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“I am passionate about creating an equal playing field for all children. And I’m thrilled to be part of an organization dedicated to ensuring that every young child has access to quality care and education, regardless of their circumstances.” Morgan has had the privilege of spending the last two decades helping NGOs with projects in Asia, Africa and South America raise funds and tell their stories. She is honored to serve as OneSky’s first CEO following our visionary founder, Jenny Bowen, and to share Jenny’s passion for making high quality care and early education available to children living in low-resourced communities in Asia.
“After 17 years in the corporate world, I moved from a career at Dell to OneSky. Though OneSky was just ‘one subway station away,’ for me it was like a dream come true to join an organization devoted to helping orphaned children.” Emma began her career in China at an American venture capital firm. She then went to the US, received her MBA from the University of Southern California in 2000 and worked at the Silicon Valley Bank. Five years later, she returned to China to join Dell, where she built her controllership capabilities.
“I am excited to join the OneSky team, helping children reach their potential by supporting their teachers, families, and caregivers. I’ve built a career championing advancing equity within the early childhood sphere and could not think of a better place to continue working on that mission.” Before joining OneSky, Shanelle served as the Associate Commissioner for Child Welfare Support Services covering all of New York City at the Administration for Children’s Services. She also worked at the NYC Department of Health as the Senior Advisor for Early Childhood Education. Shanelle holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Innovation from NYU.
“I was born and raised by my grandparents and extended family in Hong Kong before reuniting with my parents in Boston at the age of seven, so I’ve been fortunate to experience firsthand the benefits of growing up in a safe and supported environment with responsive and caring adults.” Before joining OneSky, Roger spent over a decade working at the intersection of government, nonprofits, and the private sector to help innovative organizations grow and scale their impact.
“I believe that every child is born with his or her own potential for healthy development. If we give children a helping hand, in time and in the appropriate way, it will make a significant difference in their lives later.” Hien holds a B.A. from Danang Pedagogic University, as well as an M.A. in Educational Management. Over the last 23 years, she has worked for World Vision and East Meets West foundations in the mountainous and rural areas of Vietnam. She has spent most of her life living with and helping poor and vulnerable children and women in remote communities.
“I feel immense pride supporting parents and caregivers by promoting the power of responsive
care, and witnessing how the lives of vulnerable children are being transformed by love.” Phyllis was raised in Hong Kong and studied overseas, graduating from the University of Melbourne. She went on to receive a Master’s in Counseling from Monash University. After gaining experience in education and management, she moved back to Hong Kong to serve the children and parents of her homeland. Prior to her work at OneSky, Phyllis worked as a kindergarten principal.
“I want to work for children, especially disadvantaged children. Happiness is when I become the one serving their interests. I am grateful to the leaders and colleagues at OneSky for creating a great and humane working environment.” After nearly 15 years of teaching Early Childhood Education (ECE) at universities and research institutes in Vietnam, and cooperating with NGOs and the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training in the field of ECE, Alice welcomes the opportunity to use her passion for helping children at OneSky’s Early Learning Center (ELC) in Vietnam.
“I am so lucky to have joined OneSky. Because it was in line with my dream to do more for Mongolian young children, aged 0-3.” Gereltuya was a specialist teacher of hearing-impaired children and Educational Manager at a school for deaf and blind children for 20 years after graduating from the Pedagogical University in Hungary in 1982. She received her Master’s Degree in Special Education in 2000. She also managed educational projects funded by the EC, ADB, and World Bank for 16 years. Before joining OneSky she served as the Education Program Manager at Save the Children.
“Working with vulnerable children, observing them, helping them help themselves and learning from them has already made my life extraordinarily significant. These beautiful little angels make miracles of their lives and prove that every child has infinite potential. I feel so lucky and proud to work at OneSky.” Before joining OneSky in 2008 as an Infant Nurture field trainer, Daphne served as a local representative of Chinese Children Adoption International for twelve years. She majored in English and is committed to studying Montessori education systematically and in-depth by taking professional training courses in her spare time.
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“When I was a baby my family moved from the U.S. to Asia where we spent most of the next 18 years— in Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, and Thailand. Now, supporting vulnerable children in Asia through OneSky’s work allows me to give back to the people and places that helped shape my life.” Celia has more than 20 years of NGO experience in fundraising and communications, most recently heading the Grants and Publications team at Room to Read. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia University and is passionate about advocating for those who are not always heard.
