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Adwoa Rey is an executive leader with more than 20 years of experience driving transformative change across the nonprofit, government, and corporate sectors. She serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Women of Praize, where she advances the spiritual, civic, and professional development of women of color in politics and public service. She is also President and Chief Executive Officer of AAR Strategies LLC, advising nonprofit organizations, businesses, and public leaders on fundraising, organizational strategy, communications, and government affairs.

A fundraising and advancement strategist, Adwoa has raised more than $30 million for nonprofit organizations, leading major philanthropic initiatives, strengthening donor relationships, expanding institutional partnerships, and building sustainable revenue strategies that fuel organizational growth. Her leadership roles have included serving as a Chief Advancement Officer and senior development leader at nationally recognized organizations, including Sojourners, Faith in Public Life, and The Faith & Politics Institute, where she strengthened fundraising operations, increased philanthropic support, and translated organizational vision into measurable impact.

Her experience spans the highest levels of public service, advocacy, and public affairs. She previously served as senior congressional staff in the U.S. House of Representatives, supporting House Democratic leadership and the 235-member House Democratic Caucus in advancing legislative priorities and national policy initiatives. In the private sector, she represented hundreds of businesses in federal advocacy and, as a political fundraiser and strategist, has helped raise millions of dollars for candidates and causes at the local, state, and federal levels.

Recognized as a coalition builder and trusted thought leader, Adwoa works at the intersection of faith, public policy, philanthropy, civic engagement, and emerging technology. She serves as an Advocacy Consultant to the National Council of Churches USA representing more than 30 million people across 37 member denominations. She also teaches in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at Seton Hall University and facilitates national trainings on faith-based advocacy, fundraising, public leadership, and responsible artificial intelligence.

Throughout her career, Adwoa has brought together diverse stakeholders across sectors to build consensus, mobilize resources, and transform ambitious ideas into lasting institutional and community impact. She serves in leadership roles on regional and national boards and public commissions, advancing solutions across housing, transportation, human services, higher education, and technology. Her leadership has been recognized through honors including Northern Virginia’s 40 Under 40 and designation as a national AI Policy Influencer by the Brookings Institution.

Adwoa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Southern Connecticut State University and a Master of Arts in Religious Studies from Howard University School of Divinity. She has completed executive education at Harvard Kennedy School and the University of Oxford in public leadership and artificial intelligence.

Grounded in faith and driven by a commitment to equity, innovation, and servant leadership, Adwoa believes that lasting change happens when courageous leadership is paired with strategic action. She remains dedicated to building stronger institutions, expanding opportunity, and proving that more is possible.