189 Donations from 163 Donors:
Project Personnel
Charles Aanenson - Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Charles Aanenson is Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Peace Winds America. He brings over 30 years of experience in the field of international aid and development. His experience in disasters extends from designing and implementing disaster readiness and response training programs to coordinating on-site relief.
Mariko Poorman - Project Officer
Mariko Poorman brings many years of experience in project management and international business development, with a focus on the U.S. and Japan. Mariko is leading PWA's on-the-ground recovery efforts in northeast Japan. Mariko also works to strengthen the disaster preparedness of U.S. and Japan governments, militaries, NGOs and business. She is fluent in both Japanese and English.
Patrick Schmitt - Project Officer
Patrick Schmitt oversees project development, communications and fundraising efforts for PWA's disaster response programs in the Asia Pacific. He is monitoring PWA's Japan disaster recovery activities in Miyagi and Iwate Prefectures. Patrick also supports PWA's Sister Cities Disaster Preparedness Programs in Japan and Vietnam.