ALumni
MARC CHARLES
IT SUPPORT - MARYLAND
Originally from Florida, Marc Charles relocated to Maryland after being stationed there in the Army. He served as an intel analyst for six years and has since decided to go back to college to pursue a degree within his interests of Music and Computer Science.
Shannon Crossley
CALIFORNIA
Shannon is a mom and government program coordinator. Her roots lie in Los Angeles where she was born and raised. She is a DEIA advocate and is a member of NALS’ nominations and elections committee. She is a cheese connoisseur who loves to travel with her husband and son. They reside in the Bay Area with their cats.
Nana Darfoor
QuickBooks Bookkeeper - Georgia
Nana Darfoor, lives in Lawrenceville, GA where he has an accounting and bookkeeping practice, a venture that allows him to blend his professional goals with his passion for community service. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance and a Master’s in Professional Accountancy, both from Georgia State University.
A parent to two children, including a child with autism, has been an ever enriching and enlightening experience for him. When not working or volunteering, Nana finds joy in cooking and photography.
Nana is thrilled to be a part of One Bread and looks forward to contributing his skills and enthusiasm to further the organization’s mission and positively impact our community.
GEORGIANNE DEFEO
intern, public policy - massachusestts
Georgianne is working toward earning her bachelor's degree in political science at Middlebury College. Passionate about policy and women's rights, she has built much of her academic course load around learning about the advertisement and sexualization of women around the world. She looks forward to attending school abroad in Copenhagen where she will take a course on the sex trade. After college, she plans to attend law school and use what she's learned to work toward real change.
Tatiana Dias
Team Lead, Talent Resources - California
With a Bachelor in Economics, Tatiana has participated in a Cultural Exchange program and completed certifications in Human Resources Management and Programming. After work you can find Tatiana planning weekend trips, hiking by the coast, volunteering for meaningful causes and spending time with family and friends.
Cara Elzie
Social Media Manager - Washington
Cara Elzie is a Social Media Manager & Contributing Writer for One Bread Foundation, Inc. Elzie is currently working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism & History with a minor in Justice Studies and Sustainable Food Systems. After graduation, she plans to go to law school and work as a capital defense lawyer appealing death row cases. In addition to volunteering with One Bread Foundation, Elzie works with the American Red Cross, specially the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Youth Action Campaign with the goal of spreading awareness about why IHL is important. When not in school or volunteering, Elzie enjoys spending her free time, reading, traveling, running, playing music, and practicing ASL.
TRINH (KATHY) FLYNT
Data Analyst, CALIFORNIA
Trinh Flynt studied accounting and has eight years of experience in analyzing project costs and financial data. She worked at Apple as a Localization QA Tester for three years before shifting towards machine learning and data science for the past two years and earning a Data Science Certificate from the University of California Irvine. She is passionate about helping businesses make informed decisions by drawing insight from data.
Trinh is based in Dublin, CA. She loves the suburban lifestyle here and taking her 3-year-old son to the local parks and playgrounds. She is committed to lifelong learning and also enjoys traveling, classical music, video games and doing yoga.
Shmuel Frederick
Microsoft Trainer & Technical writer - New York
Shmuel Frederick is a graduate of Queens College where he was awarded The Patricia Kendall Lazarsfeld Scholarship for academic excellence and inducted into Phi Beta Kappa for his outstanding undergraduate career. After college, he interned in business services at Queens Economic Development Corporation where he maintained the client database, met with clients to offer business advice, and conducted phone surveys to assess the effectiveness of the corporation’s activities. Later, as a human resource administrator, he recruited and trained new staff members for The Actor’s Theatre Workshop.
Angel Gardner
Legal Research Analyst
Angel grew up in the Bay Area but currently attends law school in Washington D.C. Currently, She is pursuing a J.D. from American University Washington College of Law and a Masters in Justice, Law, and Criminology from American University School of Public Affairs. She is interested in international criminal law and advocating for victims' rights. Beyond studying, Angel enjoys backpacking for months on end in different countries. Her favorite places are Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, and Peru, but she has traveled to 22 countries so far.
VERA GLONINA
LEGAL RESEARCH ANALYST & LEGAL TEAM LEAD, ILLINOIS
Vera is a graduate law student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) residing in Champaign, Illinois. Vera is originally from Moscow (Russia), where she obtained a law degree at Lomonosov Moscow State University and practiced law for about three years. Vera is passionate about traveling, learning foreign languages, and making a difference in the world. She is committed to self-development and eager to take new challenges.