“I was fortunate to have my mother’s nurturing love during my childhood. When I was 19, my mother got sick and could no longer be a presence in my life. But the foundation she laid for me in childhood paved the way for me. When I learned about OneSky in 2000, I instantly felt connected to children who had also lost their mothers’ love.” Ivy was born in Taiwan and moved to the United States as a teenager. She studied economics at the University of California, Berkeley, and maintains a strong interest in education and working with children.
“When I joined OneSky in 2013, I was immediately immersed in the production of our Video Resource Library. This beautiful collection of training movies strives to inspire caregivers to foster the development of their orphaned children through the magic of responsive care. Having had the incredible fortune of growing up in a loving family, my work at OneSky has provided me with the opportunity to honour the precious gift that life has given me.” Before joining OneSky, Melissa worked for years in the post-production world of non-fiction filmmaking.
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“Being a part of the OneSky family has allowed me to continue supporting vulnerable children in my own motherland. By helping to provide these resilient children with loving care and hope, I believe that I have found my life’s purpose.” After graduating from university in Australia with a degree in Marketing and Psychology, Carmen joined an international relief and development organization, which supported children suffering from extreme poverty. Carmen joined OneSky Hong Kong in 2011 and has over 20 years of experience in development/fundraising for both international and local NGOs. She currently lives in Melbourne with her family.
“I grew up in a loving family and it wasn’t until working with children abroad that I saw the sobering reality so many children face, born with little nurturing support or care. But I also saw the inspiring resiliency of a child, despite all odds.” A native of northern California, Katie has always been passionate about working with children and sharing the importance of early care. She studied literature at the University of California Santa Cruz and joined OneSky in 2015 as a volunteer, which has since developed into her role today.
“Over the course of the time I’ve spent volunteering with children in Africa and travelling overseas, I have witnessed first-hand the precarious position that too many children around the world endure. I delight in the opportunity to be able to use my skills to help change the fate of vulnerable children across Asia.” Zena has spent her career working in development for some of the UK’s largest health charities, primarily with major donors and private foundations. She believes strongly in creating a level playing field for every child. She holds a degree in French, Spanish and European Studies from the University of Bath.
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“It is truly a life fulfillment to be part of the OneSky family, particularly at this juncture where I can offer my entire career’s experience and skills set for its mission. It is not merely a job but a calling to me after reading Jenny’s inspirational stories.” Margaret is a seasoned executive with over 35 years of experience holding senior management positions in two preeminent statutory professional bodies in Hong Kong – The Hong Kong Bar Association and the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She is also the previous Program Director of Variety, the Children’s Charity Hong Kong.
“When I first learned about OneSky, I was amazed that a group of foreigners were dedicated to improving the lives of children in China. I asked myself, if foreigners were working so hard to help Chinese children, why wasn’t I helping? In 2004, I was happy to be given the opportunity to join OneSky and do what I can for the children.” Qian Zhou is a native of Mainland China. She studied math and computer science in China and the US and has administrative and IT experience in the private sector.
“My dream started when I was studying in the Netherlands; I discovered I had a passion for non-profit work. A year later, when I learned that my former boss was an old friend of OneSky Founder, Jenny Bowen, it was as if I had discovered a red thread drawing me into this family. I have been with OneSky for several years and have grown with it and am happy to work to make sure all children know that someone cares.” Winnie is a native of Beijing and received her MS degree at Vrije University in Amsterdam.
“I became a true believer when I saw OneSky caregivers inside welfare institutions loving their small charges, local women smiling and cooing over their babies. It made perfect sense.” Guy is an accomplished business leader with a strong commercial and customer-focused background working in Australia and internationally. In addition to being Chairman of SomnoMed, he is Chairman of Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, Australia’s fastest-growing restaurant business. He is a Non-Executive Director of Scentre Group, which owns and operates Westfield Living Centres in Australia and New Zealand. Previously, Guy has served as CEO, Wesfarmers Department Store Division (Kmart & Target); Managing Director, Kmart Australia & NZ; President, McDonald’s Greater China; CEO McDonald’s Australia Ltd and Chairman of Ronald McDonald House Children’s Charities. Guy is passionate about leadership, family, working hard, philanthropy and enjoying life.
“OneSky’s programs have saved thousands of orphaned children in China and have the potential to change children’s lives all around the world.” Randy is the Co-Founder and Partner at the Disability Impact Fund which provides support for entrepreneurs serving people with disabilities in lower to middle-income countries. Previously Randy was the Executive Vice President for the Fossil Group in Asia, leading the group’s commercial and supply chain businesses. He also founded and led the Fossil Foundation, supporting youth empowerment in the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Randy currently serves on several boards focused on the disability sector.
