Our People
At Pencils of Promise, our core values guide everything we do.
![AUDACITY](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/new-PoP-icons-v05-03.png)
AUDACITY
We are dreamers, risk-takers and boundary-pushers. We innovate to advance sustainable change.
![LEARNING](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/new-PoP-icons-v05-10.png)
LEARNING
We are knowledge-seekers and life-long learners. We iterate and evolve in order to deliver quality programming.
![TRANSPARENCY](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/new-PoP-icons-v05-06.png)
Transparency
We are open and honest. We seek to collaborate through successes and challenges, speaking hard truths when it matters most.
![COMMUNITY](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/new-PoP-icons-v05-13.png)
Community
We represent and honor diverse identities. We work to address injustices and global education inequality.
Global Leadership
![KAILEE SCALES](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Headshot-Kailee-Scales-optimized.jpg)
Kailee Scales
Chief Executive Officer
![ADAM BRAUN](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Headshot-Adam-Braun-USA.png)
Adam Braun
Founder & Chairman
![FREEMAN GOBAH](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/FreemanGobah_GhanaCountryDirector2.png)
Freeman Gobah
Ghana Country Director
![JORGE BOLOM](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Jorge-Bolom-Country-Director-Guatemala.png)
Jorge bolom
Guatemala Country Director
![LANOY KEOSUVAN](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/LaNoyKeosuvan_LaoCountryDirector-LAOS.png)
Lanoy Keosuvan
Lao Co-Country Director
![GUILIYA LAOXAYDA](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/GuiliyaLaoxayda_LaoDeputyCountryDirector.jpg1_.png)
Guiliya Laoxayda
Lao Co-Country Director
Global Staff
- Ghana
- Guatemala
- Laos
- USA
![AUGUSTINA OFORI](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Augustina.png)
AUGUSTINA OFORI
Programs Coordinator, WASH
![ANTHONY QUASHIGAH](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/AnthonyQuashigah_ConstructionCoordinator1.png)
ANTHONY QUASHIGAH
Projects Manager
![COURAGE TETTEH](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Courage.png)
COURAGE TETTEH
Programs Coordinator, Teacher Support
![DERICK ASEM](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Derick.png)
DERICK ASEM
WASH Officer
![DOROTHY DAVORDZI](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Dorothy-Davordzi.png)
DOROTHY DAVORDZI
Teacher Support Officer
![DENNIS WOATSI](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Dennis-Woatsi.png)
DENNIS WOATSI
Driver
![EDWIN ASARE](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Edwin-_Asare.png)
EDWIN ASARE
L&E Manager
![EMMANUEL DEI](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Emmanuel-Dei.png)
EMMANUEL DEI
Programs Officer, Teacher Support
![EVELYN KANGAH](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Evelyn.png)
EVELYN KANGAH
Programs Officer, Teacher Support
![ERIC TSORHE](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Eric.png)
ERIC TSORHE
Senior Assistant, Administration
![GILBERT DZIMABI](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/GilbertDzimabi-Driver.png)
GILBERT DZIMABI
Driver
![GIFTY NYAMASHIE](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Gifty-Nyamashie.png)
GIFTY NYAMASHIE
Teacher Support Officer
![HILDA EBELIN](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/HildaEbelin_OfficeCoordinator1.png)
HILDA EBELIN
Administration Manager
![JESSICA GEH](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Jessica.png)
JESSICA GEH
WASH Officer
![MARGARET BANINI](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/MargaretBanini-AccountsOfficer.png)
MARGARET BANINI
Accountant
![MARGARET MARY DEBRE](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/MargaretMaryDebre-WASH.png)
MARGARET MARY DEBRE
Lead Programs Coordinator, WASH
![](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/pencil-298x300.png)
Miranda Gavor
L&E Officer
![NELSON KLU](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NelsonKlu-TeacherSupportCoordinator.png)
NELSON KLU
Lead Programs Coordinator, Teacher Support
![REUBEN AFETSI](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Reuben.png)
REUBEN AFETSI
L&E Officer
![RAPHAEL BANDIM](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Raphael-Bandim.png)
RAPHAEL BANDIM
Programs Manager
![RICHARD GLALAH](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/DSinikaphoto-01-300x300.png)
RICHARD GLALAH
L&E Officer
![ROBERT MENSAH](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Robert-Mensah.png)
ROBERT MENSAH
WASH Coordinator
![SAMUEL KPO](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Samuel_Kpo.png)
SAMUEL KPO
Programs Officer, Teacher Support
![](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Headshot-Senyo-Agbleze-optimized-300x300.png)
SENYO AGBLEZE
TEACHER SUPPORT OFFICER
![STEPHEN AGOZI](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Stephen.png)
STEPHEN AGOZI
Site Supervisor
![WILFRED AGBO](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/wagbo-01-300x300.png)
WILFRED AGBO
Teacher Support Officer
![WISDOM VORDZORGBE](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Wisdom.png)
WISDOM VORDZORGBE
L&E Coordinator
![](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/pencil-298x300.png)
Alex Alvarado
Teacher Support Coordinator
![](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/pencil-298x300.png)
Alicia Alvarado
Maintenance
![](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/pencil-298x300.png)
