Our Leadership
MEET IDRIS DANESI
Danesi brings over 18 years of experience in the human services field, having held leadership roles including Managing Partner at DANET Associates, Regional Director at REM California/Sevita and Associate Vice President of operations at Community Provider of Enrichment Services. His career has taken him to multiple countries across four continents. These experiences have informed his understanding of inequality, poverty, extreme wealth, and reinforced his commitment to working in partnership with various stakeholders including government agencies, non-profit organizations as well as community groups. At STAND Endowment, Danesi is shaping the organization to help communities develop the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to be self-sufficient and successful. His approach is deeply values-driven, focusing on rooting out poverty, lack with tailored assistance to address specific needs and challenges of individuals and communities. Danesi’s leadership extends beyond STAND. He Is a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International and served as the Director of international Services of the Rotary Club of Falomo. Danesi holds a BL at Law.
“In my life path I have come to learn the meaning of selfless sacrifice. The ability of ordinary people to create extraordinary possibilities, the willingness to stand up and say “count me in”. I believe inherently in the power of communities to create change, even in the face of extreme hardships and disadvantages. I am proud to lead an organization with a deep rooted and unwavering commitment to building wholesome communities, transforming lives and circumstances.”
– Idris Danesi
Meet The Team
JUDY ALCARIOTO
Chief Financial Officer
ROBERTO E. GONZALEZ
Resource Development
JOSE GUEVARRA
Project Management
KIM ABALOS
Executive Assistant
