Our Team

Paul is ChildFund International’s Vice President for Global Operations, has worked 30 years in child-focused international development organizations, especially in the Latin America in both managerial and technical positions. After joining ChildFund in 2010, he served as our regional director of the Americas, and, beginning in 2017, became our VP of Program Development (2017-2018). Before coming to ChildFund, he worked for Plan International where, among other positions, he was program director at its headquarters and regional director for Latin America. He cofounded the Latin American chapter of the Global Movement for Children. Paul holds a master’s degree in cultural anthropology, with a specialization in rural development of Latin America, from the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands

President and CEO

Anand is a global leader with 18+ years of experience in strategy, operations, and human resources management across diverse industries including ITES, Telecom, Corporate Foundation, and Not-for-Profit organizations. Currently serving as Country Director for ChildFund International in the Philippines, Anand is an expert in driving strategic leadership and overseeing operations, resource mobilization, and program delivery. His career with ChildFund include pivotal roles as Interim CEO and Country Director for ChildFund India, where they adeptly navigated complex transitions, Interim, Chief of Staff where he facilitated transformative changes and cross divisional integration. Anand, as the Global HR Business Partner for Asia, has provided strategic guidance to leaders across five countries, championing organizational development, change, and innovation initiatives. His educational background includes a Specialization in Business Strategy from the University of Virginia, an Executive Post-graduate Diploma in Human Resources from Tata Institute of Social Science and a master’s in business administration. Anand’s international experience spans various regions and multiple organizations, making him adept at navigating diverse work cultures and regulatory environments.

Board Member

Pauline has spent the last three decades communicating revolutionary ideas through the innovative use of media. She graduated with an AB Communications degree from the Ateneo de Manila University and holds a Master’s Degree in Development Communication from the University of the Philippines. She is the head writer, writer, producer and director of numerous documentaries, educational TV shows, and films which have been recognized in the Philippines and abroad, including the Mirabile Dictum International Catholic Film Festival, New York Festivals, U.S. International Film & Video Festival, Science and Image Film Festival, and Prix Jeunesse International. Currently, she is the Creative Director of Jesuit Communications Foundation Philippines (JesCom), a non-profit media organization based in the Ateneo de Manila University campus, and a faculty member of the Communication Department of the Ateneo de Manila where she teaches Television and Video Production. She is also a co-producer of the film “GomBurZa” which is hoped to premiere in the 2003 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Ariel is a media practitioner, a trainer and a lecturer.He is also the Executive Director, Trustee and Head of Training Operations and Special Projects of the Philippine Press Institute (PPI), also known as the national association of newspapers in the country since 1964.

Dr. Grace is an Educator, a Volunteerism for Development Advocate and a licensed Psychologist trained in the areas of Developmental and Philippine Psychology. She has spent over 4 decades of her professional life for the advancement of quality education, academic excellence and integrity, lifespan development and social transformation. She is President and CEO of the Center for Educational Measurement, a non-stock, non-profit pioneer in developing local assessment tools and educational services for improving the quality of education in the country.”

Board Member

Hanneke is a seasoned international development professional with over two decades of experience in the field of child rights and public health. Prior to her role as the Regional Director for ChildFund International Asia region, she served as the Country Director for ChildFund International Indonesia. Hanneke is passionate about leading and motivating multidisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding results and helping team members realize their full potential. Innovation, whether from a technological or systems-based perspective, has consistently played a pivotal role in Hanneke’s career. She has a profound appreciation for brainstorming, design thinking processes, and the implementation of innovative ideas that facilitate effective and efficient work methods. Hanneke also values collaboration with equally motivated organizations, companies, and individuals to drive positive change. Hanneke had the opportunity to lead development programs in Nepal and Sri Lanka before relocating to Indonesia in 2012.