Our Team

Jenni has worked with other NGOs before devoting all her energies to making a difference in Cambodia by founding Cambodian Community Dream Organization, Inc. She works remotely with the team on the ground in an advisory capacity and is the link between the BOD and donors. She regularly travels to Cambodia to oversee the progress on the ground.

Ksenija, an educator, writer, and blogger has been traveling around the world and supporting grass roots organizations. She is passionate about women's and children's issues.

Paul retired from Citibank where he was a Senior Vice President for Global Data Governance. He has an extensive background in finance, data, project and operational management. He travels annually to Cambodia to work with CCDO. During these visits he has developed an on the ground understanding of our operations and provided insights for streamlining and improvements.

Andrew retired from Standard Chartered Bank where he was a Director. He has over 35 years of experience in Trade Finance, Banking Operations and Risk Management. Andrew visits CCDO in Siem Reap on an annual basis.
Andrew currently is our CFO responsible for our financial transparency and he works closely with all board members as well as CCDO local management team.

Cecilia, born in Venezuela, is a professional in the field of communications, public relations and social media, for the past 25 years. During her career, she has lived and worked in 9 different countries holding positions in all sectors: public, private and Non-Profit. Since 2016, she has developed a platform for supporting NGOs around the world with the backing of a group of donors. Bastion.life, finds funds and allocates them in projects related to children's health and education, women empowerment and rural infrastructure projects.

Kathy is a corporate and securities attorney with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is a partner in the global law firm, Proskauer Rose, and a professor at Fordham Law School. Kathy is also a board member and treasurer of New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, a leading New York nonprofit civil rights firm, and board member of the Auschwitz- Birkenau Foundation. After a visit to Siem Reap, Kathy was struck by the similarities between the Holocaust and the Genocide in Cambodia and is determined to help rebuild.

Jenn is a Businesswoman who has a passion for travel and philanthropy. Her background includes Hotel & Restaurant Management, Training & Hospitality Consulting, Wellness Coach, Fitness and Pilates. Jenn and her daughter are active in their local 4H group and raising pigs. All her family is passionate about the future of Cambodian families.

Kirk is a retired high school English teacher, having worked 33 years in New York City and Yonkers, NY. He and his wife have traveled to numerous countries over the years, but their special love for Cambodia has brought them back four times. They've been supporters of CCDO's work since their first visit in 2010.

Rose currently works in Sales and Marketing at Lazard Asset Management. She graduated from NYU with a BS in Applied Psychology and BA in Art History. Currently studying for my MBA from NYU Stern. She began to volunteer with the Cambodian Community Dream Organization (CCDO) in 2013 and has visited Siem Reap multiple times over the past decade. Rose is excited to join the team alongside her sister, Katherine, to continue their shared commitment to supporting CCDO's mission of improving education, health, and livelihoods in rural Cambodian communities.

Katherine graduated with a BA in Psychology from Bryn Mawr College and MPA from NYU Wagner School of Public Service. She spent many summers in Cambodia helping with various kids activities. She is determined to give back to society and is spending the next 2 years in Tanzania volunteering for the Peace Corps.

After years of experience with various NGOs in Cambodia, combining his nursing and WASH backgrounds with his managerial skills Leangseng rises to the highest challenge of effectively leading and inspiring our team on the ground. He is the heart and soul of CCDO.

Having many years experience in the NGO field, Nue has joined the CCDO to ensure the smooth operation of each project. He is responsible to the executive director.

With a bachelor's degree in Business and Finance and nine years of working with local NGOs Sophorn uses her organizational and accounting skills to ensure smooth office processes and the meticulous upkeep of our financial records. Sophorn is the glue that keeps the CCDO running smoothly.

Sovoan oversees our extensive education programs from reschool to university. She is the line of communication between CCDO and the school directors. She is on the advisory board of the Department of Education. She deftly manages to ensure the quality of our programs

Pin previously worked for CCDO for 4 years and we welcome him back to help expand our WASH program. He is responsible for training the community leaders in health and hygiene. Under his watch, we have expanded the programs to 36 villages.

Uon previously worked for CCDO for 4 years and is back working in the field, to ensure the success of our Social Enterprise Program. He is responsible for Soap Sellers, Piglets, Safe Houses and Agroforestry Programs. He has the total respect of the community.

Sitha is an inspirational teacher and trains the new English Teachers in 26 Primary school and a Secondary/High School in Angkor Thom district. He is responsible for 9,000 students.
His Phonetics techniques have been adopted by the Government to spread to 507 schools.

Bunsrak inspires the 11 preschool teachers of our Early Child Education Program in Angkor Thom Commune to aspire to greatness. He oversees the 2 preschools in Ampil Commune.
He is dedicated and can be proud of his achievements.