April Hayzlett
Social Media Team - Contributor, Oklahoma
April holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Missouri-St.Louis and a MBA (Masters in Business Administration) from Purdue University. April has been a Licensed Life, Health, Accident Insurance Agent since the year 2009 and has held several positions in the insurance industry to include Premium Auditor, Sales Producer and Account Management. April envisions a future where every child thrives in a safe and loving environment.
YEN HOANG
TALENT RESOURCES DIRECTOR, SINGAPORE
Yen has more than a decade of experience guiding individuals and teams toward their goals, including 10 years as an environmental and public health lawyer and, more recently, as a global employment advisor. She finds her flow in advocating for the underserved. Yen enjoys reading and discussing books, rescuing house plants, and exploring new trails with her family. Yen considers the Bay Area her home.
PATRICIA HSING
FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS
Patricia has 20+ years of leadership and consulting experience from working with health plans across the U.S.. Most recently, Patricia was an executive for Texas Children’s Health Plan, the first Medicaid health plan in the country established solely for children. Prior to that, Patricia led various health plan innovation-based initiatives and teams at Accenture, a Global Fortune 500 organization. Patricia graduated from The University of Texas at Austin. She lives in Houston with her husband and 2 sons.
Shawntia Jones
accountant - florida
Shawntia Jones, a proud South Florida native, earned her degree and multiple certifications from Broward College, equipping her with a broad skill set and diverse expertise. With extensive experience in executive assistance, project planning, schedule management, logistics, and bookkeeping, she excels in various professional areas.
Shawntia has contributed to the consulting, education, and leadership sectors nationwide. Her proficiency extends to research, operations, and client support. Known for her exceptional organizational skills, she adeptly plans and executes complex projects and administrative systems. Shawntia thrives in dynamic environments, leveraging her foresight and proactive approach to anticipate needs and drive success
Irina Kovacevic
managing editor, Australia
Irina holds her Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of International Studies from Deakin University and has extensive experience in the humanitarian development and not-for-profit sectors in Melbourne, Australia, where she resides, as well as overseas. She worked as a paralegal at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, where she assisted refugees and asylum seekers with their visas, and has worked for various not-for-profit organizations, including the United Nations Development Programme, where she edited and provided feedback on a wide range of publications.
Hari Machina
FORMER Executive Committee Chair & Director, California
One Bread Foundation, Inc. Board Member
Hari is a persuasive leader and visionary, with comprehensive expertise in the design, development, and implementation of innovative business and technology solutions across global and domestic operations.
Hari brings over 25+ years of experience in operations from Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices and Biotech industry, and he holds a PhD in Informatics from Indiana University, Bloomington and a Master’s in Business Administration (Operations Management). Hari is passionate about technology, education and providing equal opportunities.
Ashley MacKenzie
Advisory Board Member, Ontario
Ashley joins us from Toronto, Canada, where she is currently studying at the University of Guelph to pursue a Bachelor of Science, Honors in Microbiology and a minor in Neuroscience. While Ashley is passionate about the medical industry, she is also an enthusiast towards women’s rights, and a strong advocate for child and youth safety, protection and empowerment.
DIPA MARDEMOOTOO
LEGAL RESEARCH ANALYST, CALIFORNIA
Dipa was born and raised on the beautiful island of Mauritius. She obtained a B.A. in Legal Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she developed a passion for community centered work and social justice. She has spent time interning for different NGOs and companies tackling the issues of social justice, human rights, and environmental rights. In the Fall of 2021, she enrolled in law school at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. She hopes to graduate with a concentration in Health Law and Policy with a tracked approach to Health and Social Justice. She is incredibly passionate about human rights and social justice. She hopes to help break down the barriers to the basic human right of quality healthcare that so many minority groups are facing.
ANNETTE MEDINA
FORMER DIRECTOR, CALIFORNIA
One Bread Foundation, Inc. Board Member
Annette Medina has more than 15 years of Executive Leadership experience, including ten years in the HCM including as Vice President with ADP and Ceridian; notably Annette has built a reputation for leading top performing teams proven across three industries with the highest gross margin.
In addition to HCM experience, Annette worked in the Oil Industry in a Corporate Strategy Team for 11 years. She led teams directly in nine (9) countries throughout South East Asia, Latin American and North America for Unocal Oil of California (dba Union 76).
Annette holds an MBA and BA in Business from University of California, Riverside and Keller Graduate School respectively.
Annette has built a brand as a people-focused leader with a passion for driving results by cultivating and fostering a highly collaborative team environment.
