs like Oxfam Novib and PAX. Her work has spanned critical themes including migration, peace-building, women, peace, and security (WPS), and youth engagement in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Rajin holds a BA in Business Administration & Economics from Damascus University, and a Masters Degree in Social Justice: Human Rights, Gender, and Conflict Studies from Erasmus University (Institute of Social Studies).