Meet Our Team
Where the Passion Begins
Christine Warnke, PHD
Dr. Christine Warnke is an international business executive and an enthusiastic supporter of global social impact initiatives, a champion of the arts, a media personality, and a facilitator of cross-cultural exchanges for worldwide trade and investment.
Richard Brady
Richard Brady, P.E., BCEE founded, successfully built, and sold a civil engineering and construction firm where he remains a member of the Board of Directors. Rick is a licensed civil engineer internationally recognized for his engineering contributions to large municipal water projects that serve safe drinking water to millions worldwide.
Spiros Mantzavinos
Spiros Mantzavinos - has more than three decades of experience in offering clients strategic communications, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, economic development, reputation management, and issue & crisis management counsel.
Tim Stephens
Tim Stephens - a business consultant with 25+ years of experience, advises organizations like FEMA & National Governors Association. He's a public health commentator and has authored books on the 1918 pandemic & African American health history.
Philomena Desmond-Ogugua
Philomena Desmond-Ogugua is an international development professional who promotes US-Africa trade and investment and advises investors and companies on doing business in Africa.
JD Walker
JD Walker, Immigration Attorney - Renowned immigration attorney J.D. Walker boasts an impressive career spanning over 15 years, during which he has expertly navigated the complexities of immigration law to assist numerous individuals and families.
Olga Willard
Olga Willard - a UCF doctoral fellow, has 25+ years in PR and Advertising. She leads Willard Global Strategies, has worked with USAID, has an Executive MBA from UCF, and an MS from Ukraine's Institute for Entrepreneurship.
William Fay
William Fay - Over four decades in Washington DC, William Fay has led seven broad-based national issue campaigns that coordinate lobbying, media, communications, and grassroots advocacy independently and as Sr. Vice President for America’s largest public relations firm.
Kate Oczypok
Kate Oczypok - based in Pittsburgh, has 18 years of journalism experience, with degrees from American University and Penn State. Her articles have been featured in Better Homes & Gardens and People Magazine. Beyond writing, she enjoys reading, hosting, and family time.
Michael Willard
Michael Willard - Award-Winning Journalist turned Public Relations Expert, served as a Senator's Trusted Advisor, fostering global understanding (Middle East, Soviet Union, China, Europe, and Central America).
Hamilton Costa
Hamilton Costa -Â a former Resident Representative and Executive Director of Angola's investment promotion authority in North America, was instrumental in fostering trade and investment relations between Angola and the US and Canada.
Charles Schilke
Charles "Chuck" Schilke, originally from metro New York City, is a versatile professional who works on the borders of the international and the domestic, of business and public policy, and of theory and practice.
Terry Michael Rauch II
Terry Michael Rauch II, a distinguished professional with nearly 30 years’ experience, epitomizes excellence in government relations, international affairs, and global health.Â
William H. Dent
William H. Dent, a native of Washington DC, began his international career in the Peace Corps in Chile working in rural development and land reform.Â