Meet the Team
Board of Directors
Elizabeth Bara
Elizabeth holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Portland State University, and certificates in Executive Leadership for NPOs from Emory's Goizueta Business School & is a Master Gardener - Oregon State University. She taught High School Math & Science as a Peace Corps volunteer in Swaziland (89-91), returned to the US, incorporated ASAP in CA, moved to Zimbabwe to pilot a, int'l development program. She worked as the Training Director for the Peace Corps in Zimbabwe in 1994 where she lived and worked until 2005.
Publications
President
Dorothy Ramsdell
Dorothy recently retired from Turner Broadcasting as an accountant and market analyst. She holds a bachelor's degree in history, an MBA in accounting, and a bachelor's degree in computer science. She practices yang style taijiquan when she is not working on her several needlework ventures. She is a proud Army brat who has traveled extensively in Asia and Europe for both personal and professional reasons. Dotti is a world citizen that brings vast experience and financial expertise to ASAP.
Secretary/ Treasurer
Steering Committee
Sean Adkinson
Technology Advisor
Sean is the CTO and Co-Founder at Streem, Inc. in Portland, Oregon. He holds a BA in Computer Science and Math from Willamette University. Sean thrives on start-ups and has the essential technical expertise that makes him an invaluable addition to our Board.
Shirley Bara
Graphic Designer
Shirley lives in the Pacific Northwest and has AA degrees in Graphic Design, Multimedia, and Website Development & Design. After retiring from the Federal Government, Shirley decided to make this her part-time second career. She is passionate about the beauty of nature, family and children. She enjoys using her creative and design skills and training to help ASAP.
Sophia Siegel
Social Media Manager
We are delighted to welcome Sophia as a paid summer intern, following her volunteer work last year as a student at Northgate High School. Sophia is a member of The National Society of High School Scholars and the Spanish Honor Society. She is also actively involved in Northgate's Beta Club, Key Club, and Spanish Club. Sophia has generously contributed to several worthy causes. Her internship will provide valuable experience towards her career goals in communications and political science.
Honorary Remembrance
Tom Arsenault
Co-Founder
Tom passed away on March 18, 2017. His dedication to helping humanity lives on through his vision and encourages our work.