Regina Da Silva

Regina is a Manager for the Leadership & Social Impact team. She works across multiple programs including VV Visionaries, Voices That Inspire, and supports content development and facilitation for the Vital Voices Leadership Journey.

Prior to joining VV, Regina served as a TEFL volunteer with the United States Peace Corps in Ecuador. Aside from her primary role as a teacher, she led multiple secondary projects, including gender equity through Let Girls Learn-GLOW (Girls Leading Our World) clubs and camps. She received her Bachelor’s from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, having double-majored in International and Global Studies with a concentration in Human Rights and Communication Studies. She also double-minored in Spanish and African American Diaspora Studies. Regina graduated graduated from George Washington University, where she attained a Masters in International Development specializing in Social Enterprise, Gender, and Private Sector Development.

What is your favorite quote?

“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” – Audre Lorde