Our Team

CO-FOUNDER &
MANAGING PARTNER

In addition to her work at the Alhambra-U.S. Chamber, Anjum is the Founder and Executive Director of the Global Impact Initiative and Vice President of the HOFT Institute.

Anjum is a global professional with 35+ years of experience in the fields of international education, educational consulting, business development, entrepreneurial management, and conference planning both in the U.S. and internationally.

She has built an extensive network of global contacts, which she leverages on behalf of her clients, connecting people and organizations for success. Along with her expertise in strategic planning, market development, negotiation and management, and international education, her work with the U.S. and multiple international agencies documents an impressive record of success.

Anjum was the Director of International Marketing and Public Relations for UT Austin’s Global Initiative on Education and Leadership, advising the initiative on international strategy as well as cross-cultural and educational exchanges and agreements.

In recognition of her global contribution to women’s entrepreneurship, Anjum was designated as an Honorary Ambassador of the Polish Network of Women Entrepreneurship Ambassadors during the 2015 European Congress of Small and Medium Enterprises in Katowice, Poland. In 2019, she was named an Entrepreneur in Residence at the World Learning Summit and recognized as an International Research Associate of the Future Learning Lab at the University of Agder.

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CONSULTANT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

A life-long educator whose dynamic and engaging approach to instruction has impacted the lives of thousands of students and educators, Rose Potter promotes active, student-centered leaning and an inquiry approach to teaching to build creative and critical thinking skills. She has taught and mentored others at all levels of instruction, K-12, higher education and professional development. In addition to her classroom experience, she founded and operated a business to organize college credit study abroad, immersion experiences for high school students that continues today, SPI Abroad. Since 2004, Rose has mentored pre-service teachers for the UTeach-Liberal Arts program at the University of Texas at Austin, first as a University Supervisor and, presently, as an Assistant Clinical Professor. A nominee for the ACTFL – NYSAFLT Anthony Papalia Award for Excellence in Teacher Education, Ms. Potter continues to impact the profession through her ongoing work with future educators.

DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC PLANNING

Shawn serves as the Director of Strategic Planning for the Chamber. He brings a wealth of knowledge from several industries, including healthcare, law enforcement, hospitality, higher education, nonprofits, and government. He has served in compliance roles, and many others, while addressing needs within governmental and private organizations, during mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Presently, Shawn serves as the Vice President for an education-based nonprofit organization in the United States, in addition to his role at the Chamber.

In addition to building international business relationships, Shawn utilizes his broad expertise and education to assist in developing custom made programs and curricula for the Chamber’s clients. Many of these programs are marketed domestically and internationally. Shawn directs the development of strategic information, analysis, and recommendations concerning the organization's competitive position in the market place, by reviewing industry trends, forecasting and regulatory requiremenets for each Chamber service line. His job assists in bringing the best services, including custom made programs, to clients around the world.

Shawn received a B.S. in Criminal Justice and a B.A. in Psychology, pursued a Master’s in Public Administration with a concentration in Community Development, and most recently obtained a Master’s in Business Administration. He is credentialed as a Certified Scrum Master, a Certified Professional Agile Coach, and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional.

CONSULTANT, LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION LAB

About Duleep

WEB & TECHNOLOGY LEAD

Avery began developing websites in High School, and quickly developed a niche helping non-profits and small mental health practices establish a digital presence.

Since then, he has developed dozens of websites for clients across the country, as well as interned full-time at a number of web-focused companies.

Avery recently graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in ComputerScience and Public Affairs. He is currently working in Seattle as a Software Engineer for Google's Chrome OS team. He is particularly passionate about driving economic and social change through the power of technology and engineering.

He began working for the Alhambra-U.S. Chamber in 2020 and, after a successful website overhaul, began working on the Global Impact Initiative's website as well.

Rosy Hernandez is Founder & CEO at Heritage Writing Co., a marketing firm based in Houston, TX that provides an array of marketing services to nonprofits, NGO's, individuals and for-profit organizations in English and Spanish. She creates marketing materials that are needed in a multicultural, international landscape with a deep understanding of an array of languages, cultures, beliefs and communities. Rosy earned her Bachelor in Business Administration in International Business from Houston Baptist University. In her current work with the Chamber, she marries communications and marketing to deliver quality content that is authentic and impactful.

Caitlin is a passionate storyteller, business owner, and student of inspiring communities that continue to shape her. She owns The Good Word, Co., a full-service communications business which specializes in helping nonprofits with their creative writing and grant writing needs. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur in 2021, Caitlin spent five years working for various nonprofits in California and Arizona.

During her tenure at the Los Angeles County Alliance for Boys & Girls Clubs, she witnessed youth from disadvantaged communities rise from intense poverty. She then had the opportunity to meet and share the stories of kids and teens who took part in the mentorship programs through the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale. Her final in-house position was with Phoenix Children’s Hospital, where she saw firsthand the resilience, healing, and hope that can only be found in a place as life-changing and life-saving as a children’s hospital.

Inspired by what she saw and experienced during her time with these philanthropic organizations, she built The Good Word, Co. She is proud to have a career that allows her to serve and support multiple communities at once.

In 2017, Caitlin earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Her awareness of and desire to serve vulnerable communities derives directly from the content of her studies. She learned about the complexities in societies all over the world and how those complexities often lead to gaps in resources for certain groups. She has translated that awareness to an impressive career in which she uses her talents for the benefit of others.

Caitlin believes in the good things and good people this world offers. Hence, she named her business The Good Word, Co! More importantly, she wants others to have the chance to believe in themselves, as well. When asked about her personal mission she shares, “telling the life-changing stories of one person, one conversation or one opportunity at a time is the best way I know how to contribute to us all seeing the goodness in the world.”