Who We Are

Who We Are

Bridge2Peace is a non-profit, non-governmental, 501(c)(3) charitable organization operating in the United States and Sri Lanka. The mission of Bridge2Peace is to empower the children of emerging countries and their families, through Montessori education, teacher certification, and vocational training programs; so they will become informed resourceful self-reliant leaders able to shape a peaceful world for themselves, and those around them.

Bernadine Anderson and Amali Tower founded Bridge2Peace in January 2005, along with co-founders Nientara Anderson and Nalin De Silva.  The founders and founding board members have tirelessly volunteered their time and services in order to help the children of Lunugamwehera recover, rebuild, and empower their lives through education.

Founding Board Members

Bernadine Anderson : Executive Director
Amali Tower : Director, Relief and Development
Timothy Maloney : Chairman of the Board
Tracy Maloney : Community Relations
Mark E. Crone : Secretary
Tim Hickerson : Treasurer
BethAnn Johnson : Development

Recently an Executive Committee has been formed for Bridge2Peace.  This group will be resource for Bridge2Peace to facilitate many projects.  This is a team of parents who have known Bernadine Anderson personally over the past several years and who are committed to Bridge2Peace’s mission.

The Executive Committee members include:

Executive Committee Members

Marie Lim
Susan Murphy
AnneMarie Piehl
Jennifer Sanford
Josee Scheen
Heather Singer
Negest Retta

Carina Kieper