Sandra Veloso is equipped with a double degree in Social Science and International Studies from the University of Technology - Sydney. Sandra has worked in program development and management since 1991 and in international development since 2000. She is passionately committed to people empowerment and gender equality. Sandra is highly experienced in training and facilitation; mentoring and team building; intercultural skills; partnership/network engagement; strategic leadership; grassroots civic organizing; and leading change within complex development contexts.
Sharon Goens-Bradley is the Regional Director for the Midwest. Prior to this position, Ms. Goens-Bradley worked for a community foundation doing anti-racism work. Sharon holds a master's degree in counseling psychology and a bachelor's degree in Russian language. She has traveled extensively and has volunteered as a mediator, circle keeper and restorative justice practitioner.
Keith B. Harvey is the regional director for AFSC’s Northeast region, a position he has held since 1992. The region’s work includes peace, economic justice, immigrant rights, and healing/criminal justice issues.
Kimberly Niles joined AFSC as director of planning and evaluation in June 2018. At AFSC, her initial focus is on visioning and execution of a new strategic framework for 2020-2030.
Jason has more than 20 years of experience in development, communications, strategic planning, and management at organizations focused on social justice, human rights, and global education and leadership. Most recently he was Vice President of Seeds of Peace in New York City.
Willa is responsible for implementing and managing human resources policies and programs in the areas of recruitment, employment, benefits, employee relations, and equal opportunity employment in compliance with government regulations and organizational for AFSC's staff of over 300 people.
Mark served as the chief marketing and communications officer at the American Friends Service Committee. During his 25 years with the organization, he led efforts in web strategy and development, public education materials, public opinion research, fundraising appeals and marketing, brand strategy, advocacy campaigns, and more.
Joe has built an extensive career in financial leadership positions within nonprofits where he has gained significant experience. For the last 10 years Joe was with Food Bank of South Jersey, a nonprofit which provides food access to the needy. During his tenure as COO and CFO he was responsible for financial operations, financial reporting, auditing, and a variety of operational projects.
As deputy general secretary, Hector has been responsible for AFSC’s overall diversity and inclusion strategy, implementing a new safety and security program, and improving organization-wide operations and systems. Prior to joining AFSC in 2013, Hector served as chief diversity officer and vice president for strategic community engagement for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. His work has been credited with strengthening the organization's ability to engage communities of color in serving children facing adversity.
Laura oversees AFSC's U.S. programs, working with U.S. regional directors and executive committees to manage and strengthen programs. She also works with the associate general secretary for international programs on cross-regional collaborative programs.