OUR PEOPLE
A global team leading this work together.
iACT is powered by refugee and conflict-affected leaders, program teams, staff, and board members working across countries and communities toward a shared mission.
OUR STAFF
iACT shifts power and ownership to those most impacted by conflict, and this approach is reflected in our staffing. Our US-based team is lean. We focus on hiring within the communities where we work.
United States
8 TEAM MEMBERS
iACT’s U.S.-based team supports the organization’s programs, partnerships, operations, communications, fundraising, and advocacy work. Working closely with community-led teams around the world, they help resource the mission and strengthen the connections that keep iACT’s work moving forward.
Sedrick Murhula
Senior Manager, Global Programs and Partnerships (Sports for Development)
US
Chad
229 TEAM MEMBERS
iACT’s team in Chad plays a central role in leading and sustaining programs alongside refugee and conflict-affected communities. From early childhood education and youth soccer to leadership development and advocacy, local team members bring deep community knowledge, trusted relationships, and day-to-day leadership to the work.
CAR
10 TEAM MEMBERS
iACT’s team in the Central African Republic works closely with local communities to lead and support programs for children and families affected by conflict. Their local knowledge, relationships, and leadership help ensure programs are responsive, community-led, and rooted in the needs of the people they serve.
Cameroon
4 TEAM MEMBERS
iACT’s team in Cameroon works alongside refugee and conflict-affected communities to support programs for children and families. Their local leadership, relationships, and understanding of the community help ensure the work remains responsive, inclusive, and grounded in the people it is designed to serve.
Mexico
3 TEAM MEMBERS
iACT’s team in Mexico works alongside refugee and conflict-affected communities to support programs that create safe, joyful opportunities for children and families. Their local leadership and community relationships help ensure the work reflects the needs, strengths, and experiences of the people they serve.
OUR BOARD
iACT's board of directors brings passion, deep expertise, and broad networks — spanning leadership, finance, education, mindfulness, and soccer.
Board Member
Lena Adishian
Board Member
Ben Grossman
Board Member
Liam Monaghan
Board Secretary
Marisusan Trout
Board Member
Eric Angel
Board Member
Joanna Grossman
Board Member
Stacey Martino Rivera
Board Member
Rachel Veerman
Board Member
Dave Davis
Board Member
Joslyn Hitter
Board Member
Eddie Salcedo
Board Member
Merri Weir
Treasurer
Christian Deitch
Board Member
Nezia Munezero Kubwayo
Board Chair
Deborah A. Senior
Board Member
Oumda Alfateh Younous Haroun
