Board of Directors
Andrew Brown, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors
Andrew Brown, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors
Andrew Brown, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors
Andrew Brown holds a Baccalauréat (Bachelors) in Philosophy and French Literature from Académie de Rennes (France), as well as a B.A. in International Affairs and a Master in Public Administration in Non-Profit Management and International Development from The George Washington University. Andrew founded The Global Language Network in Se
Andrew Brown holds a Baccalauréat (Bachelors) in Philosophy and French Literature from Académie de Rennes (France), as well as a B.A. in International Affairs and a Master in Public Administration in Non-Profit Management and International Development from The George Washington University. Andrew founded The Global Language Network in September 2005. While Andrew is the Founder of GLN, he credits much of the organization’s growth and success to the many devoted teachers and other volunteers who have contributed and allowed him to build GLN to what it is today.
Charles Maslin, Esq., Board of Directors
Andrew Brown, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors
Andrew Brown, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors
Charles Maslin holds a BA in Economics from Temple University, a JD in Corporate Finance from New York Law School, and completed an Executive Education program at University of Pennsylvania’s esteemed Wharton School. His focus in that program was Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law. Charles is the owner of Cayden Capital, LLC
Charles Maslin holds a BA in Economics from Temple University, a JD in Corporate Finance from New York Law School, and completed an Executive Education program at University of Pennsylvania’s esteemed Wharton School. His focus in that program was Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law. Charles is the owner of Cayden Capital, LLC, and the founder of Tubz which develops ultra-high capacity, low weight, rechargeable energy storage technologies. Charles dedicates countless hours to help GLN strategically and GLN is privileged to have him on the Board.
Richard Sawaya, Ph.D., Secretary of the Board of Directors
Andrew Brown, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors
Richard Sawaya, Ph.D., Secretary of the Board of Directors
Dr. Richard Sawaya is the Vice President of USA*ENGAGE at the National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) and has directed the organization since January 2009. Previously he was the Executive Director of the United States–Venezuela Business Council. He also served as Washington Representative for Devon Energy from 2009 through 2012. From 2000
Dr. Richard Sawaya is the Vice President of USA*ENGAGE at the National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) and has directed the organization since January 2009. Previously he was the Executive Director of the United States–Venezuela Business Council. He also served as Washington Representative for Devon Energy from 2009 through 2012. From 2000 through 2008, he was the Vice President for Government, International and Community Relations at the George Washington University.
Mayor Bennard Cann, Treasurer of the Board of Directors
Mayor Bennard Cann, Treasurer of the Board of Directors
Richard Sawaya, Ph.D., Secretary of the Board of Directors
Benn’s passion for community and language led him to work with GLN as early as 2006, while GLN was still centrally-located at The George Washington University. Benn formally joined the Board of Directors in 2008 and has been an active Board member since. Benn is Mayor of Morningside, Maryland and is the Director of Marketing at The Georg
Benn’s passion for community and language led him to work with GLN as early as 2006, while GLN was still centrally-located at The George Washington University. Benn formally joined the Board of Directors in 2008 and has been an active Board member since. Benn is Mayor of Morningside, Maryland and is the Director of Marketing at The George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management.
He has also served over twenty years in the business community in various capacities of management in promotions, marketing, and advertising for non-profit and for-profit organizations.
Ilya Budik, Board of Directors
Mayor Bennard Cann, Treasurer of the Board of Directors
Ilya Budik, Board of Directors
Mr. Ilya Budik is the most recent addition to GLN’s Board of Directors. For the past 7 years, Ilya has served in various managerial roles in the life science industry, and over the last 4 years founded and grown Imagine Bio, a boutique consultancy which advises global strategic players as well as startups in life science industry with cl
Mr. Ilya Budik is the most recent addition to GLN’s Board of Directors. For the past 7 years, Ilya has served in various managerial roles in the life science industry, and over the last 4 years founded and grown Imagine Bio, a boutique consultancy which advises global strategic players as well as startups in life science industry with clients based across the US, Europe, and Israel. Ilya is a strong believer in the mission of GLN, sees great potential to expand GLN’s mission in the DC area and beyond, and is grateful for the opportunity to contribute his skills, experiences, and a diverse global network to help take GLN to new heights.
