Our Team
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Robin Bement – Executive Director
Robin Bement leads Army Pink with a deep passion for advocacy and action. As the driving force behind the organization, she is committed to ensuring survivors have access to the resources they need to escape dangerous situations and rebuild their lives. Her leadership focuses on creating strategic partnerships, expanding support systems, and inspiring collective change to break the cycle of domestic violence.
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Cynthia Modders – Deputy Director
Cynthia Modders oversees Army Pink’s finance operations with over 30 years of executive leadership experience. She is committed to ensuring financial systems are transparent, sustainable, and fully supportive of programs that directly assist survivors. Her leadership focuses on strengthening resource management, supporting strategic initiatives, and enabling the organization to deliver critical services efficiently and effectively.
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Jon McManus – Strategic Advisor
Jon partners with executive teams to align key performance indicators (KPIs) and data systems to organizational strategy. He strengthens evaluation and evidence practices, embedding learning into strategic decision-making and translating complex analysis into executive insight that guides high-stakes organizational choices and strengthens measurable program impact. This work has contributed to over $20M in new and renewed funding.
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Diana Drews – Development Director
Diana Drews leads Army Pink’s grant efforts with extensive expertise in nonprofit leadership and fundraising. As the primary driver of funding initiatives, she is committed to ensuring the organization secures the resources necessary to support survivors and sustain vital programs. Her leadership focuses on building strategic partnerships, expanding outreach, and enhancing the organization’s capacity to deliver life-saving services.
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Stephanie Hughes-Quain – Tech Director
Stephanie Hughes-Quain brings extensive experience in strategy, business transformation, and program execution. She helps organizations turn ideas into actionable strategies, aligning people, processes, technology, and data to drive meaningful change. Her leadership focuses on building integrated systems that ensure initiatives are executable, sustainable, and impactful, supporting Army Pink’s mission to expand Freedom Rides and establish mini-fleets nationwide.
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Debra Prince – Director of Operations
Debra Prince manages Army Pink’s operations with expertise in executive support and organizational management. She is committed to ensuring daily systems function efficiently so leadership can focus on delivering essential programs to survivors. Her leadership focuses on strengthening internal processes, supporting partnerships, and enhancing the organization’s ability to provide timely, effective services.
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Kathy Hallen – Creative Director
Kathy Hallen is a Creative Strategy Director who leads visual identity, brand architecture, and design systems for mission-driven organizations. Her work transforms complex ideas into cohesive visual storytelling—building recognizable brands, designing high-impact campaign materials, and shaping the full graphic and creative direction for Army Pink’s launch and organizational growth.
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Bill Hensley – Founding Director
Bill Hensley guides Army Pink’s programs and brand strategy with decades of experience in marketing and strategic growth. He is committed to ensuring initiatives reach the survivors who need them most and achieve measurable, meaningful impact across the organization. His leadership focuses on expanding program access, enhancing visibility, and delivering life-saving services with clarity.
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Fiji McAlpine – Wellness Director
Fiji McAlpine serves as Army Pink’s Wellness Director, leading the design and implementation of the organization’s wellness portal for survivors. She is creating and curating trauma-informed, survivor-centered content, including a yoga and movement series designed to support healing and recovery. Fiji’s work ensures that survivors have access to thoughtful, accessible wellness resources, integrating physical, emotional, and mental support into Army Pink’s broader programs.
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Cecelia Machuca – Strategic Advisor
Cecilia serves as Army Pink’s Strategic Advisor, providing high-level guidance across all areas of the organization’s growth and development. She works closely with leadership to refine vision, strengthen long-term planning, and ensure alignment between mission, infrastructure, and execution. Her expertise supports strategic decision-making, cross-functional coordination, and sustainable expansion, helping position Army Pink for lasting impact while advancing its ability to serve survivors with clarity and purpose.
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Erin McEwan – Impact Storyteller
Erin McEwan serves as Army Pink’s Impact Storyteller, leading the creation of compelling video content that brings the organization’s mission to life. She translates vision into visual narrative, crafting emotionally grounded stories that highlight resilience, hope, and the power of safe exit support. Her work strengthens community connection, deepens donor engagement, and amplifies Army Pink’s message across digital platforms with clarity and authenticity.
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Clay Shelley – Salesforce Architect
Clay Shelley serves as Army Pink’s Salesforce Architect, leading the development team and shaping the organization’s technology strategy. With deep expertise in Salesforce, he designs and implements systems that streamline fundraising, volunteer management, and program operations. Clay’s goal is to build scalable, efficient solutions that empower Army Pink to maximize impact, support survivors, and advance the mission with precision and innovation.