Annette is married for 27 years, they have two girls. For fun, Annette loves reading and running, and has completed 6 marathons. She is very dedicated to volunteering in her Church alongside her family.
Claire Moravec
Chief of Staff, Illinois
One Bread Foundation, Inc. - Corporate Officer
Claire Moravec is a detail-oriented Executive Operations leader with the maturity, business acumen, and experience to influence and communicate at all levels of an organization. Claire has strong investigative and analytical skills, and a demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence through product, people, quality, and innovation standards.
As a career intelligence professional and founding member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Social Media Exploitation team, Claire was a leader among her peers at the FBI, driving tactical operations against bad actors weaponizing digital media, social media, as well as virtual and augmented reality technologies through counterpropaganda, mis-, dis-, and malinformation. In 2017 Claire earned the FBI’s Medal of Excellence in recognition of her work supporting the FBI’s National Covert Operations Section. Following government service, Claire served as the Senior Leader overseeing Snapchat’s (NYSE: SNAP) Trust & Safety Operations Team. She is also an Adjunct Professor, teaching Undergraduate courses in criminal psychopathology, and Graduate courses in clinical social work. Claire is a graduate of Columbia University in the City of New York, holding a Master of Science in Clinical Social Work. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and a Bachelor of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago.
Inderpreet Mushiana
Legal Research Analyst - California
Based in the Central Valley of California, Inderpreet Mushiana is a dedicated individual committed to making a meaningful impact and constantly seeks to expand her knowledge. With a bachelor’s degree in political science from San Francisco State University and a forthcoming Master's degree in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Legal Studies from Grand Canyon University, she continuously pursues intellectual growth. With a strong volunteer background, Inderpreet has actively participated in numerous associations and volunteered in various projects, consistently showcasing exceptional skills in oral advocacy, collaboration, and civic engagement.
ANTOINETTE OKONO
BRAND ADVISOR, TEXAS
Antoinette holds a Professional Certified Marketer designation from the American Marketing Association and boasts 16 years of extensive experience in the marketing field. Throughout her career, Antoinette has honed her skills in various marketing domains such as ABM, email, product, programmatic, SaaS, and social media. Antoinette has been married for nearly 10 years, has a 1 year old daughter, and 2 terrier dogs (Pyke and Junior). She loves to learn new things, connect with people, have deep conversations about abstract ideas, and watch Forensic Files.
Lucy Petillo
Data Analyst - Virginia
Lucy Petillo was raised and resides in Northern Virginia. She is passionate about giving back and the rights of women and children. She recently earned her B.S. from James Madison University with a concentration in Information Technology and Communication. Lucy is working towards a career in data analytics and is interested in its ability to fuel new insights and help us make informed decisions. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, playing her harp, and baking.
Chaitra Rao
Talent Resources Specialist - California
Chaitra is a Registered Behavior Technician and works as a paraprofessional at an Elementary School in San Ramon. She loves working with kids and believes that they help her more than she helps them. Chaitra has also worked as an Education and Operations Coordinator and as People Manager in some of her previous roles. With her daughter being in college and her son leaving next year, she feels that this is the right time for her to take up this volunteer opportunity along with her regular job.
MARK ROGERS
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, NEW YORK
One Bread Foundation, Inc. Board Member since 2022
Mark has his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in accounting from Baylor University (Waco, TX). He currently works as a Financial Analyst at Corning, Inc. and has experience doing audit work at a public accounting firm. He is also currently pursuing a CPA certification. In the future, Mark would like to become an expert in analytics and finance to help organizations bridge reporting and strategy.
Mark volunteers at his church and has experience with other nonprofits assisting with bookkeeping, event planning, and fundraising.
El-Nia Shifa
HUMAN RESOURCES Coordinator, California
El-Nia resides in the Bay Area. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in Psychology. She currently works as a youth counselor and teacher. During her free time, she enjoys cooking, yoga, and being with her cat.
MARIELA SOLANO
GRANT WRITER, CALIFORNIA
Mariela is from southern California, currently living in Los Angeles. She enjoys writing, cooking, watching real crime shows, and learning to become a better plant mom. She’s a horror fanatic, and enjoys reading suspense. She graduated from UCSC with a degree in feminist studies. She’s currently enrolled in google courses such as project management, and hopes to work for a corporation that does their part in helping end trafficking.
Yifan Wang
governance Director, Talent Resources -California
Yifan is currently residing in Bay Area. She works as an engineer in a tech company now. Outside of work, Yifan is passionate in participating in community activities, a strong advocate for women's rights and child safety. She would like to leverage her expertises in leadership, project management and technology in this journey.