I’ll never forget visiting an orphanage for the first time and seeing rows and rows of tiny faces. I am dedicated to helping find funds and friends to bring love to all those children. During her career at McDonald’s, Deanne served as Senior Vice President, Employee Relations, Training & Development, McDonald’s Australia and advisor in the Asia region for McDonald’s Corporation USA. She holds a Bachelor of Business and a Master of Arts and lives in Melbourne with her husband, Guy and son, Jack.
“On a rainy day in 1997 when we met our little daughter, Maya, I began to learn what it means to a child to live a life without love. Just a year later, I looked out my window and saw our beloved toddler romping in the garden, so full of life and joy, looking for all the world like she’d always been adored. I suddenly understood just how resilient young children can be, and at that moment, I resolved to do whatever I could so that no child …
“When my wife and I adopted our first daughter from an orphanage in Guangdong, we could not forget the children we left behind. When we found OneSky, we immediately knew how we could make a difference in the lives of these children.” Stephen is passionate about helping businesses achieve their ultimate potential in a global environment. He is the former CEO of both Radius and Grant Thornton LLP and sits on several boards. A recognized global business strategy expert, he has worked on three continents, including the Asia Pacific region. Stephen lives in Texas with his wife.
“I grew up in a big, noisy, loving family and know how important that was in shaping my life. OneSky allows me to bring this same love of family to children.” Tim has spent his entire working life in the shipping industry starting as a trainee shipbroker with Clarksons in 1982 after graduating from Edinburgh University. The former CEO of Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Ltd and Managing Director of Clarkson Asia Ltd, Tim has served as Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association and is a regular commentator on shipping issues.
“As a pediatrician and researcher in child development, I know institutionalized children deprived of love fail to grow normally. OneSky is the answer for this tragedy. No other organization has developed a range of orphanage interventions that prevent deterioration and help children achieve their potential.” Dana is a professor at the University of Minnesota where he co-founded the International Adoption Program. His research interests include the effects of early institutionalization on growth and development and the outcomes of internationally adopted children. He has 2 birth daughters, 3 stepdaughters and a son from India.
Growing up in Hong Kong, I would walk by an orphanage every day and wonder what it was like to be an orphan. After reading Jenny’s book, Wish You Happy Forever, I decided to join the OneSky family so I could help bring OneSky’s successful approach to more young children in Asia. Stella is a retired biostatistician living in Silicon Valley who travels regularly to Asia. She holds a Master’s Degree in statistics from Stanford University and pursues her passion for bettering the lives of children by volunteering at low-income schools in the Ravenswood City School District and supporting the Ravenswood Education Foundation.
“When I adopted my son from a Chinese orphanage, he arrived with a journal full of stories and photos carefully compiled by his OneSky-trained caregivers. I knew someone else felt his life mattered and I knew I had to support OneSky’s work.” Melissa helped found one of the first Asia-only private equity fund-of-funds, which she still runs today. She received an MBA Harvard Business School and an AB from Harvard College. She also serves on the Boards of Marin Country Day School and the SF Zoo, as well as the Advisory Board of Room to Read.
As the parent of two children from China, I have seen first-hand the remarkable impact OneSky’s program have on the world’s most underserved children. Lisa is a retired attorney and author of How To Be A Global Nonprofit: Legal and Practical Guidance for International Activities. After many years in the corporate sector, Lisa devoted a decade to serving the legal needs of nonprofit organizations and she now serves on several nonprofit boards. Lisa and her husband, Harvey are the parents of four children, two of whom were adopted from China.
“I still remember visiting an orphanage for the first time as a child, and the joy in the eyes of the children as we celebrated Christmas together. Having followed OneSky’s work for many years, I have no doubt OneSky provides a loving and scientific approach that has positively change many lives, and I hope to contribute towards bringing many more joyful moments to children.” Melvyn has been running Yoma Strategic, a Myanmar-based business group that engages in real estate development, automotive and heavy equipment distribution, consumer businesses and financial services, since 2015. Previously, he was CEO of Serge Pun & Associates (Myanmar) Limited and was a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs. He studied at Cambridge University, and now divides his time between Hong Kong and Myanmar.
“As a father of two children, a visit to an orphanage and foster home for young children in China in 2013 had a profound impact on my wife Amy and me. It was immediately clear to us then, as it is now, that young children need a loving, caring, and safe environment to develop the basic skills that are essential foundations for a productive life. It was also obvious that OneSky was providing this and that the young children in OneSky programs were benefiting when they would otherwise have been ‘left behind.’ Ever since that visit, we have been ardent supporters of OneSky.”
