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Pamela Hawley

Founder and CEO

phawley@universalgiving.org
(full bio)

Why I am involved: "At the age of 12, I witnessed extreme poverty in Mexico. From this experience grew a lifelong commitment to service through social entrepreneurship. In 1999, I expanded my commitment as well as my understanding of the sector through international service trips and volunteering opportunities with various NGOs."

Tricia Collins

COO

tcollins@universalgiving.org
(full bio)

Why I am involved: "Many people have the desire and intention to donate and volunteer in communities of need. Their primary obstacles are access to quality opportunities, and trust that their aid will be given directly to those who need it. Universal Giving is the perfect remedy to both of these uncertainties, enabling people to move from intention to action. I'm honored to be a part of it."

Anne Sweeny

Senior Manager of Product Development

asweeny@universalgiving.org
(full bio)

Why I am involved: "I have a passion for recognizing gaps and doing whatever I can to bridge divides, whether between Science and Art, Nature and Nurture, Brain and Heart, the cultures of Korea and America, or the worlds of Corporate and Nonprofit. This curiosity and drive to create common ground among all living beings has led me to UniversalGiving. The vision of UniversalGiving, to create a world where giving and volunteering are a natural part of everyday life, is in perfect alignment with my hope for a unified world in our lifetime."

Adriana Rabkin

Operations Lead

arabkin@universalgiving.org
(full bio)

Why I am involved: "Pamela once told the UniversalGiving team a story of a boy, on a beach, surrounded by dying starfish. The boy threw one after another starfish back into the water to save them. A man who witnessed the act said to the boy, you won't make a difference - you cannot save them all. The boy replied, 'It will make a difference to that one.' This is why I am at UniversalGiving. I want to make a difference to that one organization that is helping the children of Haiti, that one family that is impoverished, that one person who is looking to volunteer across the world. After spending the last 8 years at home raising my two boys I know that my contribution to this world beyond what I teach my children will be to make a difference one small step at a time."

Lucia Casaravilla

Philanthropy Consultant

lcasaravilla@universalgiving.org
(full bio)

Why I am involved: "I have spent a career working in international development with a firm belief that every person can be a change-maker. Whether it's improving their own lives, their communities or even tackling poverty and hunger across the world, everyone has a role to play. With a passion for strengthening communities through leadership and service, I have long made giving and volunteering part of my everyday life. UniversalGiving makes it possible for everyone to do the same."

Janet Oh

Crisis Response Consultant

joh@universalgiving.org
(full bio)

Why I am involved: "I believe in the power of everyday people doing small acts of kindness, that together, create positive change in the world. Whether that means contributing time or money, I believe the act of giving is transformational for the giver and recipient."

Kevin Yeung

Software Engineer


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Why I am involved: "UniversalGiving provides me with a very unique opportunity to leverage my technical skills in web technologies to match enthusiastic and passionate donors and volunteers from across the globe with world-class non-profit organizations and their very worthy and altruistic causes."

Adi Raghavendra

Software Engineer

araghavendra@universalgiving.org
(full bio)

Why I am involved: "I was born and raised in India. From the very early days, I have been exposed to poverty and hardships of people. Basic living conditions such as food and water is a challenge for quite a sizeable number of people in third world countries. I always had an overwhelming need to help these people. Universalgiving gives me this opportunity to reach out to all those people in need."

Omkumar Mariappan

Software Engineer

omariappan@universalgiving.org
(full bio)

Why I am involved: "It's my belief that Technology can have a greater impact in removing the poverty level in developing countries and improving the lives of millions of underprivileged people."

Mark Johnson

Engineer Consultant


(full bio)

Why I am involved: "I am excited by the potential of information technology and the global network to change the nature of philanthropy, and to ameliorate the suffering in the less advantaged parts of the world."

Alex Stillo

System Administrator Consultant


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Why I am involved: "I have witnessed the hardships of others and have made efforts in my life to help out in my local community where I can and wanted to expand my reach to others around the world. UniversalGiving has given me this opportunity to be part of an organization that helps others around the world less fortunate and where I can use my technical background to keep their systems running efficiently within this wonderful organization."

Sofia Ramirez

Operations Consultant

sramirez@universalgiving.org
(full bio)

Why I am involved: "Over the years, I have developed a passion for business, research, and problem solving. I hope to utilize my passion and skills in a place that supports and fosters forward thinking solutions towards mobilizing community service efforts. My desire to incorporate philanthropy in my growth and development has drawn me to UniversalGiving."

Cheryl Mahoney

Marketing Senior Associate

cmahoney@universalgiving.org
(full bio)

Why I am involved: "One of the most frustrating things about wanting to change the world is not knowing how to do it, or even where to begin. UniversalGiving makes it possible for individuals to make an impact on the causes that have touched them, without needing to undertake an extensive research campaign. I am in favor of any good work people want to do, and I am impressed by the way UniversalGiving makes that good work easier to accomplish. I am pleased to have the opportunity to contribute my talents towards doing my own good work with UG."

