Past Board Members

We would have never made it this far without these lovely people!

Ekisha Basu
Marketing Director

I’m a senior studying Computer Science at Georgia Tech! I’ve been with Karing Frontiers from the day the idea was born and my role has been focused on fundraising initiatives since then such as event organization, coordination and fundraising strategy!

Laura Na
Social Media Coordinator

Hello! I’m Laura, and I am currently studying psychology at the University of California, Irvine. I’ve been a part of Karing Frontiers since 2019 when I visited the Karen refugee camps with Angelica and Benny.Now, I focus on promoting Karing Frontiers through social media and assisting on other fundraising projects.Being a part of this organization has been an incredibly enriching experience, and I hope to continue supporting Karing Frontiers however I can.

Aujin Kim
Graphic Designer

I’m Aujin, and this issue sparked my interest because I’m invested in providing education to those in need.As someone who is privileged enough to receive education, I realised how important this privilege is to the Karen refugees for building their future.

Angela Lin
Director of Impact

Hi everyone! I am Angela Lin and I am a junior at Tufts University studying community health and economics.I learned about Karing Frontiers from Angelica and felt deeply connected to the drive and goal of this amazing organization. I have not yet got a chance to visit the schools on the Thai-Myanmar border but I look forward to the opportunities in the future.A bit about myself: I enjoy cooking, doing art, and recently just got into basketball.

Fish
Development Director

Hi, I am Fish! I am from Myanmar (specifically Hpa-An, Karen State) and currently studying policy and institutions at Lingnan University in Hong Kong. Yes, I am Karen and specifically Pwo-Karen.A few years back I joined English Summer program in which I taught basic English to both primary and middle school students in a village near Myanmar-Thai border for three months. At that time, I learned more about long-lasting Karen-Myanmar crisis that I never got to learn in Myanmar government school.The refugees and migrants in Thai-Myanmar have various disadvantages regarding education and livelihood. I am truly grateful and excited to take part in the positively impactful action of Karing Frontiers regarding the education for the migrant students in the border.

Cosima Lesca
Communications Director

I spent a month abroad in Peru doing community service. I spent my week there teaching english and building classrooms while having the opportunity to talk to some of the school's alumni. They shared how deeply grateful to the school they were for getting an education and of the work opportunities that followed thanks to having graduated. When my own school year started anew, I had a conversation with my friend Angelica who recounted her trip to Thailand and told me of her idea of supporting a school in the Mae Ra Moe refugee camp as a senior project. Hearing her passion as well as having seen first hand how beneficial an education can be, I told her I wanted to be a part of it. Fast forward to the present, I am immensely proud to say this is now far bigger than just a highschool idea.

Keilyn Tai
Digital Marketing Assistant

Hi everyone!!! I’m Keilyn!!! I am originally from Hong Kong but am currently studying in Japan with plans to go the the US for university.I come from a huge family and really enjoy playing sports! Personally, a 2018 visit to the Mae Ra Moe refugee camp led to earnest research on the Karen people and the refugee problem.My wish is to be even the smallest bit of help to the Karen youth currently in these camps. If you are interested, I hope you’ll consider joining the cause!

Jude Cornish
Web Designer & Developer

Karing Frontiers is an incredible initiative that I’m truly proud to be a part of. When I heard about what the team were doing from a friend at university, I asked if I could help at all from a digital perspective.Eventually, I designed and developed entirely new branding and an accompanying website the charity over the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK.Since then, the charity out-grew its old website and I jumped at the chance to contribute once again. Recreating the site once more, for its third iteration, with two years more experience.

Change lives today

Securing access to higher education

$48,200 USD ensures access to education for 773 students by providing classroom supplies, supporting 69 school staff with teaching stipends, and covers the remaining operational costs of the schools.