Cheri-Leigh Erasmus

Cheri-Leigh Erasmus serves as Co-CEO and Chief Learning and Agility Officer at the Accountability Lab, a nonprofit organization aimed at making governance work for people by supporting active citizens, responsible leaders, and accountable institutions. She supports Accountability Lab’s learning, programmatic quality, and impact in 12 countries across Africa, South Asia, and Latin America. She’s conceptualized and implemented knowledge, skills, and network-building curricula for public service and civil society reformers strengthening accountability in their systems. Cheri-Leigh is committed to finding new ways of using emerging technology and citizen-generated data to strengthen civic participation, especially related to the increased inclusion of traditionally marginalized groups.