STAFF
Shelene Bryan | Founder
Shelene Bryan first traveled to Uganda in 2003 to see if her monthly donations were actually making it to the two children she had been sponsoring there. It was on that trip that her life was dramatically changed. She could no longer ignore the simple needs of these children and quickly became a huge advocate for hunger related causes. You'll find Shelene telling complete strangers her story and rallying them to skip something in order to help feed children. Her passion is contagious, her vision is inspiring and her heart is what ultimately makes a difference in the lives of families across the country and around the world.
@shelenebryan. Shelene's Skip1 profile. Email Shelene.
Drew Lucas | Creative Director
Drew created the overall look & feel of Skip1.org. He's a designer, a cameraman, an editor and a media ninja. He's got a two day head start on you, which is more than he needs. Drew's got friends in every town and village from here to the Sudan, he speaks a dozen languages, knows every local custom, he'll blend in, disappear, you'll never see him again. With any luck, he's got people in India skippin' it already.
@monkeysplat. Drew's Skip1 profile.
Ashley Smith | Social Media Director
Ashley is relentless about connecting others to the Skip1.org revolution. Catch this resident mad scientist of social media & marketing making friends with people all over world. When she isn't Skipping a venti skinny upside-down iced caramel macchiato to feed hungry children, she’s passionately building a community of people that will. Known for her enthusiasm, she is often heard saying "life can never have enough exclamation marks!!!"
@ashleyasmith. Ashley's Skip1 profile.
Matthew Warren | Director of Content & UX
When Matt's not producing & directing media projects for Fortune 500 companies, he's at his laptop, making Skip1.org a better experience for its users, donors & supporters. Matt oversees all of the content & live events for Skip1.org as well as the overall user experience (UX) of the site. He has a heart for Uganda and the Philippines, two places he's excited to reach with Skip1.org's help.
@mattwarren. Matt's Skip1 profile.
Wendy Molloy | Financial Secretary
Wendy Molloy is the Financial Secretary for Skip1.org as well as an active member within her community. Wendy has over fifteen years experience in the bookkeeping and accounting field within the private sector and through years of volunteering with local non-profit organizations. She gladly brings her knowledge, organizational skills and passion to serve those most in need during these troubling times.
ADVISORY BOARD
Cheril Hendry
Cheril Hendry’s first trip to Haiti in 2009 with Skip1 sealed her commitment to the organization and its vision. As CEO and owner of Brandtailers, a So Cal based advertising agency, she rallies her company’s resources to support Skip1 however she can.
@cherilhendry. Cheril's Skip1 profile.
Barbara Cameron
Barbara is best known as the mother of Kirk and Candace Cameron, Mike Seaver from Growing Pains and DJ Tanner from Full House. A mother of four and a grandmother of 15, Barbara is the author of A Full House of Growing Pains, a Hollywood mother’s journey. A jet set grandma of 60 yrs. old, Barbara has been on the Board of Directors for Skip1.org since its inception in 2009. She has traveled to various parts of Uganda, and the Dominican Republic distributing food & supplies to children in need. Married for 41 years, Barbara and her husband Robert live in Canoga Park, California.
@paz2pray. Barbara's Skip1 profile.
Candace Cameron Bure
Candace is the New York Time’s best selling author of “Reshaping It All,” a motivational tool for physical and spiritual fitness. Her philanthropic spirit has given support to Skip1.org and she travels the country speaking at various women’s conferences sharing her Christian faith.
@candacecbure. Candace's Skip1 profile.
Eileen Paulin
Eileen Paulin is lifelong wordsmith. She loves writing, researching and editing almost as much as she enjoys connecting people. She has produced magazines and books for more years than she cares to count, and is passionate about the new platforms technology has created to connect all humanity wherever we may be. Shelene Bryan’s words. “I see you Africa, I see you Dominican Republic, I see you Haiti, I see you Skid Row,” resonated deeply with her, and she became a dedicated Skipper committed to helping spread the Skip1.org story.
