David Downey, CAE, Assoc. AIA
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| David, in yellow, organized post tsunami team to Sri Lanka |
David is a seasoned association executive currently
responsible for successfully leading the implementation of business development and sponsorship strategies at the American
Institute of Architects (AIA). Previously, David led the AIA Center for Communities by Design where he was responsible
for the AIA Disaster Assistance program, the Design Assistance program, AIA150 Blueprint for America and other livable community
initiatives. David led a team in Sri Lanka following the 2004 South East Asia Tsunami. He was active in recovery and
rebuilding programs in Louisiana following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. David is passionate about urban design, humanitarian
assistance, and helping to enable the power of the architecture community to solve local community challenges.
ACTION ADVISORS: Action Advisors are part of the REACH family and serve the organization by working on developing
or implementing new project opportunities around the world. Do you have a project where children are in need? Please
conact us. Thank you! Deryck Boulanger
Deryck
was born and raised in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. After graduating from the University of New Hampshire in 2005 with
his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, received his Master’s of Science degree from Angelo State University in
Industrial/Organizational Psychology in 2008. Deryck currently resides in Portsmouth, NH and is working as a staffing manager
with Robert Half International. Deryck is a member of the Big Brother/Big Sister program. Deryck is passionate about
health and well-being, enjoys reading and traveling, and looks forward to utilizing his education to better the lives
of others.
Chris Ellis
Chris graduated from James Madison University in May of 2008 with
a degree in Business Management. During his time at JMU, Chris was involved in many campus activities and organizations.
He served as a founding executive board member of the Virginia Iota chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon. He held the position
of Vice President of Finance for Alpha Kappa Psi, Professional Business Fraternity, and was a member of the designated driving
service, SafeRides, which ensures that students have access to free, safe transportation. Chris currently lives outside
Philadelphia, PA and works for SEI Investments.
Nisha is
a documentary filmmaker, researcher and writer based in Toronto. Her directorial debut, Bollywood Bound received excellent
reviews and screened at numerous film festivals across Canada, the USA, Asia and Europe. It was widely telecast in North America
and Asia. Pahuja's print writing has appeared in Elle magazine and various arts and fiction anthologies. Five years ago
she read an article about the diamond trade and was instantly hooked by the story. Diamond Road is her second
film as a director and writer.
Leanne
received her undergraduate degree in Business from Indiana University – Bloomington in May 2001 and her law degree from
Indiana University – Indianapolis in May 2004. While in law school, Leanne participated in the school’s
pro bono program and volunteered as a child advocate to provide a voice for abused and neglected children in court.
She currently lives in Indianapolis, Indiana where she works as an attorney in the area of child welfare.
She is also a member of the National Association of Counsel for Children. In addition to her passion
of improving the lives of children, Leanne loves to travel and enjoys hiking with her husband, reading, and spending time
with friends and family, including her two dogs.
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