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"One person can make a difference and every person should try."
John F. Kennedy 35th US President
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We are blessed to have a diversified team. Here they are.
BOARD MEMBERS Donald Stevens, Founder
Donald Stevens began his career after graduating with a degree in Architecture. As a licensed builder,
entrepreneur and President of STUCC ON STEEL Building Systems, Donald was motivated into action when the 2004 Tsunami
struck South East Asia. He assisted in the reconstruction efforts in Sri Lanka through Tsunami REACH. With
the higher goal of helping more children in his heart, Donald along with many supporters have reorgainzed a new
effort (REACH) to aid orphan children in need worldwide.
Donald and his wife Andrea have four children
and reside in Virginia. He enjoys open water swimming, skiing, scuba diving, and working to reduce homelessness throughout
the world.
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Ambassador Curtis
A. Ward, J.D., LL.M
Ambassador Ward, an international lawyer,
is founder and Chief Operating Officer of Curtis Ward Associates LLC. He is a former Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
of Jamaica to the United Nations Security Council; and a former Expert Adviser to the United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism
Committee. Ambassador Ward and his wife Sonia reside in Maryland. They have
three children. He enjoys reading and is actively involved in civic and Caribbean Diaspora activities. |
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Dr. Del Curry, D.C.
Dr. Del Curry is a practicing chiropractor in Winchester, Va. Dr. Curry specializes in rehabilitation with
biomechanics and whole food nutrition. Prior to his professional career, Dr. Curry worked in the residential building
trades as a master plumber in his family business.
In his leisure, Del rebuilds/restores old autos
(Mustangs), swims, bicycles, walks, and loves listening to music on day outings with his wife, Lori. |
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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.
Lara,
a graduate from Saint Louis University with degrees in Psychology and Business left her business weeks after
the 2004 Asian Tsunami to provide humanitarian assistance in the recovery and reconstruction efforts in
countries affected by the disaster. She spent one year working with Habitat For Humanity Sri Lanka and another year
in India working on various Tsunami rebuilding projects. Lara also worked with RedR International as a trauma skills
speaker.
Lara currently resides in Phoenix, AZ, where she is a consultant in marketing, business development and
event planning for various organizations, as well as, a yoga instructor. Lara is passionate about traveleing, helping
others and working within other cultures to understand them better. |
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