As the Director of Programs & Partnerships at IDEO.org, Larrissa applies a systems thinking approach in designing the strategy and implementation of multi-year programs such as First 1000 DAYS and the Billion Girls CoLab. Her leadership in the design and execution of the CoLab model has significantly influenced the evolution of design thinking in Africa, setting new standards for co-design and youth engagement principles within the sector. She is passionate about forging cross-sector partnerships and supporting organisations in designing solutions with implementation strategies that empower local communities and shift power dynamics.