Season 4, Episode 11 - Christina Barstow
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Meet Christina Barstow, the dynamic Director of Strategic Partnerships at Helvetas, an International Nonprofit Organization. Christina, an engineer by training, shares her fascinating professional trajectory that took her from the classrooms of the University of Colorado to rural communities across East Africa, where she has been at the helm of impactful projects in the water sector.  In this conversation, we navigate the world of 'tech for good', a sphere that Christina and her team at Helvetas have been exploiting to alleviate poverty and advance human rights in more than 30 countries. This conversation will shift your perspective on the role of technology in international development. Tune in for an eye-opening interview packed with insights, innovation, and inspiration.  
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