Pete Stanga is FSD’s Executive Director. Pete has worked with grassroots international development and human rights initiatives since 1994. Most recently, he was the Executive Director of IDEX (International Development Exchange) for six years, overseeing the organization’s mission to support community-based economic development. Before joining IDEX, Pete dedicated much of his career to international human rights, serving as Co-Director of Peace Brigades International/USA – an organization that protects human rights workers in areas of repression throughout the world. In addition, he coordinated social reconstruction projects with displaced populations in former-Yugoslavia with the Anti-War Campaign of Croatia, and a United Nations Social Reconstruction Program in Bosnia. Pete serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors of Grantmakers without Borders. He has a Bachelor’s Degree from University of California at Berkeley, and a M.P.A. from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. You can reach Pete at fsdpetes@gmail.com.

Mireille Cronin Mather is FSD’s Managing Director. Her work in international development over the past decade has supported programs in 30 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, with field work in ten. She has over 13 years’ management experience in the nonprofit and private sectors, and has led initiatives program design and management, advocacy, partnership and capacity building, and strategic communications from community-based to international policy levels. Prior to joining FSD, Mireille was the communications director for iOWH, a non-profit pharmaceutical company funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and for USAID’s flagship child survival project (BASICS). For several years, she consulted for international development organizations in program design and management, business development, and technical communications. She has a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies from VPI&SU, and enjoys hiking with her dog Augie, swimming in the ocean, and being a taste-tester for her chef husband, Stafford. You can reach Mireille at mireille@fsdinternational.org.

Ana-Mari Hamada is FSD’s Communications Director. She is strongly committed to helping individuals and communities mobilize resources towards promoting sustainable development, locally and internationally. She has spent over a decade working in the policy, non-profit, and academic sectors in the US, Europe, and Latin America. She has been a successful advocate, fundraiser, and advisor for organizations such as: the Fritz Institute, Mission Economic Development Agency, African Technology Development Forum, Sustainable Food Lab, EARTH University, Ecologic, MEND-Medicine In Need, Global Alliance for the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis, UN Foundation, WHO-European Regional Office, Swiss Ministry of Health, OECD,GTZ, and the UNDP. She was also a senior lecturer in political science, international relations, peace studies, international business, and environmental economics for five years and brings close to seven years advanced research and international fieldwork experience covering various aspects of socio-economic development, specifically, comparative political economy, public sector reform, natural resource management, and education policy.

Ana-Mari has advanced degrees from UCLA and the Claremont Graduate University, is a native Spanish and English speaker, works and plays in French and German, and enjoys practicing yoga, running, surfing, good books, long conversations, local markets and related cooking! You can reach Ana-Mari at anamari@fsdinternational.org.

Robin Anderson-Wood is FSD's Outreach and Communications Coordinator. In 2004, she graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies and Minor in Spanish. While a student, she studied a semester abroad in Salamanca, Spain and for her Senior Project conducted a research study that examined the relation between foreign language training and ethnocentrism. After graduation, Robin moved to Quito, Ecuador to work with local schools on education initiatives and community development projects. Her experiences in Ecuador combined with her travels throughout other parts of Latin America and Europe deepened her interest in international development. In the spring of 2006, Robin joined FSD's Site Team in Argentina as a Program Coordinator where she helped build FSD's relationships with local organizations, managed the project work of interns and volunteers, and supported the implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems. She returned to work with FSD’s San Francisco office in the fall of 2007. Currently, her work focuses on increasing awareness of FSD’s efforts through building an international portfolio of university partnerships, expanding FSD’s online marketing strategy, designing FSD's website and other collateral, and speaking at various local and national events. Robin is excited to use her skills and experiences to support FSD's growth into a more impactful development organization. You can reach Robin at robin@fsdinternational.org.

Jennifer Lemire is the International Programs Director at FSD where she focuses on program management, monitoring & evaluation, and sustainability and expanding the impact of all FSD programs. Originally from Massachusetts, Jennifer received a Masters degree in International Development from Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. Prior to starting college, Jennifer spent a year in Brazil living with a host family and learning Portuguese. Jennifer has also lived on an equestrian club in Argentina and studied local politics and economic development in Zimbabwe. Jennifer has worked in a number of academic and organizational settings including Clark University's Study Abroad Office, the Tikvah Fund and the Circle of Women. Prior to joining FSD, Jennifer was the Program Coordinator for the Middle East and Horn of Africa at Grassroots International, an international development and human rights organization that works with social movements and progressive organizations to build a global movement for social justice. Jennifer brings close to a decade of program management and program development experience and is excited to join the FSD team. You can reach Jennifer at jennifer@fsdinternational.org.

