Anna completed a Masters of Social Science (International Development) at RMIT in Melbourne in 2007. She completed her RMIT placement with World Vision in Melbourne, centred around anti-trafficking initiatives in Thailand which involved travelling to the Thai - Burma border to visit project sites. Anna's background is in primary teaching and she has been associated with children and creative ministries through her local church. Anna is passionate about protecting the rights of the vulnerable child and is challenged and excited to be able to serve the OPENAid team through the Melbourne office. Anna lives with her husband Vince, bakes amazing cakes and cookies and would have loved to have been a Country and Western Singer (if only she could sing!).

Rattana joined OPENaid in January 2007. She is from Nakhonphanom in northeast Thailand. Relocating to Pattaya in 2002 to secure employment to support her daughter, Wipada (9 years old) and begin new education and vocational training at Pattaya College. Rattana is dedicated to unfolding opportunities for young, vulnerable girls to reduce risk of abuse and exploitation. Rattana enjoys good food, loves flowers and gardens and chatting with friends! She manages staff and program activities under the direction of OPENaid's ED.

Waranya is from Kamphaeng Phet in northern Thailand. She is married to Ai and has has two sons and one daughter (14, 10 and 2 years old). She worked in retail sales in Pattaya for eight years before accepting the invitation to jojn management with OPENaid in Thailand. Waranya oversees staff movements and program activities, managing OPENaid from headquarters in Pattaya.

Ai joins OPENaid to manage the newest program: Girls at Risk Education Program. He is 30 years old and very, very talented communicator with children. He is passionate about educating children and supporting opportunities for advanced education and family development.

Sumalee Jarearnsuk, married to Sombud Choomphorn, is from Prachinburi and her daughter, Thirawan, is 1 year old. Before joining OPENaid in June 2008, Sumalee worked with Sun Yo Universal in Prachinburi. With her husband she moved to Pattaya in 2005 to increase employment opportunities to support her family. She is eager to learn and develop new skills and abilities and is committed to helping poorest women and young girls.

Ni Sat Tin Htoo completed studies at Yangon University in Law and Business Management. She has had a variety of experience in NGOs and has completed training in development. She is dedicated to helping people and believes everyone should have opportunities and hope.

Parichat graduated from Pattaya Commercial College (accounting) 2000 and works full time in Pattaya in business accounting (part time at OPENaid). She enjoys her profession and additional learning opportunities. Parichat joined OPENaid in 2008 in Thailand and now manages accounting at headquarters in Pattaya.

Jane has been involved with OPENaid for many years and makes invaluable contributions managing administration in Melbourne and participation with fundraising barbecue team. She completed certificate 4 in accounting in June 2008 in Melbourne. Jane lives with her family in Essendon and is passionate about OPENaid and its ongoing development.