Jeanne Bray

Junior Associate

Jeanne Bray is a nonprofit and global health leader dedicated to advancing women’s equality through education and capacity building. She currently serves as Executive Director of the Foundation for International Education in Neurological Surgery (FIENS) and as Director of Strategic Partnerships & Development at Ohana One International Surgical Aid & Education.

At FIENS, Jeanne has expanded opportunities for women and underrepresented surgeons by increasing fellowship applications by 75%, cultivating new named fellowships, and doubling participation in global webinars. At Ohana One, she directs the Surgical Sight Program, uniting 280 surgeons across 64 countries, with her current work primarily centered on building partnerships across the African continent. In this role, she secures multi-year foundation and corporate funding, fosters collaborations with international NGOs, technology innovators, and academic institutions, and has driven nearly 40% program growth while ensuring women surgeons gain equal access to mentorship and technology-enabled training.

Jeanne’s passion for education equity extends across youth-focused initiatives. As Development Consultant with Anpo Wicahpi Pine Ridge Girls School, she supported Indigenous girls’ educational sovereignty by securing multi-year grants to strengthen Lakota language, culture, and rigorous academics. At Raise A Child Inc., she improved compliance and efficiency for foster youth programs. Earlier, as Director of Development & Communications at GrowingGreat, she empowered children and families through science-based nutrition education, leading the most successful fundraising event in the nonprofit’s 12-year history.

Beyond her executive roles, Jeanne also helps shape the next generation of social impact leaders. She serves on the Social Entrepreneurship and Change Advisory Council at Pepperdine University and the Advisory Board for the University of California Riverside’s Women in Leadership Executive Program.

Building on her academic career in Marketing Management–Communications at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, Jeanne pursued a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Leadership (Nonprofit Studies), followed by a Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship and Change from Pepperdine University.

Across every role, her career reflects a consistent vision: that education is the foundation of equality, and equality is the foundation of change. By strengthening institutions, securing sustainable funding, and creating opportunities for women and youth, she works to ensure that voices once marginalized are fully heard, valued, and empowered.

Fundraising Area of Expertise: Jeanne’s core expertise is in Donor and Constituent Engagement. She also has wide experience in Annual Giving and Direct Marketing; Fundraising Campaigns and Strategic Planning.

Sector Experience: Education, Arts & Culture, Community Based Membership and Advocacy.

Jeanne’s Fundraising Must-Have: A powerful case for support tied to a clear and concise organizational mission statement.

Contact Jeanne at: jbray@ssutton-and-associates.com