Armine Avetisyan

Corporate Client Services Specialist

aavetisyan@universalgiving.org
(full bio)

Why I am involved: "Starting my career at a corporate foundation and being part of a team that brought positive changes into the lives of people in need, I realized that I there is nothing more rewarding than to know that with your daily work you change people?s life for the better. At UniversalGiving I have the opportunity to help people worldwide, as I gain valuable insight into the world of philanthropy, social entrepreneurship and corporate responsibility. "

Jessica Schurman

Operations and Development Specialist

jschurman@universalgiving.org
(full bio)

Why I am involved: "I studied International Relations at Santa Barbara in order to stay well versed on current events and to learn about how our world is becoming increasingly interconnected and interdependent. The more I learned, the more I became concerned with the widening disparities between rich and poor. This shocking divide of global inequality has encouraged me to become more self-reflective and has driven me to help those in need. UniversalGiving allows me to play my part in helping to solve inequality while promoting positive change."

Bridget Botelho

Marketing Specialist

bbotelho@universalgiving.org
(full bio)

Why I am involved: "I am excited to be a Marketing Associate at UniversalGiving because I am able to combine my passion for non-profit and international work with my experience in public relations. Being able to apply my skills to such a positive initiative is truly fulfilling and an incredible learning experience."

Nicolas Villegas

Operations and Product Development Specialist

nvillegas@universalgiving.org
(full bio)

Why I am involved: "Ever since a high school trip to Spain, I have had a fascination for working across cultures. I believed my goal in life was to earn the big bucks by helping large companies make million dollar deals in Europe. My career plans were completely changed on a summer trip before college to visit family in Mexico for the first time. During my trip, I visited some of the poorest parts of Mexico and was grieved to see families packed into tiny homes with no electricity or clean water. Seeing such poverty just across the border made me realize just how much help the world still needs. UniversalGiving allows me the opportunity to help poverty-stricken people from all parts of the world, and gives me the chance to learn more about the importance of social responsibility."

Michele Kahrs

Corporate Intern

mkahrs@universalgiving.org
(full bio)

Why I am involved: "I believe that each person matters, regardless of how small or quiet their voice may be, and I believe that everyone has the power and the responsibility to change the world to help each voice be heard. UniversalGiving allows me the opportunity to pair my experience and skills within the corporate world with the rewarding work being done by the UniversalGiving team and our corporate partners. I am inspired by the team and happy to be able to contribute."

Rupa Bose

Financial Consultant


(full bio)

Why I am involved: "I appreciate the opportunity to work with Universal Giving, which is doing such good work. It's really a privilege."


Max McCormick


Max McCormick is the founding engineer of UniversalGiving. Max met Pamela in 2001 and worked pro-bono for several weeks to help brainstorm about the website, create the data model, and build the service. While involved in a host of other creative engineering and musical projects, Mr. McCormick continues to stay involved and support UniversalGiving.

Volunteers and Special Contributors

Oumung Mehrotra

Engineering


(full bio)

Why I am involved: I'm with Mr. Thoreau: 'Things do not change. We change.' I couldn't pass up an opportunity to build software for everyone to work together and change together. For me, that's what UniversalGiving is about.

Austin Smith


(full bio)
Austin Smith's undergraduate years at Princeton introduced him to a rich diversity of ideas that opened the floodgates to his intellectual curiosity. His love for exploring questions and issues continues to inform his worldview.


Teri Lyshorn

Photography Volunteer

teri.lyshorn@gmail.com
(full bio)

Why I am involved: "I am all too familiar with the long and exciting, yet at times agonizing, search for the perfect opportunity to volunteer abroad. That is, it can be agonizing if you are limited to your own search options. UniversalGiving provides a clear and easily navigable site and community of people to help turn the desire to give into an exhilarating reality. I am happy to offer my photographic and videoographic services to indirectly help propel individuals into the most important time in their life: when they GET to GIVE."

In Memory

Brandon Solem

Web Developer


(full bio)

Why I am involved: Brandon Solem joined UniversalGiving in the Fall of 2011 as a Web Developer. He excelled at UniversalGiving, although his time with us was short, and he fearlessly and voraciously tackled a very complex homepage re-coding project with aplomb.

We will all love and cherish Brandon's positive spirit. He is a model for us in attitude: kind, sincerely wanting to serve, ever gracious.

Pawel Modelewski


Pawel Modelewski first joined UniversalGiving in the Summer of 2005 while on a student exchange program from Poland. He was quickly promoted to Special Projects Advisor for the CEO at UniversalGiving due to his sincere desire to serve both the organization and our worldwide communities.

Pawel's unique role included relationship management, database customization, and specific projects for the CEO. Perhaps more than the excellent quality of his work, it was the cheerful and dedicated way in which Pawel approached his daily tasks that has most impacted UniversalGiving. Pawel's enthusiasm, love of learning, and zest for life touched all of us on the UniversalGiving Team. A cherished colleague and friend, Pawel is missed. His contribution to UniversalGiving's vision and culture are irreplaceable; his gentle, kind spirit continues to inspire us in our daily efforts to serve others.

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