Rose Muniz
Founding Partner, Director of
Business Strategy
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful and committed people can change the world. It’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead
More about Rose | rose@hopeconnectsintl.org
Cori Deterding
Founding Partner, Director of
Development Strategy
“We do not need to know how or where, but there is one question that we should all ask whenever we start anything: what am I doing this for?” — Paulo Coelho
More about Cori | cori@hopeconnectsintl.org
Ali Mabardi
Grant Writer &
Communications Coordinator
“Community is that place where the person you least want to live with always lives. When that person moves away, someone else arises immediately to take his or her place.”
– Parker J. Palmer
Nick Duckworth
Funding Programs Coordinator
“Our problems are man-made, therefore they may be solved by man. And man can be as big as he wants. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.” –John F Kennedy
Rose Muniz | Founding Partner, Director of Business Strategy
Those who know me best describe me as a bit of a restless spirit; I’m a traveler by nature, always seeming to have one foot in my next adventure. > Halfway through my college career, I decided to take a semester to visit South America. I didn’t realize the shift in perspective that I would have until I was standing in the middle of a poverty stricken city in Bolivia. As my travels continued, my eyes were opened to the true reality that so many people in developing countries live in. Upon my return, I completed my degree and became a Management Consultant with Accenture. Since my first trip to South America and through my travels to 19 other countries, I promised myself to always be thankful for my blessings, to always take opportunities to visit other countries and to be mindful of chances to promote positive change. I have a passion for bringing wonderful people together for a great cause.
University of Colorado, Denver: BS in Business with an Emphasis in International Business
Accenture Management Consultant | Independent Entrepreneurial Strategy & Development Consultant
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful and committed people can change the world. It’s the only thing that ever has.”
– Margaret Mead
rose@hopeconnectsintl.org
Cori Deterding | Founding Partner, Director of Development Strategy
Despite growing up in a small town, or possibly because of it, I have always had a desire to learn about and experience the world. After witnessing poverty first-hand and seeing the faces of those affected by lack of opportunity and resources, I decided to use the opportunities and experiences I have had to impact others. While being in the international development and nonprofit fields for several years, I have had the opportunity to research, evaluate and develop humanitarian projects in many areas of the world in a variety of sectors. Whether locally or internationally, I am in awe of the incredible people that I have worked with who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of their families and communities. Seeing the lives of others changed, seeing hope and power in their faces, is what moves and inspires me each day.
University of Denver Josef Korbel School of International Studies, Denver: MA Candidate in International Development | Colorado Christian University, Denver: B.S. in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Global Studies | Freelance Grant Writer & Research Analyst
“We do not need to know how or where, but there is one question that we should all ask whenever we start anything: what am I doing this for?” — Paulo Coelho
cori@hopeconnectsintl.org
Ali Mabardi | Grant Writer & Communications Coordinator
I had the incredible opportunity to teach at a Montessori School for five years of my life. I went to work every day and experienced a loving, caring educational environment where children could thrive and develop their passion for learning. This observation also reinforced the reality that for every one child in my class, there were hundreds who would never experience these favorable circumstances. The desire to help children all over the world achieve a lifetime of opportunity led me to my passion for international development and conflict resolution. I spent the past two years pursuing this at the University of Denver and was then fortunate enough to find Hope Connects so I can actualize my life’s mission while putting my education and skills to the test. As I become more involved in fulfilling our purpose and expanding our impact, I am increasingly excited about where this work will lead me and how my life will change.
University of Denver Josef Korbel School of International Studies, Denver: MA in International Studies with concentrations in International Development and Conflict Resolution | University of California, Santa Barbara: BA in Sociology
“Community is that place where the person you least want to live with always lives. When that person moves away, someone else arises immediately to take his or her place.” — Parker J. Palmer
ali@hopeconnectsintl.org
Nick Duckworth | Funding Programs Coordinator
I’ve always been someone with an innate interest in other people, whether down the street or across the globe. My interest in other cultures and the workings of the world led me to my academic focus: International Studies. It definitely put the world into perspective and I’m always amazed at how, regardless of the differences in challenges each of us faces, the human experience is in its essence universal. I think this human understanding is what motivates us to make the world a better place, but I think it’s equally as important to understand that the biggest successes typically come from a grounded approach to solving a problem. I joined Hope Connects because it combines the humanitarian aspects of development with the practical solutions to make our partners’ projects feasible; I believe that working hard, smart and together is the best way change lives for the better.
University of Denver Josef Korbel School of International Studies, Denver: MA Candidate in International Administration | University of California, San Diego: BA in Linguistics and International Studies
“Our problems are man-made, therefore they may be solved by man. And man can be as big as he wants. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.” — John F Kennedy
nick@hopeconnectsintl.org
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