Mr. Say drives the tuk tuk out to the villages and our schools and helps where necessary. He is an important part of our Mobile Library. He was the first employee of CCDO and is very valued and loyal.

Salorm, is the mainstay of our community development. She is involved with the various workshops in the field. She is also in charge of our dental program to ensure the kids are keeping up their hygiene practices.

Sothea is primary an English teacher who transition to manage the growing Scholarship Students. He is responsible to inspire their career choices and he also works on our Data Management.

Mariny is the computer teacher at Ta Brok Primary school and is sponsored by HP, Inc.
She is in her third year of IT studies and has the kids learning rapid typing to improve their skills

Sombon is creative with her story telling. She stimulates the students' imaginations with arts and crafts. She proudly has transferred to become and English teacher for the starter and level 1 classes. She continues her own university studies at night and weekends.

Vesna proudly graduated from sports to English after completing his university degree.
He has an innovative teaching methodology and is passionate about his students' progress.

Chan Tour graduated from sports to English teaching. He is an exceptional teacher and captures the attention of his students. He is also our main photographer on the ground.

She has a natural gift for inspiring curiosity and enthusiasm in our preschoolers. Phary has been instrumental in expanding our early education program to 11 new preschools.

Samnang helps keep the preschool munchkins in order at Tapang school. Her diligence in dental hygiene ensures healthy smiles.

Sochhinh encourages kids to read books. She introduces them to the world of adventure through reading. She visits 42 schools a month and is responsible for 15,000 kids reading.

Choeurm is our new passionate English trainer. He graduated with a BA in TESOL. He has found his dream job of working in the education field at the CCDO. He travels to remote area schools increase the literacy rate in Cambodia and has a vision to improve healthy lifestyle of Cambodian children.

Kimly started with CCDO as a mobile librarian. However, we discovered that her passion was teaching computers to our students. She is completing her 3rd year of IT on weekends. She has taught English and is also a web designer.

CCDO's energetic executive director has a passion for improving the living standards of his fellow Cambodians. He has been instrumental in initiating sustainable programs in the education and agricultural fields. He embodies the CCDO vision of a Hand Up and not a Hand Out. He has a nursing degree and is currently studying for his PhD in Educational Management. We have increased our level of commitment to the community tenfold since his arrival 4 years ago.

Under grad degrees in Chemistry and Zoology from Miami University, 1980. Medical Degree from Baylor College of Medicine in 1983. General Surgery training at Bethesda Naval Hospital 1986-1990. Served in US Navy and Marine Corps units 1985-1992. Private practice in General Surgery 1992-2017. Retired in 2017 but accepted a job teaching and doing surgery as a volunteer in Cambodia with Surgeons for Cambodia. Joined Rotary Club Phnom Penh Metro 2018 and is the President for 2020-2022.

Mary Mendoza from Macau is the managing director of The Platinum Ltd, a consulting firm. For the past twenty years, she has been known as an established thought leader in marketing for the gaming, hospitality, tourism, and retail sector within Asia and the USA. She is passionate about women empowerment, education.

Sophorn has been working at The CCDO as an Admin & Finance Coordinator for 4 years. She is the glue that keeps CCDO together. She never gives up her vision to help her communities. She puts all her efforts to support the CCDO team on the ground to reach the mission and vision of the Organization.

Mr. Yem KLORK, has many years of experience in leadership, education development, project management and community development. He graduated Master of Education and is currently a country director of Child's Dream Cambodia. He believes "Education can make a positive change for a better society".

Dr. Samphy CHEAV, is a health professional background and extensive experience in leadership, advisory, and medical field. He graduated with a Ph.D. in Health Science and currently joins the government to advise the health direction of the Ministry of Health.

Mrs. Somalita KEO, has a professional finance background and graduated Master of Finance. With her professional work, she was promoted to country manager of the Kamboo Project in Cambodia. She is a great woman in leadership and inspires many thousand women and girls in Cambodia.

Mr. Naro MEI, has 18-year experience in Strategic Education Development for Private International Schools and experience in Building Relationship Management, Sales Projections, and Forecasting. He graduated Master of Business Management, and now transformed himself to be an entrepreneur.

Mr. Thai SAN, has 14 years of experience in leadership, management, community development, and entrepreneurship. He was a former Director of Human and Hope Association, he founded and developed this NGO from a community school center to a reputable NGO which is entirely run by locals. He was received a WRA's Unsung Hero Award in 2017 for his tireless work. He graduated Master of Business Management and currently is an Operations Manager of Enterprise Vision Academy.