The people behind the org

Meet the team! We’re small in number, but mighty in creative thinking, know-how, and empathy. We’re also really fun to work with.

Gillian O'Neill

Executive Director
LinkedIn

Thoughtful leader with 20+ years’ experience working at the intersection of communications and technology, helping foundations, nonprofits and brands transform their value and impact.

Carla Yuen

Strategy Director
LinkedIn

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

Rafaela (Haffah) Teixeira

Creative Director
LinkedIn

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

Prab Laoharojanaphan

Program Director, Thailand
LinkedIn

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

Laure de Dainville

Program Lead, International
LinkedIn

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

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.

Maud Pernet

Strategy Consultant, Program Incubation
LinkedIn

Empathetic leader with deep experience in strategy, innovation, and systems thinking, working to build impactful civic programs that drive meaningful social change.

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 a commitment to progressive and democratic values.

Rachel Thomas

Senior Writer
LinkedIn

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

Yasmine El Moursi

Program Manager
LinkedIn

Communications specialist passionate about women’s empowerment, with extensive experience in nonprofits and global ad agencies managing multinational brands. A polyglot and entrepreneurial thinker known for bold ideas and a dynamic approach.

Marlies Talay

Program Manager
LinkedIn

Strategic thinker and people connector with 10+ years of experience managing programs and building initiatives to foster community engagement and drive systemic change. Passionate about snail mail.

Patrina Couling

Event Producer
LinkedIn

Strategic thinker and accomplished project leader with 15+ years of experience in partner relations, business development, branding, and events.

Bruno Menon

Design Director
LinkedIn

Accomplished creative director and designer, known for his synthesis of fine art, typography, and innovative processes to create impactful brand experiences.

Robert Oliveira

Motion Designer & Video Editor
LinkedIn

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

Viviana Dávila Giraldo

Communications Manager
LinkedIn

Creative strategist with 11+ years of experience in journalism, communications, and content creation.

Mel Moody

Head of People & Culture
LinkedIn

Employee experience expert with 13+ years transforming workplace cultures by designing and scaling human-centered programs that have empowered thousands of employees across nonprofits, startups, and Fortune 500 companies.

Olga Kan

Finance Director

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

Nepal Asatthawasi

Development Advisor
LinkedIn

Global citizen with nearly 20 years of experience supporting justice-driven organizations with actionable, mindset-shifting strategies in fundraising and organizational development. Currently nesting in the woods of upstate New York.

Prim Maneechot

Community Organizer, Daybreaker Network, Thailand

Coming soon!

Chuveath Dethdittharak

Community Organizer, Daybreaker Network, Thailand

Coming soon!

Natnapin (Faire) Phadungpattanodom

Community Coordinator,
Daybreaker Network, Thailand

Coming soon!

Sina Wittayawiroj

Senior Designer, Tune&Co, Thailand

Thai artist and designer using visual storytelling to connect social movements with creative communities that can help them foster meaningful dialogue and impact.

Ratanapon (Fon) Chueakaew

Project Manager, Tune&Co, Thailand

Manager and coordinator passionate about advocacy and supporting movements. Strategically planning social movement activities for maximum impact within available resources.

Krit (Neng) Saeng

Administrative Officer, Tune&Co, Thailand

Activist and campaigner who gathers information and coordinates efforts to support social movements, expanding public participation in campaigns to create an ecosystem that fosters the advancement of human rights and democracy.
Moonlights as a lawyer.

Wimolrat (Bum) Thammissaro

Data and Campaign Coordinator, Tune&Co, Thailand

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

Nist Pianchupat

Interpreter, Thailand

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

Soonyata (Gee) Mianlamai

Translator, Thailand
LinkedIn

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

Tritrabhorn (Jauw) Pohsri

Senior Designer, Thailand
LinkedIn

Designer with 10+ years of experience in creative direction, strategy, urban planning, and digital innovation, bringing a global perspective on sustainability and cultural impact.

Chinatip (Shin) Egkantrong

Designer, Thailand

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

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