Edge-ucate.org is proud to introduce its Nepali project coordinator Ram Silwal. Ram not only operates Friendship Nepal Tours and Travels (hyperlink please www.friendshipnepal.com), the premier tour company in Kathmandu, but also finds time to give back to its people with his Kathmandu based non-profit The Chahhari Group. Known to his friends and family as one of the hardest working men in the country, Ram is instrumental in providing critical in country supervision of Edge-ucate.org projects. Under his expert supervision, such projects as the Bal Kendra Children’s Center have flourished.

With a background in Industrial Relations, Tait Robinson left a highly successful career in personal banking to devote his time and energy to more social-minded and internationally oriented pursuits. Tait has taught and traveled extensively in India and throughout Southern and Southeast Asia. Most recently, Tait has conducted fieldwork in Uganda and Rwanda, and was a vital component of the Edge-ucate.org assessment trip to East Timor. As the Director of Country Operations - U.S.A. for Edge-ucate.org, he is instrumental in applying his technical skills towards capacity building, grant writing, and program development.

Jen Wenstrom has participated in a variety of community education projects before officially joining the Edge-ucate.org in 2005. With an extensive background in law and international affairs, she has brought critical skills to the Edge-ucate.org team and has been instrumental in the grant writing process both within and outside of the United States. In addition, Jen has recently lead a fact-finding trip to Bolivia.

Founding Director, Justin Kaliszewski has built lasting relationships and opportunities for growth throughout central and southeast Asia, as well as Latin America and Africa. In forging new educational opportunities for women and children around the world, Justin has also built one of the fastest growing charities in Colorado.