PAI Welcomes Mr. Gilbert Deans to its Board of Directors

PAI is pleased to announce the election of Mr. Gilbert Deans to its board of directors. The board’s combined expertise and support in strategic planning, fiduciary oversight, and governance strengthens PAI’s ability to achieve its mission, vision, and goals.

“We are thrilled to have Gilbert join PAI’s board of directors and welcome his exceptional expertise and commitment to health equity, gender equality, and human rights,” said Neeraja Bhavaraju, PAI board chair.  “His leadership comes at a pivotal time for our sector, as we accelerate efforts toward our mission of sexual and reproductive rights for all people.”

Mr. Deans is an accomplished financial leader with extensive experience in senior financial management roles across various organizations. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer at NAFSA, the largest association serving international educators worldwide, where he oversees a $16 million annual operating budget and maintains an investment portfolio of $10 to $12 million.

“I’ve always believed that sound financial leadership can be a catalyst for real change,” Deans said. “I’m honored to join PAI’s board and support an organization that’s doing vital, global work to advance reproductive rights and equity. I look forward to contributing in a way that reflects my commitment to justice, partnership, and sustainable impact.”

Previously, Mr. Deans held significant positions including vice president at Hamid Foundation Inc., chief operating officer and deputy chief financial and administrative officer at Color Of Change, and director of finance and operations at Let’s Get Ready.

As PAI advances its mission to ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights, the guidance and governance of its Board of Directors are essential. PAI’s board supports the organization’s strategic vision, fiduciary oversight, and leadership that anchor impact and help position PAI as a trusted advocate, partner, and catalyst for change.

“I am honored to work with Gilbert Deans as a member of PAI’s board of directors,” said Nabeeha Kazi Hutchins, PAI’s president and CEO. “As we build on six decades of impact and chart our next chapter, his leadership will further strengthen our foundation and support our continued growth. Gilbert’s non-profit financial leadership and dedication to equity will enrich our Board’s collective strengths and help advance PAI’s urgent mission.”

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About PAI

PAI is a leading civil society advocacy organization dedicated to advancing universal access to SRHR across the globe. For nearly 60 years, PAI has served as a credible source of information, a strong ally to in-country partners, and an unrelenting advocate for improved and expanded SRHR at the national, regional, and global levels. PAI works to advance its mission by propelling evidence-informed advocacy strategies in the United States and globally and supporting in-country CSO partners across nearly 40 low- and middle-income countries to advocate for increased access to sexual and reproductive health services and expand SRHR for all. 

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