Michael is overseeing this project. Prior to joining ORI, Michael was the Director of Development for the Fund for Public Schools, which secures private funding for the New York City Department of Education's reform efforts and develops public-private partnerships. Michael holds an MBA from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, and a BA from Wesleyan University.

Prior to joining ORI, Charles coordinated a youth and civic education program operated by GTZ, a German NGO. Charles has also worked for the Secretary General of the General Association of Students of the National University of Rwanda. He holds degrees in English linguistics and law; he is fluent in French, English, and Kinyarwanda.