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Malav Patel – Revenue Lead
Malav Patel serves as Army Pink’s Revenue Lead, designing and implementing the organization’s fundraising frameworks and financial growth strategy. He focuses on building sustainable revenue systems, strengthening donor pipelines, and developing strategic campaigns that align with the mission. His work centers on creating structured funding models, cultivating partnerships, and ensuring the financial infrastructure supports long-term stability and program expansion to better serve survivors.
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Mahey Anjum – Lead Designer
Mahey Anjum serves as Army Pink’s Lead Designer, contributing critical visual and accessibility expertise to the organization’s mission. She translates purpose into clear, engaging design, crafting graphics that reflect the strength and resilience of survivors while supporting fundraising, awareness, and volunteer engagement. Mahey’s work ensures consistency across all digital and print materials, while her accessibility insights make Army Pink’s platforms inclusive and usable for all audiences, helping the organization reach and inspire as many people as possible.
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Om Davda – Digital Strategist
Om Davda serves as Army Pink’s Digital Strategist, guiding the organization’s professional presence and thought leadership across key platforms. He translates mission into strategic messaging, shaping content that elevates visibility, builds credibility, and strengthens meaningful connections. His work expands Army Pink’s reach, deepens engagement with partners and supporters, and positions the initiative for sustained growth and impact.
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Tierra Rivers – Visual Designer
Tierra Rivers serves as one of Army Pink’s Visual Designers, helping shape the organization’s creative expression across platforms and materials. She brings the mission to life through thoughtful design, developing visuals that reflect strength, compassion, and the urgency of safe exit support. Her work reinforces a unified brand presence, strengthens emotional connection with audiences, and supports clear, impactful communication.
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Shashanka Bayya – Salesforce Developer
Shashanka Bayya serves as Army Pink’s Salesforce Developer, leading the technical build and customization of systems that support the organization’s operational goals. She translates complex process requirements into streamlined digital infrastructure, ensuring data integrity, workflow efficiency, and scalability. Her work strengthens internal coordination, enhances reporting and impact tracking, and builds a reliable foundation for Army Pink’s long-term growth and service delivery.
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Jane Zhou – Motion Animator
Jane Zhou serves as Army Pink’s Motion Animator, bringing the organization’s message to life through dynamic visual storytelling. She transforms ideas into engaging animated content that communicates urgency, compassion, and the power of safe exit support. Her work enhances digital campaigns, strengthens audience connection, and expands Army Pink’s reach through compelling visual narratives across platforms.
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Ahmad J. Hermanson – Strategy Advisor
Ahmad J. Hermanson serves as Army Pink’s Strategy Advisor, guiding the organization’s promotional planning and outreach initiatives. He translates complex information into actionable frameworks, developing launch strategies, visibility calendars, and messaging roadmaps that enhance impact. His work strengthens engagement with key audiences, supports strategic growth, and ensures Army Pink’s mission to increase safety and access for survivors is communicated clearly and effectively.
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Luke Ruiz – IT Specialist
Luke Ruiz serves as one of Army Pink’s IT Specialists, managing technology infrastructure and supporting digital operations to ensure smooth, reliable performance across platforms. He translates technical needs into practical solutions, maintaining systems that enhance efficiency, security, and user experience. His work strengthens the organization’s technological foundation, supports team collaboration, and enables Army Pink to deliver its mission effectively.
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Graciela Maldonado – Social Strategist
Graciela Maldonado serves as Army Pink’s Social Strategist, leading the planning, scheduling, and execution of the organization’s social media presence. She translates mission and messaging into engaging content, crafting calendars and campaigns that build community, amplify awareness, and drive engagement. Her work strengthens audience connection, elevates the organization’s voice across platforms, and ensures Army Pink’s message reaches the people who need it most.
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Dhanush Kumar – Microsoft Lead
Dhanush Kumar serves as Army Pink’s Microsoft Lead, overseeing the organization’s Microsoft systems and digital operations. He translates technical requirements into efficient solutions, ensuring seamless platform performance, data integrity, and user accessibility. His work strengthens Army Pink’s technological foundation, supports team collaboration, and enables the organization to deliver its mission effectively and securely.
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Caitlin Henderson – Content Producer
Caitlin Henderson serves as Army Pink’s Content Producer, creating PSAs and video content that communicate the organization’s mission with clarity and impact. She translates key messages into compelling visual stories, highlighting resilience, hope, and the importance of safe exit support. Her work strengthens audience engagement, elevates campaigns across digital platforms, and amplifies Army Pink’s message to reach and inspire the communities it serves.
