The people behind the org

Meet the team! We speak 14 languages and come from 10+ countries. Our experience spans global agencies, grassroots movements, and everything in between.

US team

Gillian O'Neill

Executive Director
LinkedIn

Thoughtful leader with 20+ years at the intersection of comms and technology, helping organizations and brands transform their value and impact.

Speak to me in: English, Spanish

Carla Yuen

Strategy Director
LinkedIn

Community organizer, citizen pruner, and strategist with 10+ years in branding, research, and design across multinationals & community-based nonprofits.

Speak to me in: English, Cantonese

Mariana Botero

Strategy Lead
LinkedIn

Women’s rights activist and strategist with 10+ years of experience in advocacy and branding, committed to social impact and systemic change in human rights.

Speak to me in: Spanish, English, Italian

Laura Charney

Strategist
LinkedIn

Writer, researcher, and urban flower farmer with a penchant for human rights policy, shaping narratives that advance social change.

Speak to me in: English, French, German

Marco Grasso

Senior Designer
LinkedIn

Senior designer with 14+ years of experience in branding and digital design, driven by a relentless love for photography and progressive values.

Speak to me in: Italian, English

Rachel Thomas

Senior Writer
LinkedIn

Egalitarian, humanitarian, and optimist. Writer and editor with 12+ years of experience in content marketing, PR, comms, copywriting, and copy editing.

Speak to me in: English, Italian, French

Laure de Dainville

Program Lead, International
LinkedIn

Attorney, human rights advocate, glitter enthusiast, and project leader strategically supporting partners and teams to achieve social impact.

Speak to me in: French, English, Spanish

Yasmine El Moursi

Program Manager
LinkedIn

Polyglot comms specialist and entrepreneurial thinker with extensive experience in nonprofits and global agencies. Passionate about women's empowerment.

Speak to me in: Arabic, English

Marlies Talay

Program Manager
LinkedIn

Strategic thinker and people connector with 10+ years managing programs and building initiatives to foster community engagement. Snail mail enthusiast.

Speak to me in: English, Dutch

Olga Kan

Finance Director
LinkedIn

Strategic financial expert with 8+ years of experience managing financial operations in the for-profit and non-profit sectors.

Speak to me in: Russian, Mandarin, English

Mel Moody

Head of People & Culture
LinkedIn

Employee experience expert with 13+ years transforming workplace cultures & empowering employees of nonprofits, startups, and Fortune 500 companies.

Speak to me in: English, Spanish

Thai team

Prab Laoharojanaphan

Program Director
Daybreaker Network
LinkedIn

Movement strategist with 12+ years of interdisciplinary experiences in political communications, organizational development, and data science.

Speak to me in: Thai, English

Chuveath Dethdittharak

Strategy Director
Daybreaker Network
LinkedIn

Civic strategist, movement facilitator, and protest songwriter with a focus on organizing campaigns, social welfare advocacy, and human rights education.

Speak to me in: Thai, English

Prim Maneechot

Community Organizer
Daybreaker Network
LinkedIn

Human rights defender with a background in journalism and Thai politics. Passionate about community building and the power of storytelling.

Speak to me in: Thai, English

Natnapin (Faire) Phadungpattanodom

Community Coordinator
Daybreaker Network
LinkedIn

Feminist and literati working to mobilize diverse groups and amplify unheard voices through art and community. Experience in campaigns, advocacy, and research.

Speak to me in: Thai, English

Worayut (Pop) Moolsert

People Operations Manager
Daybreaker Network
LinkedIn

Social movement professional with 7+ years designing transformative and experiential learning experiences for individuals and teams.

Speak to me in: Thai, English

Nantawat (Au) Saksakulkunakorn

Community Journalist
Daybreaker Network
LinkedIn

Campaigner and lawyer committed to amplifying everyday voices and transforming knowledge into a shared resource.

Speak to me in: Thai, English

Sina Wittayawiroj

Senior Designer
Tune&Co

Thai artist and designer connecting social movements with creative communities that can help them foster meaningful dialogue and impact.

Speak to me in: Thai, English

Krit (Neng) Saeng

Data and Campaign Coordinator
Tune&Co

Activist, campaigner, and lawyer. Coordinates efforts to support social movements and expand public participation for human rights and democracy.

Speak to me in: Thai

Ratanapon (Fon) Chueakaew

Project Manager
Tune&Co

Manager and coordinator passionate about advocacy and social movements. Strategically planning for maximum impact.

Speak to me in: Thai

Wimolrat (Bum) Thammissaro

Administrative Officer
Tune&Co

One-of-a-kind behind-the-scenes support person with duties ranging from finance, document management, to operational facilitation.

Speak to me in: Thai

Papimol (Friend) Lotrakul

Visual Designer
Tune&Co

Multidisciplinary designer with 6+ years of experience in branding and art direction.

Speak to me in: Thai, English

Subject matter experts

Nepal Asatthawasi

Development Advisor
LinkedIn

Global citizen with ~20 years supporting justice-driven orgs with fundraising and organizational development strategies. Currently nested in upstate New York.

Nist Pianchupat

Interpreter
LinkedIn

Simultaneous interpreter, language justice advocate, and polyglot with a passion for reading world literature in its original language.

Soonyata (Gee) Mianlamai

Translator
LinkedIn

Thai-English activist, translator, and interpreter with 10+ years of experience in politics, PR, marketing, arts, and self-development. Moonlights as a lawyer.

Robert Oliveira

Motion Designer and Video Editor
LinkedIn

Versatile video editor and motion designer with a passion for blending art and technology to create engaging visual experiences.

Rafaela (Haffah) Teixeira

Senior Designer
LinkedIn

Highly-accomplished Brazilian creative director committed to positive social change. Expertise in art direction, design, and visual storytelling.

Tritrabhorn (Jauw) Pohsri

Senior Designer
LinkedIn

Designer with 10+ years of experience in creative direction, strategy, urban planning, and digital innovation.

Chinatip (Shin) Egkantrong

Designer
LinkedIn

Multidisciplinary designer passionate about social issues, striving to create work that advances positive change.

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