President & CEO of HOPE International
History is replete with examples where those in power used their privileged position to oppress others. But this injustice isn’t just for the textbooks—it’s woven into present-day reality, too. The Roma are a large, diverse minority group spread throughout eastern Europe. Originally migrating to Europe from India, the Roma have been targeted for slavery,...
After weeks of application questions and initial interviews, the time for my final interview with HOPE International’s board of directors had finally arrived. Things seemed to be going smoothly—that is, until Tom, one of the board members, asked a question that I was completely unprepared to answer. “Do you have any experience fundraising?” Fundraising?...
Busyness is a hallmark of our modern lives. It’s proudly paraded in our culture as though a busy life is equivalent to a meaningful one. If you listen carefully, you’ll hear the boast beneath people’s busyness. A calendar full of commitments is our adult version of a Girl Scout’s sash full of merit badges....