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Deepti Vechlekar – Digital Director
Deepti Vechlekar serves as Army Pink’s Digital Director, leading the development and optimization of the organization’s website, SEO strategy, and digital advertising campaigns. She translates mission and messaging into an engaging online experience, driving visibility, traffic, and supporter engagement. Her work strengthens Army Pink’s digital presence, ensures cohesive brand representation across platforms, and maximizes the organization’s impact through strategic online outreach.
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Markiian Savka – Media Manager
Markiian Savka serves as Army Pink’s Media Manager, overseeing the creation, scheduling, and distribution of social content across platforms. He translates the organization’s mission into engaging posts, campaigns, and visuals that build awareness and strengthen community connection. His work enhances audience engagement, maintains brand consistency, and amplifies Army Pink’s message to reach and inspire those it serves.
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Wei Yan — Senior Designer
Wei Yan brings extensive experience in product design, creating engaging, user-focused digital experiences that bridge creativity and functionality. She is dedicated to building intuitive platforms that serve both users and organizational goals, using thoughtful design to streamline workflows and enhance accessibility. Her focus is on shaping the wellness portal with clarity and innovation, ensuring it provides maximum impact and ease of use for all stakeholders.
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Priyal Upadhyaya – Grant Writer
Priyal Upadhyaya serves as Army Pink’s Grant Writer, leading the development of compelling proposals to secure funding for the organization’s mission. She translates programs and initiatives into persuasive narratives that communicate impact, need, and vision. Her work strengthens donor relations, expands funding opportunities, and provides the resources Army Pink needs to support survivors and advance its programs.
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Annie Brubaker – Lead Writer
Annie Brubaker serves as Army Pink’s Lead Writer, overseeing the quality and consistency of all written content across the organization. She translates the mission into clear, compelling messaging for blogs, social media, and public communications, ensuring every piece reflects the organization’s voice and values. Her work strengthens audience engagement, maintains brand clarity, and elevates Army Pink’s storytelling to inspire, inform, and connect with supporters.
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Kayleigh Miles – Grant Writer
Kayleigh Miles serves as Army Pink’s Grant Writer, bringing her expertise in securing philanthropic and government funding to support the organization’s mission. She crafts clear, persuasive proposals that highlight the impact of Army Pink’s programs and the urgent needs of the communities it serves. Kayleigh’s work helps expand funding avenues, deepen donor engagement, and ensure the organization has the resources necessary to provide critical support to survivors and grow its initiatives.
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Jenna Vanek – Pinterest Operations
Jenna Vanek oversees Pinterest Operations for Army Pink, managing the organization’s visual storytelling and engagement strategy across the platform. She curates content, designs campaigns, and ensures the organization’s message reaches and inspires a wider audience. Jenna’s work amplifies Army Pink’s programs, highlights volunteer and survivor stories, and strengthens the organization’s online presence to support its mission.
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Max Townsend – Automation Architect
Max Harstine is a Solutions Architect who partners with executive teams to design scalable Salesforce ecosystems that align automation, data integrity, and user experience with organizational strategy. Her leadership transforms complex operational challenges into streamlined, high-performing systems—driving major platform enhancements, building sophisticated Flow architectures, and delivering actionable reporting frameworks that support confident, data-driven decision-making and long-term growth.
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Ric Brown – Founding Volunteer
Rick Brown serves as Army Pink’s Grant Writer and was the very first official volunteer for the Army Pink Pathway to Freedom initiative. He develops compelling proposals that communicate the organization’s mission, programs, and impact to secure funding and support. Rick’s dual role as a founding volunteer and grant writer allows him to bring a unique perspective, deep commitment, and authentic understanding of the organization’s work to every proposal he creates.
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Robert Gleim – Launch Advocate
Robert Gleim is the founder and principal of M4G Media, bringing years of experience in media strategy, content creation, and communications to his work with Army Pink. As a launch advocate, he supports the organization’s mission by advising on storytelling, media outreach, and visibility strategies. Robert’s expertise helps amplify Army Pink’s programs, share the voices of volunteers and survivors, and drive awareness of the organization’s initiatives.
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Gina Abessolo – Partnerships Outreach
Gina Abessolo leads Partnerships Outreach for Army Pink, building relationships with organizations, businesses, and community leaders who align with the mission. She focuses on identifying strategic collaborations that expand visibility, strengthen resources, and increase impact. Gina’s outreach efforts help create meaningful alliances that support survivors and advance the growth of Army Pink’s programs.
