Helena Brykarz

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Manager, Center for Studies in Higher Education
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Helena Brykarz is responsible for the administration of CSHE.  Prior to joining CSHE, Helena worked with a range of international non-profits and foundations. By helping to provide necessary resources, such as financial and human, she facilitated efforts by organizationsto address various global concerns. She was involved with the early formation of awards programs that recognize leaders (the Goldman Environmental Prize and the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship). She created a pioneering human rights and environment initiative to foster collaboration among organizations and funders.  She also co-founded Rainforest Alliance to bring public attention to tropical deforestation. Helena has a Masters in Environmental Studies from Yale University and worked with the Peace Corps.