Updated July 29, 2022

All Board Members


Portrait of Jane Bahls by waterfall
Jane Bahls
Chair of the Board

Jane Bahls has known Nelly since she started at Augustana College, in 2011. From the beginning, she has been an avid supporter and led our board of directors.


Portrait of Jack O'Donnell hiking
Jack O'Donnell
Board Member

Jack serves on our board and coordinates volunteers and logistics in Chicago. He served for 16 years as the Chicago Coordinator for World Computer Exchange after retiring from his career in education.


Portrait of Matt Pelton Working
Matt Pelton
Board Member

Matt Pelton is a financial consultant with a heart for Africa. He has helped build organizations and support entrepreneurs throughout Africa. Now, he also serves as a TechLit board member.


Chirag Savla
Board Member

Chirag is the CEO of Darling in Kenya.


Baffour Osei
Board Member

Baffour leads the robotics lab at Princeton University


About Board Members

TechLit Africa has a small and focused board of directors who oversee the direction of the nonprofit and advise operations.