Ana Silvia Santéliz
Pedagogy Coordinator
![Carlos Mendez](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Carlos-Mendez-Guaemala.png)
CARLOS MéNDEZ
Programs Manager
![Diego-Ixcol-Cuin](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Headshot-Diego-Ixcol-Cuin-Guaemala-300x300.png)
DIEGO IXCOL CUIN
School Infrastructure Coordinator
![](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/pencil-298x300.png)
Elena Pinto
WASH Coordinator
![ELISA WEISSENBERG](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Elisa-Weissenberg-Development-Coordinator-Guaemala.png)
ELISA WEISSENBERG
Administration, Global Communications
![Estela-Sac](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Estela-Sac-LE-Technician-Guaemala.png)
ESTELA SAC
Evaluation & Data Coordinator
![](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/pencil-298x300.png)
HENRY SAJCHÉ
School Infrastructure Manager
![](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/pencil-298x300.png)
Inés Alcazar
Pedagogy Coordinator
![](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/pencil-298x300.png)
Jaquilin Salazar
L&E Manager
![](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/pencil-298x300.png)
JONATHAN TOC
Accounting & Finance Coordinator
![LUIS COR](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Luis-Cor-WASH-Technician-Guaemala.png)
LUIS COR
Impact Analysis Coordinator
![](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/pencil-298x300.png)
MANOLO CASTRO
Accounting Assistant
![](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/pencil-298x300.png)
MELVYN BETETA
Head of Human Talent
![NESTOR RODRIGUEZ](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Nestor-Rodriguez-Guaemala.png)
NESTOR RODRIGUEZ
Logistics Coordinator
![AI KEUNG CHITTAVANH](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/AI-KEUNG-CHITTAVANH-LASO.png)
AI KEUNG CHITTAVANH
Construction Technician
![AI MAI KEOVIENGKHAM](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/AiMai_Driver-LASO.png)
AI MAI KEOVIENGKHAM
Driver
![BAY SOULIVANH](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BaySoulivanh_FinanceHRManager-LASO.png)
BAY SOULIVANH
Finance & HR Manager
![BOUNLAM KHANTY](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BOUNLAM-KHANTY-LASO.png)
BOUNLAM KHANTY
Senior L&E Teacher Support Technician
![BOUNSAI PHONEGADITH](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Bounsai-LASO.png)
BOUNSAI PHONEGADITH
Senior WASH Technician
![DAVANH XAYYALAY](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Davanh-LASO-300x300.png)
DAVANH XAYYALAY
Finance Associate
![HOUASAI XIONG](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/HOUASAI-XIONG-LASO.png)
HOUASAI XIONG
Senior Teacher Support Technician
![JUA YANGSANSAI](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/JuaYang_DeputyProgramsManager-LASO.png)
JUA YANGSANSAI
Programs Manager
![KHAMLA SOUKSOMBATH](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/KhamlaSouksombath_ProgramsCoordinator-LASO.png)
KHAMLA SOUKSOMBATH
Teacher Support Technician
![KHAMPHAT LATTANA](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/KhamphatLattana_ProgramsCoordinator-LASO.png)
KHAMPHAT LATTANA
Teacher Support Technician
![LEE VONG LAO](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/LeeVongLao_ProgramsCoordinator-LASO.png)
LEE VONG LAO
L&E Technician
![MAI NYIA YANG](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/MaiNyia_ProgramsCoordinator-LASO.png)
MAI NYIA YANG
WASH Technician
![NORKEO DUANGKHAM](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NORKEO-DUANGKHAM-LASO.png)
NORKEO DUANGKHAM
Senior L&E Build Technician
![UNTOU YANGSANESAY](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/UntouYanSanesay_ProgramsCoordinator-LASO.png)
UNTOU YANGSANESAY
Teacher Support Technician
![Brad Wisdom](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Headshot-Brad-Wisdom-300x300.jpg)
Brad Wisdom
Chief Global Advancement Officer
![](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Headshot-Carly-Mortensen-optimized-300x300.png)
carly mortensen
Associate, Strategic Initiatives
![](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Headshot-Eliza-Fetter-300x300.jpg)
ELIZA FETTER
Associate, Operations
![Julie Baker](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Headshot-Julie-Baker-2-300x300.jpg)
Julie Baker
Chief Development Officer
![](https://pencilsofpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/pencil-298x300.png)
Kevin Rodrigues
Director, Development Operations
Board of Directors
Adam Braun (Chair)
Founder, Pencils of Promise
Brad Haugen*
CEO, Westbrook Media
Gabriel Bourgeois
CEO, Revere Resources
Hope Taitz*
President, ELY Capital
Jason Hodes
Partner, William Morris Endeavor
Phitsamay S. Uy
Co-Director of Center of Asian American Studies and Associate Professor, UMASS-Lowell
Astrid Womble
Director and General Counsel, EverWatch Financial
Courtney Beale
Executive Assistant, United States Secretary of State
Gary Vaynerchuk
Co-Founder, VaynerMedia; Chairman, VaynerX
Leslie Engle
Executive Director, Sprout Society
Meighan Stone *
Senior Fellow, Women & Foreign Policy, Council on Foreign Relations
Michael Weiss*
Co-Founder and CEO, ISLY
Robert Hamwee
Managing Director, New Mountain Capital
*Denotes Emeritus Board Member
Advisory Board
Brittny Knight
Editor-in-Chief, Love Inc. Magazine
Eric Knight
Senior Trader, Jane Street Capital
Jim Kwik
CEO, Kwik Learning
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Entrepreneur
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Founder, SB Projects
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