Dedicated volunteers and professionals from around the world, united by a mission to empower Yazidi students through free English education.
Co-founder & Treasurer
Angela is a hairdresser and has her own salon in Roermond. She is a member of Soroptimist International in the Netherlands, an organisation that improves the lives and status of women and girls in more than 40 countries through education, empowerment and enabling opportunities. The Yazidi people stole her heart forever, inspiring her to dedicate her time and energy to helping them.
Co-founder & Director of English Program
Margaret has lived, worked and studied in Switzerland, Germany and mostly in the USA, where she married, raised five children and was active as a choir director in her parish and as a volunteer educator for struggling children and refugees. She earned two Bachelor degrees and a triple Masters in L2 teaching. Margaret believes all her experiences prepared her to start Yazidi At School — to connect with the Yazidi community and serve as a bridge connecting people and young students with a better future.
Chair of the Board
Bob is an American linguist and lawyer based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He brings long experience in international development, migration issues, and NGO corporate governance to his role as Chair of the board.
Board Member
Hanna is a migration professional and psychologist who joined the board in 2024. She also works as an academic mentor with our students. Before joining, she volunteered in a similar capacity with the NGO Paper Airplanes.
Board Member
Meike joined in January 2024 after graduating with a focus on international public administration. She has taught language classes to refugees for nearly three years and is passionate about international migration and global development, which she brings to her role on the board.
Board Member
Elisa has a background in law and is a migration specialist based in Vienna, Austria. She joined the board in 2026 and brings over twenty-five years of leadership experience in multilateral organisations, including more than fifteen years as Head of ICMPD's global anti-trafficking programme. She now advises organisations on migration governance, anti-trafficking, and resource mobilisation. Elisa also serves on the board of the Austrian American Society.