About Us
Our Staff
Dr. Tina Dongo Esq.
Dr. Tina Dongo Esq. is the Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Rise and Inspire Foundation. In her role, she is responsible for Human Resources, Programming, Compliance, Community Liaisons and Overall Operations.
Prior to founding Rise and Inspire Foundation, Dr. Dongo worked as an Environmental Protection Specialist with the Environmental Protection Agency where she executed and managed multi-million dollar grants, conducted quality control and technical reviews of survey research, and assisted organizations in capacity building. Other previous roles include working as a Managing Partner in a Business, and Environmental law firm. While in the role, Dr. Dongo advised and represented individuals and community organizations.
Additionally Dr. Dongo served as the Associate Director of Research at Georgia State University's Center for Studies on Africa and Its Diaspora as well as a Visiting Lecturer of Political Science, Sociology, and Africana Studies. Dr. Dongo has served on several Advisory Boards for international non-profits focusing on health, education, cross-cultural exchanges and environmental conservation.
Dr. Dongo received her law degree from North Carolina Central University and her Ph.D in Political Science with a concentration in Comparative Politics and International Relations from Georgia State University. Dr. Dongo has several peer-reviewed publications including, but not limited to, the University of Michigan, Oxford Handbook, Routledge Press, and the U.S. Census Bureau.
Dr. Sing Hui Lee
Dr. Sing Hui Lee is our Director of Research and Educational Partnerships. In her role, she facilitates research and data collection in the areas of international health and education.
Our Values
Rise and Inspire Foundation's core values include Integrity, Personal and Community Empowerment, Access To Information, Ethical Research Practices, Creating Long-Term and Community Sustainable Solutions, and Serving Communities With the Utmost Respect, Care, and Passion.
Our Mission
Rise and Inspire Foundation Builds Community Self-Sustainability through training, education, programming and financial assistance.