Board of Directors
Nneka Norville is the Head of Marketing and Communications at the Effie LIONS Foundation, a global nonprofit dedicated to building a more creative, effective, and open marketing industry — one built to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. In her role, she leads the Foundation’s campaigns, communications, digital platforms, events, marketing insights, media relations, and social media, elevating visibility, deepening stakeholder engagement, and amplifying the Foundation’s relevance across borders and sectors. A seasoned executive with leadership experience spanning the private and philanthropic sectors, Nneka has held leadership roles at Nike, Meta, Viacom, and the Kaiser Family Foundation. Throughout her career, she has led award-winning marketing and storytelling initiatives that move audiences, build trust, and align brands with purpose and performance. She brings a unique blend of strategic vision, cultural fluency, and operational rigor to brand leadership.
Nneka holds a JD from Brooklyn Law School and a BS in Communications from Boston University and is a National Urban Fellow alum. Based in Westchester with her family, she spends weekends exploring the Hudson Valley and planning their next international adventure together. Nneka joined OppNet’s Board of Directors in 2018.
