Meet Our Team
COUNTRY MANAGERS
THEY TAKE CARE OF ALL PROGRAMS AND PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR COUNTRIES
ALEJANDRO
ARGENTINA
Studied and taught in England. He loves promoting education, is a great fan of sports and a passionate dancer.
DAVID
AUSTRALIA
An avid traveler, molded by experiences in dealing with a variety of people. Loves working in a field that really makes a difference.
CY
BRAZIL
Cy is a foreign language and food enthusiast. He loves traveling and enjoys learning about other cultures.
NUTH
CAMBODIA
Having been a teacher he loves education and built our school for the poor in Cambodia from his heart.
ISABELLA
CHINA
Taught English in China and South Korea before discovering her real passion with TGL: Showing the 'real' China.
ANDY
COSTA RICA
Started coordinating community projects in Costa Rica in 2005. Eager to start a new chapter with The Green Lion. Pura Vida!
DANI
CROATIA
Born and raised in Split, Croatia where she graduated and worked as a local tourist guide. A multilingual with an optimism of meeting new people.
SOLOMON
ETHIOPIA
Worked in environmental conservation in Southern India before joining us and eventually becoming a country manager.
TUKKIE
FIJI
Experienced tour guide, kindergarten teacher and volunteer. Interested in children's development and education.
JAMES
GHANA
Making a difference inside the Ghanian community with our social projects for over 15 years
TORI
GHANA
Living in lovely Ghana with my helpful family since 2013. I enjoy spending weekends traveling around and discovering more of this country's hidden treasures.
SOLOMON
INDIA
Worked in environmental conservation in Southern India before joining us and eventually becoming country manager.
PARKER
INDONESIA
He loves the challenge of dealing with people and ensures our travelers get an amazing and memorable experience.
BOBO
INDONESIA
Founder and country manager for The Green Lion Bali since 2010
KOSHIRO
JAPAN
Volunteered in Fukushima after the nuclear accident. Since then pursuing a more self-sufficient and sustainable lifestyle.
MONICA
KENYA
She enjoys the challenge of managing cultural immersion experience programs for several African countries.
EMMAH
KENYA
A trained kindergarten teacher, now dedicated to ensuring authentic cultural immersion experiences for all international participants visiting Kenya.
MICKY
LAOS
Born into a tribe in the jungle, he became a Buddhist monk to get an education. After studying law, he joined our team.
DINO
MADAGASCAR
He loves to see and experience new places, their nature, beauty and people.
DHAMMIKE
MALDIVES
In hospitality since 1993 he won the United Nations 'excellent service provider' award in 2014 for his work with TGL.
JEAN
MALAWI
Helps introducing methods of more sustainable agriculture in her region.
SOLOMON
MAURITIUS
Worked in environmental conservation in Southern India before joining us and eventually becoming country manager.
NATERCIA
MOZAMBIQUE
Engaged in HIV prevention, child abuse prevention and education initiatives.
MONICA
MYANMAR
Talented coordinator, passionate about meeting people, learning about different cultures and helping others.
RAJESH
NEPAL
Born in Nepal he volunteered around the world and cycled cross country US, promoting global justice.
ILEANA
PERU
I love to travel and helping people is my passion, so I truly love what I do!
GLORY
PHILIPPINES
Loves the challenge of dealing with different people from different countries and making them feel at home.
ANDREW
RWANDA
Managed donor funded project for more than 10 years. Is engaged in HIV prevention and early childhood education.
CHRIS
SOUTH AFRICA
I love being outdoors and spending time in nature. Hobbies include hiking, and bodyboarding at the local beaches.
CHRIS
SOUTH AFRICA
Born in Cape Town, I love being outdoors and spending time in nature. Hobbies include hiking, and body boarding at the local beaches. Also a very big football fan.
DHAMMIKE
SRI LANKA
In hospitality since 1993 he won the United Nations 'excellent service provider' award in 2014 for his work with TGL.
NEEMA
TANZANIA
A formally trained teacher committed to sharing her Maasai Culture and Tanzanian Community with the world.
MICHAEL
TANZANIA
Used to be teacher at a nursery school until he joined our team. Born in Monduli he's a true local, eager to introduce travelers to Tanzanian life and culture.
KATE
THAILAND
Animal loving person from the ancient city of Chiang Mai. Has passion to present Thai identity, traditions & culture.
GLORIA
UGANDA
Member of Uganda Voluntary Development Association since 2004. Joined trainings in Germany and the Netherlands.
SUSAN
UGANDA
Former teacher, now working to positively impact lives and improve communities
ANNA
VIETNAM
Describes herself as simple, mature, candid and trustworthy. Appreciates the chance to learn from others.
QUYEN
VIETNAM
An avid traveler with a knack for helping others manage their journey, as they discover Vietnam.
WALTER
ZAMBIA
Working towards food sovereignty and the development of Eco-villages in African communities.
REGION MANAGERS
ORGANIZING COUNTRIES AND KEEPING EVERYONE UPDATED AT ALL TIMES.
MONICA
AFRICA
She enjoys the challenge of managing cultural immersion experience programs for several African countries.
BACKOFFICE
YOU MAY NEVER SEE THEM. BUT YOU WOULD MISS THEM IF THEY WEREN'T THERE.
BERNHARD
HEAD OF RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
Mostly in Thailand
Built up our Peru location, then joined the HQ team in Thailand to push IT forward.
FRANCIS
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Mostly in Thailand
Living and working at the HQ in Thailand. Mainly involved with marketing and program development.
ROBIN
INT. OPERATIONS
Everywhere
Using her skills and experience as a Social Worker in the USA to propel travel dreams forward.
MAYA
CONTENT
Mostly in Sri Lanka
Enjoys travelling, exploring and learning. Loves being a part of what we do at TGL
PHIL
LOGISTICS MANAGER
Thailand
Arrived as a volunteer first to Thailand in 2008, he proved to be a people person and to care a lot about our programs.
NIKI
COMMUNICATIONS
Sri Lanka
She loves adventure in her life whilst seeing new places is her passion.
MANAGEMENT
WITHOUT THEIR PASSION AND DEDICATION NONE OF THIS WOULD BE POSSIBLE
PATRICK & KANTIYA
CO-FOUNDERS
Patrick came to Thailand to learn more about Buddhism long ago, meeting Kantiya. Since then a strong vision kept them together and going, building up TGL.
LEO & BOBO
DIRECTOR
Coming Soon...
SHAKIRA
CO-MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mostly in Thailand
Moved from New Zealand and left the corporate world to help The Green Lion grow. Also addicted to coffee