Brandon Leonard is an International Programs Officer. He graduated from the George Washington University in 2008 with an MA in International Development Studies. As part of this program, he completed a year-long applied research project that took him in Uganda to learn about the unmet needs of those who have been displaced by two decades of war in the northern region of the country. This experience cemented his commitment to work toward sustainable development solutions. Brandon previously worked in the Virginia Governor’s Office on an initiative to improve community-based services for people with disabilities. He has also worked with the Men’s Health Network – a Washington, D.C.-based public health organization – and with the Institute for Alternative Futures, a non-profit research and educational organization in Alexandria, VA. Brandon’s primary interests include international public health, microfinance, and human rights. He received his BA in Foreign Affairs and Spanish from the University of Virginia in 2004. You can reach Brandon at brandon@fsdinternational.org.

Caitlin Drewes is an International Programs Officer at FSD where she manages the Grants Program and Giving Circles. Cait was born and raised in California, and she attended UC Santa Cruz where she received a B.A. in Anthropology. After studying in Java, Indonesia, she left college for a period to backpack though South East Asia. Following college she spent two years in the Peace Corps teaching English in rural Bangladesh. Upon her return, Cait earned her M.A. in International Comparative Education from Stanford University in California. She worked as a Program Officer for Relief International, running global education projects and student and teacher exchanges in six different countries. She most recently served as the Program Director for New Global Citizens working with youth on global philanthropy and development issues. She currently serves as the Program Committee Chair for The Clarence Foundation, working on engaged global philanthropy and grantmaking. She spends as much time as she can in the mountains, hiking and camping. She loves to cook (and eat) and spends a large amount of time experimenting at her stove. You can reach Caitlin at caitlin@fsdinternational.org.

Adam Eads is an International Programs Officer with FSD. After graduating with a BA in Sociology from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 2001, Adam spent time traveling and working around Asia before settling in Burma in 2006 to volunteer for a small school and community centre in a disadvantaged township near Rangoon. This experience inspired a return to academia, and in 2007 Adam enrolled at the University of Glasgow where he completed his Masters in Environment and Sustainable Development. In addition to traveling, Adam enjoys reading, cooking, cycling and arguing about politics. You can reach Adam at adam@fsdinternational.org.

Maria Chiochios is an International Programs Contractor at FSD. She graduated from UC Davis in 2008 with a BA in International Relations. Through UCD's study abroad program, Maria had the opportunity to travel around South Africa and Argentina where she discovered her desire to live and be involved in development work overseas. When she returned to school, Maria was able to take several anthropology and community development classes to compliment her experiences abroad. Now, to enhance her theoretical development knowledge, Maria is working towards getting herself back to Africa to do field work. Besides traveling, Maria's other interests include dancing, reading, ceramics, stand-up comedy, and candy. You can reach Maria at fsdchiochios@gmail.com.

Ashley Nee is the Alumni Relations and Events Coordinator at FSD. After graduating from SUNY Purchase with BA’s in Art History and Cinema Studies Ashley embarked on an adventure that greatly influenced the path of her life. Ashley explored the art history of France and Greece before spending five months backpacking through South America, immersing herself in the language and cultures. During college Ashley studied abroad in Nanjing, China sparking a life-long desire to experience the world's diversity. Her coursework at Purchase examined the intersection of activism and art, studying documentary filmmaking and representation. While traveling Ashley became interested in ways of becoming more directly involved with the communities she encountered, leading to her to FSD. It is Ashley's goal to return to Latin America to work in Human Rights and Conservation. In addition to travel Ashley enjoys: photography, reading, SCUBA diving, surfing, camping, dancing, laughing, good food, live music, running, and is currently training to become a yoga teacher. You can reach Ashley at ashley@fsdinternational.org.

Barclay Keir is a Graphic Design contractor at FSD. Born and raised in South Carolina, Barclay transitioned into graphic design after graduation from Elon University with a BA in Communications. Three years later all of her dreams came true when she packed up her car and drove west to San Francisco (yes, its very different than the south). Extensive travel outside of the US has deepened her understanding of the world and its needs, and she hopes that her time at FSD will broaden her skills to become more active in the field. Outside of the office you can most likely find her anywhere but at a computer. You can reach Barclay at fsdbkeir@gmail.com.