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Hridaya Murudkar – Digital Support
Hridaya Murudkar provides digital support to Army Pink, contributing to key elements of the organization’s website and online presence. She assisted with various updates and improvements to help ensure the platform is clear, functional, and aligned with the mission. Her contributions support the team’s broader efforts to create an accessible and engaging digital experience as the organization prepares for launch and growth.
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Jennifer Kurtz – Salesforce Administrator
Jennifer Kurtz serves as Army Pink’s Salesforce Administrator, managing the day-to-day operations and ensuring the platform runs smoothly. She maintains data integrity, configures system settings, and supports workflows that keep fundraising, volunteer management, and program tracking efficient. Jennifer’s expertise ensures Army Pink’s Salesforce environment is reliable, organized, and aligned with the organization’s mission and growth goals.
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Aanuoluwa Soetan – Salesforce Developer
Aanuoluwa Soetan serves on Army Pink’s Salesforce Team, supporting the management and optimization of the organization’s CRM platform. He helps maintain data accuracy, configures workflows, and ensures the system operates efficiently for fundraising, volunteer coordination, and program tracking. Aanuoluwa’s work keeps Salesforce organized and reliable, providing essential operational support as Army Pink grows and expands its impact.
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Niyati Vyas – Salesforce Designer
Niyati Vyas designed Army Pink’s Salesforce systems map, helping shape the structural blueprint for how data, workflows, and reporting function across the organization. She translated operational goals into a clear technical framework that supports fundraising, volunteer coordination, and program tracking. Niyati’s strategic approach ensures the platform is organized, scalable, and aligned with long-term growth as Army Pink prepares for expansion.
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Momen Samir – Salesforce Developer
Momen Samir serves as Army Pink’s Salesforce Developer, building and customizing the platform to meet the organization’s evolving needs. He develops solutions that streamline workflows, automate processes, and enhance reporting, ensuring the system supports fundraising, volunteer management, and program operations. Momen’s technical expertise allows Army Pink to leverage Salesforce efficiently and adaptively as the organization grows.
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Amanda Evans – Jr. Salesforce Administrator
Amanda Evans serves as Army Pink’s Jr. Salesforce Administrator, supporting the daily operations and upkeep of the organization’s CRM platform. She assists with maintaining data accuracy, configuring workflows, and ensuring smooth system functionality for fundraising, volunteer coordination, and program tracking. Amanda’s contributions help keep Salesforce organized, reliable, and ready to support Army Pink’s mission and growth.
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Josh Goodrich – Animation Designer
Josh Goodrich serves as Army Pink’s Animation Designer, creating dynamic visual storytelling that brings the organization’s mission to life. He develops engaging animations that support fundraising, awareness campaigns, and digital content, helping convey complex ideas in a compelling, accessible way. Josh’s work enhances Army Pink’s visual presence across platforms, ensuring that motion graphics align with the organization’s voice while inspiring action, building engagement, and strengthening connections with supporters.
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Rasit Tasdelen – Salesforce Developer
Rasit Tasdelen serves as Army Pink’s Salesforce Developer, designing and implementing custom solutions to optimize the organization’s CRM platform. He focuses on creating efficient workflows, automating processes, and enhancing system functionality to support fundraising, volunteer management, and program tracking. Rasit’s technical skills ensure that Army Pink’s Salesforce environment is flexible, reliable, and equipped to meet the organization’s growing needs.
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Shakeela Nyakoojo – Animation Developer
Shakeela Nyakoojo specializes in animation, coding, and interactive media, bringing creative and technical expertise to projects that engage and inspire. She is passionate about turning ideas into dynamic visual experiences and works to ensure that digital storytelling is both compelling and seamless. Her focus is on combining innovation and functionality to elevate program impact and audience engagement.
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Elise Goodwin – Ambassador Strategy
Elise Goodwin leads the development of Army Pink’s Founding Ambassador recruitment strategy, creating the outreach framework, messaging, and enrollment roadmap to help build a strong Los Angeles ambassador network. Her focus is on designing scalable recruitment tools and clear activation pathways that support pilot growth, strengthen community engagement, and expand the initiative’s reach.
