Solar Cookers International announced on February 1st that Dolores Weis has joined the organization as its Executive Director, effective immediately. Ms. Weis brings eighteen years of humanitarian management experience across many countries and cultures, including Eastern Africa and Eastern Europe. A large portion of her efforts have focused on health and women, issues closely intertwined with the work of Solar Cookers International. In addition, Ms. Weis has been instrumental in dramatically growing several organizations and will leverage this experience to capture and shepherd the many opportunities that lay ahead for SCI.

"We are thrilled to have found in Dolores the rare combination of proven leadership skills, strong administrative capabilities, and international experience needed to help SCI broaden its scope and increase its impact," said SCI Board President, Gary Hursh.

Prior to joining Solar Cookers International, Ms. Weis served as Executive Director for the Navajo Lutheran Mission in Arizona where she was responsible for creating and implementing strategic directives involving systems, procedures, program development and fundraising to improve the overall operations of the organization. She also served in various senior-level positions with Air Serv International, Women for Women International and the American Red Cross. Ms. Weis holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications, a Practical Nursing degree, and a Masters degree in Public Administration.