Rasheed is the Founder & Owner of Dragonfly Asia-Pacific, an Asia-focused Brand Distribution and Consulting Company, and Banyan Workspace, a socially conscious work and event space recognized as Hong Kong’s most sustainable coworking space. Prior to setting up Dragonfly Asia-Pacific and Banyan Workspace, Rasheed worked at Fossil Group as Vice President and Head of House Brands and Group Marketing for Asia-Pacific.
“I was first exposed to the effects of institutionalization and the healing power of loving caregivers through my father’s life’s work in Washington DC. When I saw OneSky’s transformative efforts across an entire country, impacting thousands and potentially millions, I very much wanted to be part of that effort.” Chapman serves on the boards of For Love of Children, Microdreams and Karya Salemba Empat in Indonesia. He and his wife, Grace Boey Taylor, live in Washington DC.
“I chose to work with OneSky because I believe the social return of investing in early intervention programs for underprivileged children will be exponential and that fostering compassion for children in this age of self-indulgence benefits those who give as much as those who receive.” Prior to founding Summitview in Hong Kong, Zili was a principal at Sansar Capital Management LLC in New York and a Vice President at China’s leading investment banking and brokerage firm Guotaijunan Securities in Shanghai. He earned an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.
“On a rainy day in 1997 when we met our little daughter, Maya, I began to learn what it means to a child to live a life without love. Just a year later, I looked out my window and saw our beloved toddler romping in the garden, so full of life and joy, looking for all the world like she’d always been adored. I suddenly understood just how resilient young children can be, and at that moment, I resolved to do whatever I could so that no child …
I began working at OneSky part-time as a donations coordinator in 2003. I was moved by the stories I heard from adoptive families and became committed to making changes in the lives of those children left behind. Born in Nantong, Mei worked as a bank manager at the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank before she came to the US. She received her MBA from California State University at Hayward with a focus on accounting. She lives in Hong Kong with her husband, Ting Lu and daughters, Mira and Nora.
“As a teenager, I worked in an orphanage. I would hold a child in my arms, a child the doctor told me might die. I could do nothing or I could go home to find the money for that child’s surgery. This changed my life.” In 2000, at the age of 16, Matt founded China Care Foundation to help orphaned children with special needs in China, and currently serves as President of its Board. He is a graduate of Harvard University and holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
As a father of two Chinese daughters, I never forgot about the children ‘left behind.’ When Half the Sky came along, I was able to do more than just think about them. Now that our model for care has been widely recognized–by the Chinese government itself–I no longer think of orphans as being left behind. They are now being helped along their way. Peter is a Sinologist and author of Host of Memories: Tales of Inevitable Happenstance and Pieces of China. He and his husband live in Princeton, New Jersey with their two daughters.
As a Half the Sky founding director, adoptive father, and Jenny’s husband, OneSky is dear to my heart. I’ve been deeply inspired watching the children of OneSky, how the human spirit endures and persists despite difficult circumstances. Richard has photographed 20 features and shot and directed hundreds of television commercials. He is a member of the American Society of Cinematographers, the International Photographer’s Guild, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Richard authored Mei Mei, Little Sister: Portraits from a Chinese Orphanage and is the producer, writer, and director of Cinderella Moon.
“I am incredibly fortunate to combine two passions of mine at OneSky: my passion for the children still in orphanages ever since my husband and I adopted our daughter Maddie from Tongling in 2000, and my 30-plus years of experience as a pediatric physical therapist.” Debbie started working with OneSky in 2002, first as a nanny trainer and then helping serve the needs of children with disabilities. She received her MA in Physical Therapy at Stanford and lives in Menlo Park, California with her family.
“In my work educating and training potential philanthropists, I still look to OneSky for inspiration.”Zhenyao is the Director of the new Beijing Normal University One Foundation Philanthropy Research Institute and Director of the China Institute for Social Policy. Prior to this, he served as Director-General of the Department of Social Welfare at China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs and Director of Disaster Relief. In 1994, he initiated China’s first village election, sparking fundamental change in China. Zhenyao holds an M.P.A. from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and a Ph.D. from Beijing University.
One morning, two decades ago, I received a long distance call from a woman in the United States who wanted to help orphaned children. From that moment, a bright red thread has linked my fate with OneSky and the children. Zhang Zhirong graduated from Beijing’s University of Foreign Languages and received an MA from the University of Michigan. She has worked as a translator, a project director for UN-supported population projects, and for the China Population Welfare Foundation. Her work helping establish OneSky is detailed in Wish You Happy Forever.