Meet the Advocates
We are a diverse team of child protection specialists who speak a total of 14 different languages!
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
Thailand-Myanmar Director
Onesmo N. Itozya
Tanzania Director
Gold Rain
Sojourn Studio Director
Kristine Smith
Finance Officer, Int’l Liaison
Jariya (Lay)
Social Worker
Jue Jue
ECDP Director
Kanda
Administrative Manager
Joy
Crisis Response Team
Leah
Emergency Shelter Lead
Wah Wah
Sojourn Studio Logistics & Production Manager
Andrew Hulai
Program Assistant
Chalee
Crisis Prevention Team
Paw Day Nyar
ECDP, Teacher
Khun Mae
Transition Home Team
Ma Thu
ECDP, Teacher
Soe Moe
Crisis Prevention Team
Stephanie Melachrinos
Sojourn Studio Quality Specialist
April
Artisan on University scholarship
Lwe K'Paw
ECDP, Teacher
Naw Wah
ECDP, Daycare Teacher
Hay Zel
ECDP, Daycare Teacher
Su Myat Moe
ECDP, Assistant Teacher
Tin Tin Oo
ECDP, Hospitality
Poe Kwar
Facilities Manager
Som Chai
Transportation Specialist
Some team members 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
Special Thanks to our Storytellers:
Jason Harvel Photography
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