The Ride to Raise Awareness of Poverty and AIDS in Africa: Planning Team
The planning team is comprised of a group of individuals with varying backgrounds, united by a passionate desire to make this ride happen. We meet regularly to determine the course of the ride and set our plans into motion. Here's who we are:
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JD Bergeron Finance bergeronjd@gmail.com |
JD is a passionate cyclist and do-gooder. His background in global non-profit initiatives combined with his experience with group rides over long distances (he just completed his third 550-mile AIDS/Lifecycle bike ride from SF to LA) provides the optimal skill set for planning an international endeavor of his own. When he isn't planning this ride, JD is the Senior Director of Social Performance at Kiva. |
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Andy Hill |
With a passion for traveling and a recent Masters in International Cooperation from the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya in Barcelona, Andy is constantly seeking ways to combine international travel with cycling. Having completed four 550-mile AIDS/Lifecycle bike rides from SF to LA, he is no stranger to the saddle. His professional career in architecture and urban planning feeds his desire to make the world a better place. |
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Stephanie Van Dyke Communications and PR stephvandyke@gmail.com |
Stephanie recently completed her fourth 550-mile AIDS/Lifecycle bike ride from SF to LA. In addition to being an active cyclist, she is an avid traveller and thrill seeker who is looking forward to the epic bungee jumping that is rumored to exist at Victoria Falls, where the bike route ends. She is also the owner of Van Dyke Productions, a marketing consultancy firm, and looks forward to putting her communications and graphic skills to work in getting the word out about this ride. |
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Jacqui Watts Fundraising & Beneficiary Relations jacquelineawatts@gmail.com |
After having an amazing experience on Bike Zambia 2012, Jacqui has decided to join the planning committee to allow Bike Zambia's impact to continue to grow. Her previous cycling and fundraising experience includes a cross-country ride from Boston to Santa Barbara with Bike & Build, to raise awareness about affordable housing in the US. Aside from cycling, she has a stong interest in traveling, works to help a micro finance initiative in Uganda, and is in the process of applying to medical school. |
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