About us
What is Mongolia Education Foundation?Mongolia Education Foundation (MEF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit registered and established in the
United States to promote and encourage education, research and training in Mongolia. MEF is
partially volunteer run and acts as a fiscal sponsor organization for educational programs for
Mongolia and its communities.
MEF works in tandem with Mongolian Education Initiative NGO
(Монголын Оюуны Санаачилга ТББ) in Mongolia.
Boarder of Directors
Walter Jenkins
Chairman
Walter Jenkins
Chairman
Walter Jenkins is an American businessman and philanthropist. He first visited Mongolia 20 years ago to help out a friend who was making a documentary film. Ever since, he has been involved in supporting education and arts initiatives in Mongolia. He sits on the board of the Arts Council of Mongolia, Zorig Foundation and fulfills the role of the Chairman of the Mongolia Education Foundation. Over the past 15 years, Jenkins has created and sponsored a number of leadership training programs for young Mongolians. Jenkins was awarded with the Order of the Polar Star (the highest award Mongolia can present to a foreign citizen) by the President of Mongolia for his many years of commitment to Mongolia. 
Layton Croft
Board member
Layton Croft
Board member
Layton Croft is a corporate executive with diversified management and extensive Mongolia focused resource industry expertise. He has served on senior roles with several Mongolia and Asia focused companies. Mongolia is Croft’s passion as he continues to support and serve the Mongolian youth. 
Jim Dwyer
Board member
Jim Dwyer
Board member
Jim Dwyer was a New York-based investment banker specializing in mergers and acquisitions for over 30 years. He now lives in Mongolia with his family and advises corporations on financial matters. Jim currently serves as an independent director of several Mongolian-based entities. 
Steve Saunders
Board member
Steve Saunders
Board member
Steve Saunders is the former President of the North America-Mongolia Business Council, the first and oldest international trade organization linking Mongolia to the West. Saunders has been actively involved in Mongolia’s economic development for over 20 years.