Deborah Alois has been welcomed by CPL Group as the Manager for CPL Foundation, the Group's Philanthropic arm. With an impressive background across environmental management, sustainable development, climate advocacy, youth empowerment, health communication, and anti-corruption work in Papua New Guinea, Deborah’s expertise perfectly aligns with CPL Foundation’s mission to uplift women and girls through education, healthcare, and economic empowerment. Her responsibilities began on July 29th of this year and involve creating and executing strategic plans to further the foundation's mission. Her key responsibilities encompass program management, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that initiatives are delivered effectively and sustainably. "I look forward to leading the Foundation in delivering impactful development programs that prioritize people—both in the communities we serve and by the teams executing the programs.” Deborah holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Geography and a Diploma in Project Management. She is passionate about transitioning the foundation towards sustainable, long-term development programs that empower women and girls. She also aims to pursue a master’s in development studies and/or a master’s in business administration.