COUNCIL ON GLOBAL RELATIONS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Director of Capacity Building, Afghanistan
Diana Bauer is a dedicated and accomplished program director in CGR's education program. With over two decades of experience, Diana has significantly impacted the field. Her expertise in education policy and leadership and her passion for addressing educational inequities have driven her to develop evidence-based programs and forge strong partnerships with program providers and community organizations.
Diana's strategic vision and commitment to student-centered and community-based learning have enabled CGR teams to reach thousands of students, impacting their lives and empowering underserved communities.
Linton Wells II served a total of 51 years in government service. He served 26 years in the United States Navy as an officer, and then was appointed by the President of the United States as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, serving through two administrations of both parties. His expertise focused on the strategic impacts of technological change and on building resilience to natural and man-made disasters as issues of US national security. After retiring from public service, he continues to contribute to the international STAR-TIDES network that he had founded in 2007.
Job Titles:
- Network Relations Coordinator
Job Titles:
- Founder and General Manager of Sea Defense Consultancy
- Security Analyst, Sea Defense
Enver ATİK is the founder and general manager of Sea Defense Consultancy. The firm was established on 08 April 2016. Sea Defense is a dynamic company that provides consultancy services to many institutions in the state, government, public sector, and private sector with a key focus in: international trade and the defense industry. He brings a deep bench of experience in international partnerships, international investments, urbanism, regional planning, infrastructure, construction, and more. Enver brings CGR years of experience as a key security analyst.
Job Titles:
- Humanitarian Partner, Lamia Foundation
General John Bradley was a lieutenant general in the US Air Force who served as Commander of the United States Air Force Reserve Command, Headquarters US Air Force, Washington, DC and commander, Headquarters Air Force Reserve, in Robins Air Force, Georgia. Together with his wife, Jan Bradley, Lamia Afghan Foundation 501(c)(3) was created to provide education and economic development opportunities to the Afghan people, provide humanitarian aid through donations while striving to win the "hearts and minds" of the people in Afghanistan
Michael D. Krause, Ph.D., is a retired US Army Colonel, educator, and entrepreneur. Taught at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. Until September 1999, Dr. Krause served as Chief Logistics Planner for Amazon.com and was responsible for the logistics supply chain business process, training, and strategic logistics planning. Previously, as a military logistician, Dr. Krause served as chief logistical planner during the Gulf War. Dr. Krause is a senior advisor to alfa8 and is directly involved in CGR's strategic planning and initiatives.
Job Titles:
- Treasurer
- Treasurer of CGR
Mr. David Jung, Treasurer of CGR, is a highly dedicated and competent individual who serves as the Treasurer of a nonprofit organization. He brings with him a wealth of experience in financial management, with over 10 years of experience as the treasurer of nonprofits. His commitment to the mission of the nonprofit is unwavering, and he is always striving to find new ways to support the organization's goals.
Ms. Pim Sarobon, Secretary of CGR, is an international humanitarian activist who has dedicated her life to improving the lives of communities in Thailand. With a passion for social justice and a deep commitment to helping those in need, PIM has been working tirelessly to provide assistance to those who are suffering from poverty, illness, and other forms of oppression.
Ms. Chung brings a robust set of expertise and talent to CGR's operation. Ms. Chung's educational background of duel Bachelors' Degrees from the Pennsylvania State University and she holds dual Masters' Degrees from the Maryland University of Integrative Health.
This positions her well as CGR's Operations Management coordinator with a focus on our food security and resilience programs. Additionally, Ms. Chung's expertise in research and advanced technologies enables her to manage and lead a highly skilled tactical team that are active on a number of strategic CGR projects in the US and internationally.
Job Titles:
- Director for AWC, Afghanistan
Job Titles:
- Project Manager, Afghanistan