Oakland, CA – Tilting Futures is thrilled to welcome Amr Razzak to its Board of Directors. A seasoned international corporate law partner and Peace Corps alumnus, Amr brings a rare combination of cross-sector experience, global perspective, and deep commitment to public service.
He joins a dynamic and engaged board at a pivotal moment in Tilting Futures’ growth, when demand for our programs is rising, and the opportunity to shape global learning systems is greater than ever. He shares our conviction that young people everywhere deserve access to transformative opportunities to grow, connect, and lead.
“Amr brings a wonderful combination of global perspective, legal expertise, and a deep commitment to equitable partnership,” said Erin Lewellen, CEO of Tilting Futures. “In our earliest conversations, he asked thoughtful questions about how our students engage with local communities to enable mutual growth. That – paired with his deep governance and international experience – makes him a powerful addition to our board.”
A Bold Future Ahead
With the addition of Amr to our Board of Directors, Tilting Futures is accelerating its work to build a worldwide coalition of young people equipped to tackle our most pressing global challenges. We aim to make experiential global learning a standard in mainstream education. With rising demand from students, higher education institutions, and industry leaders, expanding access has never been more critical. The leadership of our Board will guide us in ensuring more young people have the opportunities, networks, and experiences they need to lead, innovate, and create lasting social impact.
A Global Legal Mind with a Heart for Service
Amr Razzak
Corporate/M&A partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
Amr Razzak is a corporate/M&A partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, where he advises public and private companies, private equity funds, and multinationals on complex cross-border transactions. Over his 25-year career, he has led deals across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Australia, and has been recognized as one of the top technology and M&A lawyers in the U.S. by Chambers USA, Lawdragon, and MergerLinks.
After graduating from college, Amr served in the Peace Corps in Cameroon, supporting community development initiatives in the Far North Province. During his final year, he acted as the Peace Corps Provincial Representative for the Far North Province, supervising volunteers posted in the region’s many hard-to-reach project sites — an experience that continues to shape his approach to service and cross-cultural collaboration. He joined Skadden in 2000 and became a partner in 2008. He led Skadden’s pro bono “Know Your Rights” initiative and serves as chair of the firm’s Palo Alto Skadden Experience Committee.
AMR’S TILT MOMENT
During the majority of his Peace Corps service in Cameroon, Amr was based in Yagoua, a town in the country’s Far North Province near the Chad border. He did a lot of work in a village called Polgué, and the surrounding area, which he reached by riding a motorcycle along narrow, sandy roads through fields of millet, beans, and peanuts.
One ride out to the village became a defining moment. As he recalls, “I felt incredibly grateful. I was contributing in a small way, but a way that positively impacted a number of people’s lives in a very real sense. People were looking out for me, sharing what brought them joy, and inviting me into their lives. That moment of clarity pulled everything together: the experience, the relationships, the learning — how much I was learning from them.”
That insight, about humility, shared learning, and deep listening, continues to shape how Amr shows up in his work and leadership. It’s also what drew him to Tilting Futures. The organization’s commitment to centering local expertise, creating reciprocal learning environments, and equipping young people to lead with empathy aligns with the values that have guided his life and career.
As he joins the Board of Directors, Amr brings a lived understanding that meaningful impact starts with showing up, staying curious, and building trust across lines of difference.
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About Tilting Futures
Tilting Futures is building a worldwide coalition of young people with the skills and networks to solve our most complex global challenges and to make global experiential learning a universal rite of passage. For 15 years, we have been equipping emerging leaders (ages 17-22) to navigate diverse perspectives, engage in civil dialogue, and drive positive social impact in their communities and industries. Our flagship program, Take Action Labs, immerses students in hands-on apprenticeships, blending real-world experience with self-discovery and global orientation. With rising demand from students, higher education institutions, and industry leaders, we are working to integrate this powerful learning model into mainstream education, ensuring access for all. When they graduate, our students join a global alumni community 3,000+ strong, continuing to collaborate, lead, and create impact across sectors and borders.
For more information about our board and programs, visit https://www.tiltingfutures.org.
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