Team
Giovanni Marchand
CEO
Masters: International Development
Bachelors: Accounting
Devoted to helping people and supporting organizations that develop low socio-economic communities. Loves to play soccer and works as an consulting associate at CohnReznick.
Helps people apply for community resources, and builds programs for low-income people.
Grace Kim
Vice-President
Masters: Public Administration
Bachelors: Government and Politics & the English Language and Literature
Minor in International Development and Conflict Management
Passionate about progressing humankind, facilitating human capital development, and living life to the fullest.
Connects with nonprofit organizations to build projects, and applies for grants.
Matias Vesperoni
Treasurer
Major: Economics
Minor: Spanish Language
Committed to giving a voice to the unrepresented public in our local communities, and eager to create a positive change towards equality in a system promoting inequality.
Manages project budgets and fundraising opportunities.
Renzo Pajuelo
Secretary
Major: Economics and Finance
Fighting for the equality of all people. Loves Family, Soccer, and Travel
Helps people with low-income to apply for community resources, such as rent relief, energy bills, food stamps, and unemployment insurance.
Jacob Migdall
Chief Technology Officer
Major: Computer Science
Minors: Public Leadership and Sustainability
Dedicated to making a smarter and more just society for all people. Loves chess and transit policy and is currently working as an analyst at Accenture.
Developing a voting app to share resources and support to help people to register to vote.
Angela Kim
Board Member
Major: International Studies
Minor: Sustainability
Committed to mitigating the effects of the climate crisis on society and the natural world. Diligently serves communities such as inner-city children, local elderly, and international low-income families.
Passionate about understanding the intersection of the climate crisis and human rights to better aid underprivileged communities, including climate refugees
Alessandra Marchand
Board Member
Masters: Political Science
Minor: Gender Studies
Aims to use her language proficiency in English, Spanish, and French to help citizens elect leaders that best represent them. Also has an interest in Journalism, as she believes through better education and information, we can help tackle the many injustices the world faces.
Juan Escobar
Board Member
Major: Environmental Economics
Minor: Sustainability
Dedicated to helping those who are less fortunate succeed in society.
Helps people with low-income to apply for health insurance through Medicaid and Medicare.
Nicholas Smurthwaite
Board Member
Major: Psychology and Kinesiology
Physical Therapist in training with a long history of community service within the U.S. and across the world through experiences in Pinares, Honduras and Cape Town, South Africa.
Analyzes outreach metrics to share information with people in need.
Fawzi Asraf
Board Member
Masters: Public Health and International Development
Dedicated his life to continuous learning and the pursuit of justice and transformative change. As a refugee, Fawzi has a sharp understanding of how the state can oppress people through sanctioned violence or the failure to support people who live at the margins.
Justus Mwaka Musia
Director
Hungry 4 Change Kenya
Diploma: Tours and Travel
Bachelors: Community Development
Certified tour guide specializing in unforgettable Kenyan and East African travel experiences. He creates customized safaris and tours, showcasing the region’s beauty and culture.
Beyond tourism, he is committed to uplifting local communities through sustainable travel and philanthropy, ensuring his work leaves a lasting impact.
Chester Cruz
Finance & Operations Advisor
Bachelors: Business Marketing
Strong dedication to helping low socio-economic communities by addressing essential needs.
Strong interest in analytics, data collection and finance to help drive growth for businesses and non-profits.
Committed to continuous learning and development to create meaningful change within our communities.
Outside of work, enjoys fitness, basketball, and traveling
Erika Paredes
Operations Manager
Major Criminology
Minor Criminal Justice
Passionate about addressing humanitarian crisis and supporting refugees and people in vulnerable situations.
Focused on inspiring individuals to rediscover their strength and self-worth.
Advocates for social justice, equality, and human rights, working to create lasting positive change.
Jane Nthenya Musia
Board Member
Hungry 4 Change Kenya
Masters: Public Health
Bachelors: Community Development
Passionate about empowering disadvantaged groups to realize their full potential.
Believes in putting “Humanity First.”
Laurie Jevons
Development Operations Consultant
Masters: Nonprofit Management
Bachelors: Psychology
Experienced nonprofit organizational expert; leading public health projects, securing grant funding, facilitating strategic planning, and building effective human resource operations.
Values social sustainability in addition to environmental sustainability.
Ava Zakikhani
Development Consultant
Master: Public Policy
Bachelors: History, Law & Society, and Middle Eastern Pluralities
Supported donation drives, grant applications, and researched opportunities for building capacity.
Passionate about community engagement, committed to connecting neighbors to vital resources and ensuring that grassroots efforts translate into meaningful change.
Alexander Kinyanjui
Board Member
Hungry 4 Change Kenya
Master’s: Development Management
Master’s: Community Psychology
Mental health advocacy, humanitarian response, program management, crisis intervention
Mental health policy, climate change & mental health, youth mentorship, technology & healthcare access
Supporting under-served communities, researching mental health & climate change, mentorship, and social impact initiatives