President: Curtis Betzler (425)223-1126

Working with young people allows one to feel connected to the future and I have been fortunate enough to be a teacher for many years. I think sharing with students that through their education the opportunities afforded them in their future will increase is very critical to our world. Through travel, I’ve also been able to meet many incredible people in some amazing places on our planet. During these travels I also recognized the need for educational resources and basic needs in some areas more

Vice President: Barb Steeves

Barb brings a background of business leadership as well as a passion around actively working to help our global community. She currently leads the Risk Management Office for Microsoft's Online Services Division. Prior to Microsoft, Barb was a Consultant and an Assistant Vice President for Safeco Insurance. more

Secretary: Jenna Velozo

Jenna is in her fifth year of teaching mathematics at Beaver Lake Middle School. In 2007 she had the opportunity to travel with Curtis Betzler and Rob Tyrrell to South Africa - the experience changed her life and opened a door for a new way to give back to the community. more

Strategist: Joe Osborne

Joe firmly believes in the value of cultural exchange and the potential it has to transform the way we view ourselves and interact with the world. As the Sr. Advisor to People to People Ambassador Programs, Joe manages a large, dedicated group of volunteers and travels extensively to create partnerships and address crowds about this global education program. more

Director of Programs: Ellen Betzler

As an educator for over two decades, Ellen has helped thousands of students grow as human beings while building skills for the future. Her teaching experience canvasses Special Education, Middle School and High School. Her teaching, coaching and numerous positions of leadership have provided her with a broad prospective of how to assist students. more

Director of Marketing: Caroline Brown

Caroline has been actively involved in helping kids since obtaining her education degree in the UK and teaching home economics to high school children for some years. In 1994 she moved to France, holding positions as an English language teacher in a communications company as well as bringing up two fantastic children, Ellie and Toby. more

Director: Linda Guard

An active volunteer in the Issaquah School District for many years, Linda and her daughter spent three weeks in South Africa in the summer of 2008 visiting schools, meeting children, and assisting with the distribution of educational supplies. more