More Than a School: Building a Future for Refugee Girls in Georgia

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Lane Strickland (she/her) has served as the Director of Development for Global Village Project (GVP) since December 2023. GVP is the only middle school in the U.S. dedicated to meeting the educational needs of refugee girls, preparing them for success in the American high school system and beyond. In this role, Lane leads the school’s fundraising, marketing, and communications efforts, driving strategic initiatives to strengthen GVP’s impact and reach.

Lane brings over a decade of experience in nonprofit development, with a focus on organizations committed to empowering youth and advancing health equity. Her passion for youth, human rights, and health equity stems from her time as an HIV/AIDS Outreach Specialist with the U.S. Peace Corps in South Africa.

Lane holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management from The University of Alabama and is an alumna of Leadership Austin’s Emerge Program (2018). She is also a Team Co-Captain for her cycling team, “All Ride, All Ride, All Ride.”