Meet the Advocates
We are a dedicated team of child protection specialists working in Thailand, Myanmar, Tanzania, and the Philippines.
Ashlee Heiligman
Global Director
Daniel Nyan is a trained engineer and he applies his planning and problem solving skills everyday as he leads our team of Burmese and Thai nationals. Daniel became an advocate with us in 2010 and his heart for seeing children loved and protected within safe families has greatly shaped our vision and mission. That passion grew even stronger when he and his wife, Leah recently welcomed their first born son.
Daniel Nyan
Asia Director
Onesmo N. Itozya
Tanzania Director
Child Protection Team
Jariya (Lay)
Director of Child Protection
Leah
Child Protection Team
San Thi
Child Protection Team
Joy
Child Protection Team
Khun Mae
Child Protection Team
Chalee
Child Protection Team
Early Intervention Team
Paw Day Nyar
Director of Early Intervention
Phyu Phyu
Early Intervention / Communications
Ma Thu
Early Intervention Team
Zaw Oo
Early Intervention Team
Hay Zel
Early Intervention Team
Ahthit
Early Intervention Team
Myo “Jet” Aung
Early Intervention Team
Naw Wah
Early Intervention Team
Lwe K'Paw
Early Intervention Team
Soe Moe
Early Intervention Team
Su Myat Moe
Early Intervention Team
Tin Tin Oo
Early Intervention Team
Tanzania Team
Francis Mwakatenya
Community Engagement Officer
Esther Chomba
Social Worker
Ms. Jeanne K Ndyetabura
Mr. Kulwa Deteba
Dr. Diana Mndeme
Ms. Naomi M Mhamba
Sojourn Studio Team
Gold Rain
Sojourn Studio Director
Wah Wah
SS Production Manager
Stephanie Melachrinos
SS Quality Specialist
Robin Hogan
Operations Manager, U.S.A. / Sojourn Studio
Asia Operations & Finance Team
Kanda
Director of Operations
Mon Tira
Administration / Finance
Kristine Smith
Finance Advisor, Int’l Liaison
Andrew Hulai
Operations Team / IT
Poe Kwar
Facilities Manager
Som Chai
Transportation Specialist
Zaw Nan
Transportation Specialist
Mu Mu Aung
Hospitality, Community Centers
Myanmar Family Preservations Teams
Myanmar team member’s names are not listed for their personal safety and protection.
Thailand Board
Puangchan (Gan) Griffith
Mighty Oak Tree Foundation
Kanda Phoprasobchok
Vice President
Issara Sathirakulpong
Committee and Treasurer
Panisara Panyapornrungrueng
Committee and Secretary
Kristine Smith
International Team Liaison & Finance
Global Board
Kip Amstutz
360 Equipment Finance
Jake Massengale
Farm and Ranch Real Estate
Frank West
Frontera Builders
Christopher McWhorter
Pilot Thomas Logistics
Sam West
Marion Ranch Management
Tanzania Board
Ms. Jeanne K Ndyetabura
Retired Assistant Commissioner for TZ Social Welfare
Ms. Naomi M Mhamba
Assistant Administrator, Capstone Christian School
Mr. Kulwa Deteba
Director of Risk & Compliance, TIB Development Bank
Dr. Diana Mndeme
Lecturer, Ardhi University, Tanzania
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