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Paradigm Shift
Paradigm Shift is a non-profit that works alongside churches and community organizations to develop a more effective, sustainable way to reach the poor in their communities. They believe that a more sustainable approach to poverty alleviation creates empowerment rather than dependency, and as such they help community and faith-based organizations move beyond giving handouts to creating lasting change in the lives of the poor. Paradigm Shift’s model empowers microentrepreneurs through business training, discipleship, microcredit and mentorship. When combined, these four components provide a holistic approach that tackles poverty at the root and eliminates it for good.
Jedd Schroy
Jedd Schroy co-founded Paradigm Shift. At Paradigm Shift, Jedd oversees the organization on the international front, working closely with Paradigm Shift’s Board of Directors, US financial partners as well as South African churches and stakeholders. Jedd also directs all marketing, fundraising and finances for Paradigm Shift. He was previously an Investment Representative at Edward Jones. Jedd has also worked as the Director of Development for the National Association of Evangelicals and as the National Marketing Specialist for the American Institute of Architects. Jedd holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Janelle Schroy
Janelle Schroy co-founded Paradigm Shift. At Paradigm Shift, Janelle directs the daily operations of the South Africa project, working with Paradigm Shift’s staff and Master Trainers and with South African partner church leaders on long-term planning. She has coordinated multiple international development projects for both United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Asian Development Bank. Janelle was previously an Project Manager at John Snow, Inc. and was a Master Trainer and Project Manager at Making Cents International. Janelle has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science/International Affairs from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California.
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