Our Team
Evan Gwyn
Evan has served on the Kenan Foundation Asia board in Thailand for 15 years, developing a deep commitment to education and economic development across Southeast Asia. Driven by that experience, he founded Kenan Asia USA to build a U.S.-based platform connecting American donors and partners to KFA's work throughout the region. A Chapel Hill, NC-based entrepreneur, he also manages Springside Ventures & Upper Pond Properties.
President
Allison Morrison
Allison brings over a decade of experience across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe working with UNICEF, OECD, and leading nonprofits. A passionate advocate for gender equality, youth empowerment, and entrepreneurship, she founded Project Hub Yangon and led mentorship and entrepreneurship programs for refugees and youth in Lebanon. As Director of Partnerships at Kenan Foundation Asia, she drives strategic partnerships and inclusive program design to create social change at scale.
Director of Partnerships
Communication and Development Lauryn Taylor
Lauryn is a recent graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied Media & Journalism and Public Policy. She conducted independent research in Monrovia, Liberia, partnering with local nonprofits to develop digital strategies that strengthen economic growth. That experience sparked a passion for leading not-for-profit and non-governmental organizations into the digital age — a passion she now brings to Kenan Asia USA. She is building the organization's early digital presence, including website development, social media, and donor outreach.