John Kirk Boyd CEO/Founder:
Has three law degrees, from UC Berkeley School of Law, including his doctorate. He has argued at every level of court, including the United States Supreme Court. Kirk has also taught International Human Rights, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and International Law at the University of California, Berkeley and Santa Barbara, and is the author of a best selling book in the San Francisco Bay Area: 2048 – Humanity’s Agreement to Live Together.
Shannon Landheer Program Director:
Shannon Landheer holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Central European University in Vienna and a Bachelor’s in Law, Societies, and Justice from the University of Washington. She has worked within multiple UN agencies, including the Human Rights Council in Geneva and the Food and Agricultural Organisation in Budapest. Shannon is particularly passionate about advancing women’s rights, economic development, and global health, with a strong focus on the intersection of human rights and social justice.
Maya Forté Social Media Director:
Maya Forte holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Law, Societies & Justice and Communication from the University of Washington and is completing her Master’s in International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies at the London School of Economics. She has worked with multiple UN agencies as a policy researcher and communication consultant, including the Human Rights Council in Geneva and the International Rescue Committee in Seattle. Most recently, she advised UNICEF Thailand on disability assessment reform. Passionate about ethical AI, digital humanitarian initiatives, and human rights, Maya focuses on the intersection of social justice, migration, and strategic partnerships to drive collective action.
Keyvan Hajiani, Marketing and Branding Director:
Keyvan is the Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Socio Fabrica, an award-winning agency specializing in strategy, design, tech and ecommerce. He has 20+ years of experience managing and expanding accounts with top brands and brings a wealth of expertise in branding, digital marketing, and communications.
Joshua Cooper, United Nations Director:
Joshua is an expert on United Nations mechanisms, with over 25 years of experience working directly with the UN in Geneva, New York and elsewhere. He has participated as an official observer at the UN and served as Co-Chair of US Human Rights Network Universal Periodic Review Task Force at the UN Human Rights Council. Joshua is a professor at the University of Hawai’i and the Director of the Hawai’i Institute for Human Rights.
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