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Kaley Barrow — Project Coordinator
Kaley Barrow brings strong organizational insight and a thoughtful approach to project coordination, helping keep programs structured, trackable, and moving forward with clarity. She is dedicated to building streamlined systems that support execution, using tools like Trello to organize timelines, monitor progress, and align priorities. Her focus is on strengthening workflow, improving visibility across moving parts, and ensuring projects stay on track with greater efficiency and purpose.
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Lisa-Beth Harris – Storytelling Lead
Lisa-Beth Harris specializes in memoir writing, survivor storytelling, and crafting narratives that inspire change. She amplifies survivor voices through powerful personal stories, op-eds, and features that drive awareness, influence communities, and advocate for justice while connecting individual experiences to broader social impact.
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Omar Hermanson – Campus Director
Omar Hermanson leads Army Pink’s campus initiative with a focus on fundraising and event management. He brings experience coordinating large-scale programs and engaging student communities to drive participation and impact. Omar is committed to creating meaningful campus experiences that support survivors and advance the organization’s mission.
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Rosemary Ngwafu – Project Manager
Rose Mary Ngwafu oversees project coordination for Army Pink, helping organize the moving parts of the initiative while supporting timelines, team communication, and operational follow-through. Her focus is on keeping planning aligned across workstreams, ensuring tasks move forward efficiently, and helping turn strategy into action as the pilot grows and the initiative expands.
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Gloria Chin – Communications Consultant
Gloria Chin leads Army Pink’s strategic communications with extensive experience in messaging, branding, and media engagement. She is dedicated to amplifying the organization’s mission, ensuring that the voices of survivors are heard, and creating clear, compelling narratives that advance awareness and support. Her leadership focuses on building strong relationships, guiding public-facing initiatives, and enabling the organization to effectively connect with communities, partners, and stakeholders.
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Annika Gonzalez – Creative Design
Annika Gonzalez leads Army Pink’s creative design efforts, shaping visual materials that bring the organization’s mission to life with clarity, purpose, and heart. She is dedicated to developing compelling graphics, brand assets, and campaign visuals that strengthen outreach, deepen engagement, and ensure Army Pink’s message is both recognizable and impactful. Her work helps create a cohesive visual identity that supports the team’s efforts and connects meaningfully with survivors, supporters, and the broader community.
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Ashley Antony – Systems Operations
Ashley Antony oversees Army Pink’s Microsoft systems and technology operations, bringing expertise in platform management, workflow optimization, and digital solutions. She is committed to ensuring that all systems run smoothly, supporting the organization’s programs and volunteers efficiently. Her leadership focuses on streamlining processes, enabling effective communication, and empowering the team with reliable tools to deliver critical services to survivors.
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Ramiro Bazan – Technical Engineer
Ramiro Bazan serves as Army Pink’s Technical Engineer, providing hands-on support for the organization’s systems and technology infrastructure. He assists with troubleshooting, system maintenance, and technical implementations that keep operations running smoothly. Ramiro’s work ensures that Army Pink’s digital platforms are able to support the organization’s programs and growth.
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Peace Joshua – Salesforce Developer
Peace Joshua serves as Army Pink’s Salesforce Developer, building and optimizing the organization’s digital infrastructure to streamline operations, donor management, and volunteer coordination. She develops solutions that enhance efficiency, data accuracy, and reporting capabilities, ensuring Army Pink’s technology supports mission-driven growth.
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Julia Alves Da Costa – Fundraising Lead
Julia Alves Da Costa leads Army Pink’s fundraising efforts, developing strategies to secure critical support for programs that assist survivors. She focuses on building strong donor relationships, maximizing impact, and ensuring resources are available to advance the organization’s mission.
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Arker Gilbert – Motion Designer
Arker Gilbert drives Army Pink’s animation and motion graphics, bringing stories and campaigns to life with dynamic visuals. His work ensures that messaging is engaging, clear, and emotionally resonant, strengthening the organization’s impact and digital presence.
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Antoinette Cole – Creative Writer
Antoinette Cole serves as Army Pink’s Creative Writer, crafting compelling narratives that highlight the organization’s mission and impact. She develops stories that bring the experiences of survivors, volunteers, and supporters to life, creating content that engages, informs, and inspires action. Antoinette’s work supports fundraising campaigns, social media initiatives, and digital materials, ensuring that every message resonates deeply while maintaining the voice, vision, and values of Army Pink.
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Stephanie Nogueira – Visual Strategist
Stephanie Nogueira leads Army Pink’s visual and digital presence, managing graphics and social media with a focus on creating engaging, cohesive content. Her expertise ensures campaigns are visually compelling, mission-driven, and strengthen community engagement across all platforms.