Erik Werner has been working in Secondary Education and International Community Development for the past thirty years. With an undergraduate degree in International Relations from Carroll College, he embarked in the Peace Corps in Bolivia '92-'94 where he served as…

Shagufa is a creative and detail oriented design and management professional. Her educational qualifications and work experience include business management and interior design, but along with this over the years she has been involved in social work and community building…

Emma has a Bachelor's degree in International Development Studies and a minor in Spanish from Calvin University. She worked for two years in Honduras doing community gardening projects, then moved back to the U.S. and worked at a non-profit that…

Maria is a Program Advisor with Global Brigades, where she supports the coordination and implementation of sustainable development programs alongside our partner communities. Maria's background with non profit and international organizations has fueled her passion for empowering local leaders and…

Savannah joined the team as a Squads Abroad Program Associate in August 2025. She has Bachelor's degrees in Cross-Cultural Studies and French from Whitworth University in her home state of Washington. After graduating, Savannah volunteered as an English teacher abroad,…

Ammy got involved with Global Brigades during 2021 as a client liaison, participating in the pilot program for the Business Development TeleBrigades in Panamá, while pursuing their studies in fashion design during the COVID Pandemic. In 2025, Ammy joined the…

Fiona is a graduate of the University of Waterloo (BSc. Biomedical Sciences & Dip. French) and Western University (MMASc. Global Health Systems). After being introduced to Global Brigades by a friend in her second year, she became a member of…

Taru is the Director of Marketing for Global Brigades Canada. She graduated with a BSc in Health Science from Western University in 2021, where she developed a strong passion for public health and healthcare, aligning with Global Brigades Canada's mission…

Isabel started working with Global Brigades in March 2025 with her first Squad and then joined the Program Associate team in April. She completed her bachelor's in Psychology and master's in Family Therapy and Stress for Psychologists. Prior to joining…

Born and raised in Panamá, Paola studied Graphic Design at Universidad Santa María La Antigua. During her studies, she began interpreting for Global Brigades, where she was inspired by the organization’s impactful work in underserved communities. She actively participated in…