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.

US team

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.

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.

Laura Charney

Strategist
LinkedIn

Writer, researcher, and urban flower farmer with a penchant for human rights policy. Keeping a finger on the pulse of culture and politics to shape narratives that drive social change.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Olga Kan

Finance Director
LinkedIn

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

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.

Thailand team

Prab Laoharojanaphan

Program Director
LinkedIn

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

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.

Prim Maneechot

Community Organizer, Daybreaker Network
LinkedIn

Human rights defender who is passionate about community building and the power of storytelling, with a background in journalism and politics in Thailand.

Natnapin (Faire) Phadungpattanodom

Community Coordinator,
Daybreaker Network
LinkedIn

Once–and–always a literature student and a feminist working to mobilize diverse groups and amplify the voices of the unheard through the power of art and community, with hands-on experience in feminist campaigns, advocacy, and research across Thai CSOs—domestic and international.

Worayut (Pop) Moolsert

People Operation Manager
LinkedIn

Social movement professional with 7+ years in Thailand, designing transformative learning experiences for individuals and teams. Expertise: curriculum development, facilitation, team building, strategic program design using Transformative and Experiential Learning.

Nantawat (Au) Saksakulkunakorn

Community Journalist, Daybreaker Network
LinkedIn

A campaigner with three years in the constitutional movement and a lawyer with an interest in multidisciplinary, committed to amplifying everyday voices, exploring ordinary practices, and transforming knowledge into a shared resource rather than a privileged domain.

Sina Wittayawiroj

Senior Designer, Tune&Co
LinkedIn

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

Krit (Neng) Saeng

Administrative Officer, Tune&Co

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.

Ratanapon (Fon) Chueakaew

Project Manager, Tune&Co

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

Wimolrat (Bum) Thammissaro

Data and Campaign Coordinator, Tune&Co

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

Papimol (Friend) Lotrakul

Visual designer
LinkedIn

Multidisciplinary designer with 6+ years of experience in branding and art direction. Creating thoughtful, impactful work rooted in the belief that creativity can make the world better.

Subject matter experts

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.

Tritrabhorn (Jauw) Pohsri

Senior Designer
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
LinkedIn

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

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.

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.

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.

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