Wallis Etienne is a dedicated advocate for women and marginalized communities, serving as the Vice President of International Women of H.O.P.E. (IWOH) - a nonprofit committed to empowering women and girls through resources, opportunities, and counseling that foster healing, restoration, and hope for a safe and productive future.

With over eight years in the nonprofit sector, Wallis has a deep-rooted passion for service, inspired by her parents, who were community leaders. She previously served as the Grants Manager for Young People Matter (YPM) in Atlanta, Georgia, where she helped secure $500,000 in funding to operate an emergency shelter for homeless and runaway youth. She also worked as a Grants & Contracts Analyst for the Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters, Southern Region, managing over $100 million in federal and private contracts while ensuring compliance and financial oversight.

Beyond her work in the U.S., Wallis has collaborated with organizations in Africa and Brazil, fulfilling her passion for uplifting underserved communities and helping them build sustainable futures. Wallis currently works in the public health sector in the federal government. 

Wallis attended Mount Ida-UMASS Boston, focusing on pre-law, and is pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration at Strayer University.