Strong leadership is essential to nurturing the future of innovation, education, and creative problem-solving. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome five new members to the Destination Imagination (DI) Board of Trustees—leaders who bring valuable expertise across fields including education, the arts, product development, entrepreneurship, technology, and learning strategy.
Last week, we introduced three of these new Trustees—Bronwyn Bahr, Dr. Keisha Stephenson Taylor, and Sae Ro—who are already helping to shape the future of our organization. Today, we’re proud to spotlight two additional members of this exceptional group: Rachel Tracy and Faiza Yousuf. Together, all five of these individuals help to form a dynamic and forward-thinking cohort that reflects DI’s commitment to equipping young people with the skills they need to thrive.
We’re honored to have them on board and excited for the expertise and leadership they will bring to the Destination Imagination community.
Rachel Tracy
Rachel Tracy is a learning and development strategist with a passion for designing impactful, learner-centered programs that prepare individuals for real-world success. At The Coca-Cola Company, Rachel applies her engineering mindset to improve HR operations, create professional development initiatives, and lead learning experiences that drive both individual growth and business outcomes.
Her educational philosophy is grounded in constructivist learning—emphasizing hands-on, collaborative, and reflective experiences. A former STEM teacher and program director, Rachel believes in the power of active learning to build confidence, foster independence, and inspire a lifelong love of learning. She’s committed to building strong talent pipelines and creating meaningful learning journeys for all.
Rachel’s own DI journey began in 7th grade in Texas, where her team advanced to Global Finals in Knoxville, Tennessee—a moment that helped shape her path in education and leadership. Now based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, she enjoys outdoor adventures with her husband, young son, and energetic lab puppy. Whether on a beach or at Disney World, Rachel continues to embrace joy, challenge, and curiosity in all that she does.
Faiza Yousuf
Faiza Yousuf is an accomplished product and program leader with over 15 years of experience building tech products, leading agile teams, and driving innovation. She specializes in product lifecycle management, aligning user experience with business strategy, and scaling global solutions. Through her consulting practice, she partners with organizations such as TestGorilla, Chegg Skills, and SkillSoft.
Faiza is also a passionate entrepreneur. She founded WomenInTechPK—Pakistan’s largest tech community for women—and co-founded CodeGirls, a free coding bootcamp with a 65% job placement rate that has trained over 800 women. Additionally, her career accelerator, CaterpillHERs, has supported 100+ startups and launched koi.work, an HR-tech platform for hiring and managing tech talent.
An international speaker and advocate for inclusive innovation, Faiza has been recognized by Google, the White House, USAID, UNDP, and more.
Bronwyn Bahr
Bronwyn Bahr is a seasoned nonprofit leader with a strong background in arts administration and performance. She currently serves as the Special Projects Administrator at Omaha Performing Arts, where she leads organization-wide initiatives and government affairs strategy. A Destination Imagination alumna and longtime volunteer, Bronwyn also serves as DI’s Alumni Council Outreach Director and as the Regional/Affiliate Challenge Master for Fine Arts in Nebraska. Her previous board service includes the Nebraska Arts Action Fund, Pottawattamie Arts, Culture, and Entertainment, and the Sioux City International Film Festival. Bronwyn holds a BFA in Drama from NYU and an MPA in Nonprofit Management from the University of Nebraska-Omaha.
Sae Ro
Sae Ro is the Head of Customer Executive Engagement at Moveworks, where he leads customer engagement efforts, including advisory boards, regional events, and AI strategy workshops. With a career spanning healthcare operations, startups, management consulting, and customer experience, Sae brings deep expertise in strategy, innovation, and technology. He earned his B.S. in Medical Technology from the University of Maryland and an M.S. in Health Systems from Georgetown University. Sae is also a proud DI parent—his daughter Emma is an active team member at Glenelg Country School.
Keisha Stephenson Taylor, Ed.D.
Dr. Keisha Stephenson Taylor is the Senior Director of Alumni & Postsecondary Engagement at NAF, a national organization focused on preparing high school students for college, careers, and the future. A recognized expert in college and career readiness, Keisha leads postsecondary planning and alumni engagement efforts, including workforce development programs in collaboration with corporate partners. With over two decades of community service and nonprofit board experience, she has championed causes ranging from education and veterans’ support to arts and health awareness. Keisha holds a BA and MA from Rowan University and earned her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Innovation from Wilmington University at age 29. She is the proud mother of two sons and enjoys traveling and new hobbies with her husband of 23 years.
These five new Trustees bring a remarkable blend of experience, insight, and enthusiasm to our leadership team. Their collective contributions will help shape the future of Destination Imagination as we continue to expand access to transformative learning experiences for students around the world.
Welcome to the team, Bronwyn, Keisha, Sae, Rachel, and Faiza!
