Charlene is a Teacher of English for Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), a former AmeriCorps member, and a returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Samoa). Having spent her career in education and the non-profit sector, she is led by a deep commitment to the dignity, protection, and support of child life everywhere and to every person’s access to basic human rights.

Melissa is a teacher with over 15 years of experience teaching and learning abroad. She has worked extensively as a volunteer with refugee initiatives during her time overseas, and has led numerous student-based projects aimed at building meaningful connections and raising funds for displaced communities. As a teacher, a parent, and above all a human being, she feels a deep and ongoing responsibility to advocate for fairness, dignity, and opportunity for all children and vulnerable people.

Jen is a wife, mother, and pediatric physical therapist. She has dedicated her career to helping others through work in the nonprofit sector and in the trenches of the public school system. An avid volunteer, Jen is motivated by a deep sense of empathy and the commitment to do her part in making the world a better place.

Elvira is an HR specialist, a mom, and a performing arts enthusiast. After having lived abroad for many years, she’s become a firm believer that what most enriches us as human beings is knowing people from other cultures and being open to learning from each other.

Ana is a therapist and humanitarian organiser. Her work is rooted in understanding trauma, building resilience, and actively challenging systemic injustices. Alongside her therapeutic practice, she has dedicated herself to coordination and advocacy efforts supporting families displaced by war and conflict. Moved by a profound empathy for vulnerable or marginalised populations, Ana is committed to ensuring that displaced children are met with the care, resources, and human rights they are fundamentally owed.