Interns and Volunteers

Carolyne Njogu is an International Programs Intern with FSD. She graduated from San Francisco State University with a BS in International Business. Carolyne is originally from Kenya, where she spent her childhood and some of her adult life. Through life experiences, Carolyne understands first hand the daily struggles facing those who live under repressive regimes enduring the harsh realities of life in abject poverty and other social ills. Through her studies, she has done several research in the field of Social Entrepreneurship, Micro-financing, Corporate Governance & Social Responsibility, Pro-Poor Tourism, and other related topics such as how firms can produce and innovate products and/or services that serve the least privileged, or the so called Bottom of the Pyramid (BOP) populations--spurring new economic opportunities that add value, and new entrepreneurial activities in local communities contributing to poverty alleviation initiatives at grassroots level. Carolyne's interests includes social justice, economic, social, political, and human development issues, and plan on pursuing graduate studies in either sustainable development or international law. In her spare time Carolyne enjoys traveling, meeting new people, arguing politics or any interesting topics, biking, running, adventure, TaeBo, dancing, blogging, and networking with others who share similar passions. You can reach reach Carolyne at fsdcnjogu@gmail.com..

Amanda Shuck is a Communications Intern at FSD. A graduate from Centre College in Kentucky, Amanda received her B.A. in International Studies and Government. Although she was interested in Peace and Conflict Resolution and International Development while at Centre, it was a venture to India in January, 2008 that really piqued her interest for the latter. As such, she plans on attending graduate school to pursue International Development next fall. Her other interests include bikram yoga, trying new restaurants (Mediterranean and Latin American cuisines are her favorite), learning Spanish, dancing, and traveling. Although there are many countries of intrigue, Turkey, Greece, Peru, Argentina, and Jordan are at the top of her list. You can reach Amanda at fsdashuck@gmail.com.

Sonya Genel is a Graphic Design Intern at FSD. She was born in Russia and came to the States in 1991. Growing up on the east coast she was lucky enough to travel often and has lived abroad in France and Italy. After graduating from Boston University with a BFA in painting and art history, Sonya became a Yoga Instructor and began working various jobs in program development & marketing for the arts. After a season of living in the Grand Teton Mountains she found herself in San Francisco. Sonya has a wide range of interests. Whether she is teaching yoga, making art, rock climbing, volunteering, or white water raft guiding, Sonya is always striving to better the lives of others. She hopes her time at FSD will broaden her skills to go into the sustainable development field in the future. You can reach Sonya at fsdsgenel@gmail.com.

Josie Morgan is a Graphic Design Intern at FSD. She is a native of Oakland, California and recently graduated from UC Berkeley in May 2009 with a BA in Architecture. Her education emphasized the interdisciplinary nature of design and its relevance to / influence on social, political, and environmental spheres. In this way, she gained interest in issues of social and environmental sustainability in design. Josie hopes to continue her education in environmental design. She also enjoys drawing, art, food, the outdoors, and competing in bicycle races. You can reach Josie at fsdjmorgan@gmail.com.

Clare Kritter is an Online Marketing Intern at FSD. In 2008 she graduated from The Colorado College with a degree in Sociology and a minor in African Studies. During her education, Clare had the opportunity to spend a semester living abroad in Nairobi, Kenya studying public health and development throughout the region, as well as globalization and it's resistance in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Upon graduation, Clare received a grant to spend seven months in coastal Ecuador filming a documentary exposing the environmental and socio-cultural impacts of the commercial shrimp farming industry. In addition, she worked with a community-based organization implementing a trash collection, classification, and education program in one of the poorest and most politically corrupt regions of the northern coast, completing a 30-minute informational film about the social impacts of the contamination. The film is now being used by the organization to apply for funding. Clare hopes to continue her work and education in sustainable, community-based development, and also enjoys modern dance, travel, speaking Spanish, reading, spending time in the sun, and learning to cook. You can reach Clare at fsdckritter@gmail.com.

Max Lucy is an Alumni Outreach Intern at FSD. He is a native of Bellingham, Washington, and was fortunate enough to travel to Europe, Costa Rica, and South Africa before graduating from High School. In 2009, Max graduated from the University of San Francisco with a BA in International Studies: Environment and Development, with minors in African Studies and Environmental Science. During his education, he received the opportunity to spend a semester in Switzerland, studying International Relations and Social Justice, in addition to Development Studies for a semester in Uganda. Max spent a significant period of his time in Uganda with rural communities living in the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains while conducting research on community conservation and livelihoods in the face of National Park preservation. His host families in the Rwenzoris were just a couple of many that have continuously inspired him over the last six years to pursue a career in International Grassroots Development. Besides continuing to travel, Max hopes to go back to graduate school in the future for a degree related to Sustainable Development or Design. His other interests include black and white photography, pottery, stone wire-wrapping, live music, dancing, soccer, skiing, hiking, and spending time with friends in both Bellingham and San Francisco. You can reach Max at fsdmlucy@gmail.com.