Vision and Values
Our Mission
Helping Resource-Deprived Communities Thrive By Creating Sustainable Economic And Social Improvement Through Partnerships With Social Ventures Around The Globe In Line With United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
Our Values
We value Professionalism and Generosity. We believe in performing our work with excellence, having a high degree of knowledge, character, and leadership. We believe that our professionalism is not meant for our own personal gain; therefore, we generously give our knowledge, resources, time, energy, and finances.
We value Community. We believe in the dignity of all people. We believe we are not the heroes in our activities, rather it takes teamwork alongside these communities. To do so, it takes real, personal connection.
We value Measurable Improvement. We believe social impact can be seen and measured, both quantitatively by the metrics we set and qualitatively by the stories of the lives changed.
We value Empowered Sustainability. We believe real change means sustainability and ownership by these communities. In line with Community, we seek to empower the communities we work with to be their own change agents.
We value Integrity and Transparency. We believe in being honest, open, and doing what we say we’re going to do. We believe in the legal accountability structures set in place by authorities in any country and seek to abide them.
Leadership
Executive Director
Mark Latham
Mark has over three decades of professional experience in various roles, including Accounting, Human Resources, Project Management, and Operations, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of company performance. He is actively involved in non-profit work, focusing on operations and fundraising for multinational, fair trade projects.
Board Member
Johnny Fowler
Johnny has 35+ years of experience in non-profit organizations in the US. His experience includes managing international financial operations.
Nathan Burns is a fundraising professional with a record of helping nonprofits scale their fundraising operations, from nonprofit start-ups to organizations with $70M operations. His first board experience was with a start-up nonprofit in Orlando, restoring women who have been trafficked, and he is now excited to serve on the board of Professionals International to help resource-deprived communities thrive.
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Nathan Burns
Board Member
Caleb Bogia-Curles
Caleb lives in central Pennsylvania with a burgeoning young family and a passion for creative problem-solving. His varied background includes nonprofit leadership, business development, and entrepreneurship. Today, he is a financial planner seeking to help a variety of entities plan effectively and give more to the causes they support. Working extensively with nonprofits is one of the best parts about this vocation.
Celeste is a human resource professional with a focus on all aspects of total rewards. Originally from Birmingham, AL, she now resides in Massachusetts with her husband and three boys. Celeste received her undergrad in business from Huntingdon College and a Masters in Business at Harvard University. Celeste has nearly two decades of non-profit engagement and sponsorship experience.
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