Our Team

Dorothy has decades of experience engaged in US and international policy to advance human rights protection and advocate for the most vulnerable, as well as engage with issues related to trauma healing. She has worked in the United States Congress and the US Agency for International Development (USAID), and in partnership with a variety of nonprofit organizations. Representing the US Government and Members of Congress, she has defended the human rights and dignity of men and women in virtually every continent around the globe. Dorothy in 2021 completed the Global Mental Health: Trauma and Recovery course from Harvard Medical School’s Program in Refugee Trauma, and in 2014, Missio Seminary’s Global Trauma Recovery Institute CE training. She and her husband James Taft live in Alexandria, Virginia.

Edmund brings six years of leadership experience delivering construction and training projects across Uganda, including in northwest Uganda and the refugee settlements. As Area Manager at Haileybury Youth Trust (HYT), he contributed to tripling HYT’s construction capacity over five years, scaling operations while deepening partnerships with local communities, the private sector, UNHCR and the Ugandan Government. Consistently integrating both local capacity building into program design and sustainable, low-carbon building methods, he has overseen projects funded by the UK (UKAID), Germany (GIZ) and Belgium (ENABEL).

Edmund holds a Master’s in Conservation Science and Policy from the University of Exeter, UK, and also holds the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification. He is passionate about context-driven solutions that equip young people with practical skills and contribute to long-term development outcomes. He and his wife live in Uganda.

Sue is an experienced program budget analyst and bookkeeper. She takes pride in providing the best service and outcome possible. She has a passion for working on projects that change lives and supporting her colleagues. As Bookkeeper, her goals include attention to detail, timeliness and responsiveness.

She is based in Alexandria, Virginia. When she isn't busy providing financial assistance to The Market Project, you can find her designing and sewing various projects, including quilts, hosting friends and honing her golf swing.

Becky has over 30 years of experience applying strong analytical, organizational and operational skills and sensitivities to create economic growth and successful programs in both the non-profit and for-profit environments. For over a decade she worked in the Community Development Financial Institution field where she helped establish new programs that involved State and/or Federal Governments, lending institutions and community development organizations. Becky began her business career in retail and holds a BA in English Literature from Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois, and a Master in Urban Planning from New York University, Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service. Becky volunteers as a court-appointed special advocate for children in the foster care system. She and her husband live in Lititz, Pennsylvania. They have two grown children.

Phil has dedicated his career to support those in need. With more than 15 years of nonprofit experience, particularly with small, agile organizations, he is excited to lead the development efforts at The Market Project. Phil’s favorite aspect of nonprofit work is engaging with partners and getting them excited about the mission. He thrives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife, Elaina, and their dog, Leela, enjoying the outdoors and pursuing his nerdy passions.

Shelley serves as a consultant coming alongside early-stage nonprofit leaders to help operationalize a vision and provide practical guidance and tactical execution along the way. Prior to beginning her consulting career, Shelley served for over 17 years with International Justice Mission (IJM). There Shelley provided leadership and support for a nonprofit start-up of five employees through various stages of organizational growth and maturity, ultimately being a senior advisor to an international organization of nearly 1,000 employees, $50m budget and over a dozen foreign locations. Shelley led the strategic planning function, the content planning and supervision of the organization’s service to the Board of Directors and served as a utility player covering various functions and gaps for the organization. Prior to IJM, Shelley served with World Relief Atlanta, recruiting and training church sponsors for new refugee families from Somalia, Bosnia and Iraq. Shelley has a BA in Social Work from Baylor University and a Master of Public Administration from George Mason University. She and her family live in Falls Church, Virginia.

