"It is one thing to “feel good” about giving and quite another to “do good” with your gift—with GOALS Haiti you get both.”

— David Rosenblum, Board Vice Chair

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing and supporting GOALS’ program operations, administration, and strategic growth. Members are appointed by the Board Chair, and nominations come from current members, donors, and supporters. The board then considers nominated candidates based on their commitment to support GOALS’ mission and future growth.  If you are interested in learning more, please email us and you can view our Board job description.

shanna snider
Board Chair

Shanna has been working as an international humanitarian aid professional since her first visit to Haiti in 2011. Her passion for this work has taken her around the world, giving her firsthand insight into the power of community service, teamwork, and education. She currently serves as Senior Director of Community Investment Programs for United Way of Tarrant County, leading regional initiatives in maternal health, veteran services, and financial stability. Shanna holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington and continues to champion programs that drive lasting community impact both locally and globally.

Kona Shen
Founder

Kona holds a B.A. in Development Studies from Brown University (focused on Haiti) and an M.A. in International Policy Studies from Stanford University. She began volunteering in Haiti in 2007 and founded GOALS Haiti in 2010. In 2016, she co-founded My90, a company building data-driven tools for police‑community feedback and engagement. After its acquisition in 2021, Kona joined Axon as Vice President and General Manager. Read more about her experiences creating GOALS here.

Travis gibson

Travis is an entrepreneur and nonprofit professional with an extensive background leading disaster response operations around the world. His studies in Risk Management motivated him to volunteer in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake, where he first experienced the profound impact sports have in helping individuals cope with trauma and fostering community resilience. Travis is a lifelong soccer player, competitive trail runner and co-founder of an endurance events company with a focus on youth development.

Erika newsom

Erika is a strategic marketing and growth leader with deep experience guiding brand transformation, paid media strategy, and cross-functional execution. She has led high-impact initiatives for Fortune 500 brands and rising challengers alike, with leadership roles spanning Microsoft, Dr Pepper, and award-winning agency teams.

Steve manning

Steve is a Seattle native and Pacific Northwest enthusiast. He has worked as a publicist, marketing guru, business developer and professional connector. Over the years his clients have included legendary Seattle institutions Starbucks, Seattle Sounders FC and the Seattle Mayor’s Office. As an active member of Seattle's creative community, Steve had been a board member at The VERA Project, a volunteer soccer coach to 6-10 year old boys, and a fundraiser for multiple non-profits.
 

Marie elise obas

Marie Elise is the Vice-President of Don Bosco FC of Petion-Ville, one of the best football clubs in Haiti. She has a master degree in Football Business and is enrolled at Broward College to pursue a master in Business Administration.  She worked 3 years for World Vision and 10 years for Plan International. 

Fritz Pierre-Louis
Haiti Board Chair

Fritz is a businessman and community leader from Leogane. His company, Magepa S.A., constructs safe and affordable housing in Haiti. His ample business experience and Haitian connections are a true asset.

David Rosenblum
Vice chair

David is a partner at Prophet Capital, an asset management company specializing in mortgage-backed securities.  He has played soccer his entire life, as have his two high-school aged sons Max and Charlie.  Having travelled the world extensively, David has witnessed firsthand the power of soccer to inspire, uplift, and unite.  He and his family have taken a keen interest in Haiti and are passionate about the GOALS development model. David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Amherst College.

Dominique Smith
Treasurer

Dominique Smith is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a former Chief Operating Officer of the Bermuda Commercial Bank.  After retiring from the banking sector in 2008, Dominique dedicated her time to humanitarian efforts, serving as Chief Financial Officer for All Hands Volunteers, a US-based NGO.  In this role, she travelled to disaster recovery sites around the world, working with communities in need.  Currently, she provides accounting services to the Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda.