Wade’s career spans law, economic development, and more than 15 years in senior leadership at USAID, where he focused on gender and inclusive growth. Now a global consultant and founder of Damn Fool Productions, he advances initiatives that promote gender equality and healthy masculinity through policy and media. He believes sustainable development requires both institutional reform and cultural change. 

Rene brings more than two decades of leadership in international development, humanitarian cooperation, and education policy, including senior roles within the European Commission and EU Delegations abroad. His work has focused on strengthening education systems and advancing poverty reduction initiatives across diverse global contexts. He is committed to expanding opportunity for vulnerable communities through long-term, systemic change. 

Edwina brings international experience in nonprofit leadership, governance, and organizational development across Europe and Africa. She has led strategy, volunteer mobilization, and institutional strengthening initiatives that support long-term mission effectiveness. She is committed to building resilient organizations where clarity, accountability, and healthy culture reinforce impact. 

Marc serves as a national leader in Haiti with The Navigators and as Director of Serve the City Haiti, where he focuses on mentoring and community development. His experience spans governance consulting, leadership training, and capacity building within faith-based and civic contexts. He is dedicated to equipping local leaders to create enduring transformation in their communities. 

Corlea is a social entrepreneurship executive with doctoral research focused on sustainable business transformation within the social sector. As Chairperson of Serve the City International, she provides governance oversight and strategic guidance to support scalable, community-based impact. Her leadership integrates business discipline with a deep commitment to lasting social change. 

Mercie brings more than two decades of leadership across Africa’s technology and telecommunications sectors, with experience spanning global brands and regional infrastructure expansion. As Regional Head of Sales at NIA Fiber Africa, she drives strategic growth, builds high-impact partnerships, and advances digital inclusion across multiple markets. She is passionate about developing strong teams and delivering solutions that expand opportunity across the continent. 

Dave brings more than three decades of engineering and program leadership experience from NASA, where he managed complex aeronautics initiatives. As Chief Operating Officer of Serve the City International, he strengthens global systems, operational support, and organizational infrastructure for city chapters worldwide. He combines disciplined execution with a deep, lifelong commitment to service-driven leadership. 

Daniel brings a global perspective shaped by advisory work with the United Nations and strategic consulting with Microsoft, guiding complex initiatives across sectors and continents. As Director of Development for Serve the City International, he leads partnership strategy, resource development, and long-term sustainability for a worldwide volunteer movement. He is passionate about aligning relationships, strategy, and purpose to unlock growth and lasting impact. 

Carlton and Shannon Deal founded Serve the City in Brussels in 2005, launching what would become a global volunteer movement mobilizing practical acts of kindness. Their leadership has helped shape a model that equips local teams to serve the marginalized while building strong partnerships across cultures and nations. They continue to champion faith-rooted leadership, collaborative networks, and empowering others to lead with compassion and courage.