As chair, Eleanor Nagy supports and empowers Board members to champion TMP's vision to build flourishing communities where trauma survivors can heal in safe workplaces and provide for themselves and their families. Eleanor's 25+ year experience as a diplomat with the U.S. Department of State and at U.S. Embassies around the world informs her approach. During her diplomatic career, she served as Deputy Chief of Mission in Burma (Myanmar) and in Macedonia. Other postings included serving as Director for the Office of Refugee Assistance for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, and as Director for the Office of Global Hunger and Food Security. She also served for two years as a Senior Director of Strategy at World Vision International’s Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs. Eleanor is currently on staff with the Department of State Office of Inspector General where she evaluates the policy and management effectiveness of embassies worldwide. Eleanor lives in Annandale, Virginia.

Wade Channell is an economic growth specialist who has spent most of his career working to remove unnecessary barriers to businesses in developing countries. He has worked extensively in Africa and Eastern Europe, where he concentrated on issues of business regulation, entrepreneurship and access to finance. For the past ten years, he has concentrated on addressing economic barriers that women face, whether as investors, entrepreneurs or employees. He feels most alive when working with others to understand and address problems that they care about. As a Director, Wade hopes to help identify and pursue opportunities for expanding TMP’s market approach to improving lives and livelihoods. Previously, Wade worked as a retail manager, a business lawyer and an international development specialist (for USAID) which has given him the privilege of working in over 60 countries on four continents. He has lived in Brazil, Guinea-Bissau, Croatia and Belgium, and currently resides within walking distance from his granddaughter in the Washington, DC region. Wade is an avid reader, guitarist, occasional poet and sketch artist.

Catherine Johnson advises The Market Project on project design, development and management. A Senior Foreign Service Officer with the United States Agency for International Development (retired), Catherine served as Country Representative in Albania, led USAID’s democracy and governance offices in Pakistan, Romania and Georgia and championed women’s rights globally. Prior experience in African rural communities and low-income areas in Latin America reinforced her passion for working with those of limited means. Her commitment to assisting survivors of human trafficking recently led her to complete a credential in teaching trauma-informed yoga. Currently the founder of the women’s Centre for the Healing Arts in Hürtgenwald, Germany, Catherine teaches yoga, holistic healing, meditation and contemplative prayer in international settings.

Peter Stahl is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional with over 30 years in the financial and healthcare industries, serving in sales, marketing and executive roles. He is an author, small business owner and sought-after industry speaker. As a Director, Peter hopes to support The Market Project in developing new businesses and overall support for the mission of TMP. Peter and his wife Elizabeth live in Pennsylvania and have five children. When not tending to his business, he is active in the local church. You can also find him enjoying golf, tennis or reading a good book.

Soojung is a highly experienced business executive and entrepreneur with a strong background in the tech industry, having worked with Fortune 500 companies and nimble startups. In addition to her exceptional business acumen, she is also dedicated to promoting financial literacy and supporting young entrepreneurship through her co-founded organization, KuriousMinds. She is a change agent who passionately works towards providing educational opportunities to underprivileged youth. On Medium, she regularly shares her insights on industry trends, parenting and leadership. She is based in Seattle, Washington, where she lives with her husband and two children. She loves outdoor activities, which help her balance her strategic mindset with her love for nature and adventure.

Elizabeth Ranade Janis is a senior social impact leader and consultant with more than 20 years of experience leading complex initiatives across humanitarian response, international development, public policy, nonprofit leadership and social impact. She has built programs, partnerships and systems that address some of the most difficult challenges facing vulnerable and marginalized people and communities. Elizabeth most recently served as Senior Safeguarding Advisor for World Vision United States, where she led efforts to strengthen protection from exploitation and abuse across global relief and development programs. Previously, she served as Ohio’s first State Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator, leading a statewide response to human trafficking in partnership with policymakers, law enforcement, service providers and advocates. She managed the World Vision US Haiti earthquake response and oversaw child protection and anti-trafficking programs in Eastern Europe and Southern Africa. She has also served as a nonprofit Executive Director and strategy consultant. Elizabeth holds a Master’s Degree in Public Policy & International Development Policy from Georgetown University and a Bachelor’s Degree in International Development from The Ohio State University. She lives in Arlington, Virginia, with her husband and two children.