Last month, we welcomed 15 talented Fellows in London, South Africa, Brazil, India, and the United States, bringing a diverse range of skills and experience in Service Delivery, Project Management, Consulting, Quality Assurance, Solutions Architecture, and Development. The new Fellows will play crucial roles across our organization from product design to solution configuration and implementation, and support for Amp Impact and Salesforce solutions.
“My first month has been amazing, it feels like I have been here for months due to the incredible amount of learning we are doing. The onboarding has been great, and what I am really enjoying are the relationships we are building with the whole cohort.”
– Leonardo Lopes de Azevedo Freire, Service Delivery Manager, São Paulo
Welcome to Vera
This year marks our fourth virtual Fellowship onboarding program and the tenth year of the Fellowship program. The new cohort of Fellows received comprehensive support and resources as they worked through their initial month’s onboarding, covering Vera’s mission and vision, collaboration and operations, Amp Impact, and Salesforce, as well as more personal sessions building connections with team members across continents.
“To assist our fellows in recognizing just how much information they have successfully retained (it’s a lot!), we have also included some knowledge checks, and we have provided greater support for the facilitators to make our virtual sessions as engaging as a face-to-face meeting.”
– Leigh Harker, Training, Learning, and Development Coordinator, Cape Town
An Introduction to Salesforce and Amp Impact: A Hybrid Case Study
As part of our comprehensive onboarding process, Fellows engaged in two real-world use case scenarios, diving deeper into the capabilities of Salesforce and our flagship product, Amp Impact. The first case study covered system documentation, configuration, UI/UX, security and data sharing, data migration, platform automation, and data visualization. The second case study centered around Amp Impact, offering an in-depth exploration of each of its nine functional areas.
“I’ve already learned countless tips and tricks to navigate the Salesforce ecosystem just during our initial case study alone. I’m excited to keep learning from more senior Verites as I grow in my Salesforce journey.”
– Casey Wood, Associate Consultant, Cape Town
Getting to Know Your Team: The Fun Begins!
As the onboarding phase concluded, Fellows reconnected with their respective teams, gaining deeper insights into daily tasks, role expectations, and receiving support along the way. This collaborative interaction builds a strong foundation for future company-wide engagement.
Introducing the 2023-2024 Fellowship Class
London
Rhiannon Mccorkindale (Senior Solutions Architect) is a certified Salesforce Architect with over 15 years of experience. She has worked with renowned brands like the British Council, Which? Magazine, EasyJet Airlines, and the Church of England.
South Africa
Camila Menell (Associate Consultant) holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with a focus on Sociology, Social Development, and Spanish Literature. She has over 10 years of experience in the non-profit sector.
Casey Wood (Associate Consultant) holds a BA in Psychology, has managed after-school programs, overseen interventions for adolescent health, and designed a gender-based violence camp. He served as a Peace Corps Volunteer.
Lara Guattari-Stafford (Project Manager) holds an Honors in Financial Analysis and Portfolio Management from the University of Cape Town. She has experience in data analytics and reporting.
Sheyaam Peffer (Service Delivery Analyst) pursued Data Analysis from the University of Cape Town and Hardware and Network Engineering through NCC Training College in Cape Town. His expertise lies in data analysis and process management.
Brazil
Isabella (Isa) Q Nogueira (Associate Consultant) holds an MSc in Mental Health from Queen Mary University of London and has a decade of experience in human development and wellbeing projects within the social sector.
Ludmila Santos (Junior Service Delivery Analyst) holds a Bachelor of Law degree and has experience in legal and philanthropic roles, conducting research and drafting legal documents.
Marianne (Mari) Ribeiro Cruz (Junior Service Delivery Analyst) is pursuing Business Administration from Insper, specializing in entrepreneurship, including an MIT Social Impact Design Thinking program.
Leonardo (Leo) L de A Freire (Service Delivery Manager) is an electrical engineer with a full-time MBA at Manchester Business School, with more than a decade of experience in IT services management.
India
Alisha Mahajan (Associate Consultant) holds a B.Tech in Biotechnology from Amity University and a Masters in Education from the National University of Ireland, with experience implementing technology solutions for teachers and students.
Ankur Thakur (Junior Developer) is a soon-to-be graduate of IIT Delhi, majoring in Chemical Engineering, with experience in software product development through internships at Asanify and Amberflux.
Shivanshi D (Junior Service Delivery Analyst) holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and is a certified Salesforce professional with a focus on development.
Srushti Shivaji Powar (Junior Quality Assurance Engineer) holds a B.E in Electronic and Telecommunication, with experience in manual and automation testing.
United States
Thealisha (Tisha) Muse (Consultant) holds a Master’s degree in Nonprofit and Association Management, with experience in financial management, grants management, and business process design.