Full-Time Staff
Andrew Brown, Executive Director
Isabel Povey, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator
Ramil Mercado, Program Coordinator
Andrew Brown holds a Baccalauréat (Bachelors) in Philosophy and French Literature from Académie de Rennes (France), as well as a B.A. in International Affairs and a Master in Public Administration in Non-Profit Management and International Development from The George Washington University. Andrew founded The Global Language Network in Se
Andrew Brown holds a Baccalauréat (Bachelors) in Philosophy and French Literature from Académie de Rennes (France), as well as a B.A. in International Affairs and a Master in Public Administration in Non-Profit Management and International Development from The George Washington University. Andrew founded The Global Language Network in September 2005. While Andrew is the Founder of GLN, he credits much of the organization’s growth and success to the many devoted teachers and other volunteers who have contributed and allowed him to build GLN to what it is today.
Ramil Mercado, Program Coordinator
Isabel Povey, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator
Ramil Mercado, Program Coordinator
Ramil Mercado is the Program Coordinator at GLN. Coming from a multicultural background, he firmly understands the importance of languages as a tool of connection and collaboration, and is passionate about creating accessible language learning opportunities for the public. Ramil graduated from American University with an MA in Internatio
Ramil Mercado is the Program Coordinator at GLN. Coming from a multicultural background, he firmly understands the importance of languages as a tool of connection and collaboration, and is passionate about creating accessible language learning opportunities for the public. Ramil graduated from American University with an MA in International Affairs and previously earned a BA in Political Science and Asian Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. Through his experiences studying International Relations, alongside his time abroad in Argentina, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the Philippines, he became passionate about learning languages to deepen his bonds across borders and gain perspectives he would not be able to access with only one language. Ramil speaks English, Spanish, Tagalog, Portuguese, and Indonesian.
Isabel Povey, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator
Isabel Povey, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator
Isabel Povey, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator
Isabel Povey is a development and outreach specialist currently earning her MA in International Development. Her experience is in program evaluation, translation management, and community development through roles with nonprofit and government organizations in West Africa, Kenya, and the U.S. When working as a research contractor for the
Isabel Povey is a development and outreach specialist currently earning her MA in International Development. Her experience is in program evaluation, translation management, and community development through roles with nonprofit and government organizations in West Africa, Kenya, and the U.S. When working as a research contractor for the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Isabel designed bilingual surveys, conducted interviews, performed statistical analysis, and provided a detailed findings report to the U.S. State Department. As a teenager, she founded Seeds of Hope, a youth-led initiative that mobilizes volunteers and community partners to deliver thousands of meals and support international garden projects. Isabel combines field research, language-enabled program evaluation, fundraising, and digital advocacy to promote inclusive, community-centered language and development initiatives.
Part-Time Staff
Jeong Yong Park, Leadership Fellow
Jeong Yong Park, Leadership Fellow
Jeong Yong Park, Leadership Fellow
Jeong Yong Park is a Leadership Fellow at the Global Language Network. He majored in German with a minor in Broadcasting–Film & New Media at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. He has experience in media content planning, educational video editing, and cultural communication. At GLN, he hopes to contribute to cross-cultural engagement,
Jeong Yong Park is a Leadership Fellow at the Global Language Network. He majored in German with a minor in Broadcasting–Film & New Media at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. He has experience in media content planning, educational video editing, and cultural communication. At GLN, he hopes to contribute to cross-cultural engagement, support program operations, and strengthen his professional communication skills.
Saadwi Balaji, Leadership Fellow
Jeong Yong Park, Leadership Fellow
Jeong Yong Park, Leadership Fellow
Saadwi Balaji is a Leadership Fellow at GLN who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a M.A. in Conflict Resolution with a certificate in Migration, Refugees, and Humanitarian Emergencies. With a passion for how communication and storytelling can support justice and accountability, she has channeled this interest through rese
Saadwi Balaji is a Leadership Fellow at GLN who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a M.A. in Conflict Resolution with a certificate in Migration, Refugees, and Humanitarian Emergencies. With a passion for how communication and storytelling can support justice and accountability, she has channeled this interest through research on civil society, event organization for nonprofits, and multimedia communications projects.