ABOUT US

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