Board of Directors

Chris Coolidgs is known for his engagement in local politics and professional endeavors. Born in Oxford, England, he holds a BA from Hampshire College (1985) and follows the Eckist religion. Coolidge ran as a Libertarian candidate for the Vermont State Senate in the Chittenden District elections (2014. He was part of a field of Libertarian candidates advocating for limited government and individual freedoms. Additionally, he has been involved in local business, Chris a successful small business owner in Burlington, Vermont, happily married to Sue living with their twin daughters Emily and Maggie and doggies  He is  also a member in the Monticello Association.   He emphasizes living each day with decency and respect for others, reflecting his personal philosophy in both his professional and community interactions.

Bishop Musonda Trevor Selwyn Mwamba is the President of the UNIP Party of Zambia since April 2021. Consecrated Bishop of BotswanaTeam Rector of Barking in the Church of England (2013-2019). On 9 November 2013, he was made assistant bishop in the Diocese of Chelmsford in November 2013. Mwamba holds degrees in law, theology, and social anthropology from Zambia, the US, and Oxford, and previously headed Legal & Compliance at Standard Chartered Bank Botswana. A Pan-Africanist, he advocates for unity and youth inclusion. Made a cameo appearance on the third episode of the HBO and BBC co-produced miniseries The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency. He appears in the episode entitled “Poison” as himself thanking members of the business community of Gaborone for their donations to the fictional orphanage portrayed in the series. Married to Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba, a Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General (2008–2014) and Ambassador to Germany (2019), he received the Freedom of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Award in 2022.

Helene de Boissiere Swanson is a dedicated advocate for social justice and co-founder of Katrina’s Dream. Helene has undertaken significant pilgrimages to raise awareness for the ERA, including “A Sentimental Journey” in 2012, covering over 1,000 miles from Seneca Falls, New York, and “A Quest for Equality” in 2014, spanning over 7,000 miles across 15 unratified states to advocate for the removal of the ERA’s ratification deadline. She has been a prominent voice at events like the World Forum and UN Commission on the Status of Women. Her activism includes organizing rallies, such as the Women’s Equality Day March in 2015, and engaging with faith communities at the Episcopal Church’s General Convention. She dreams of a world where believers and non-believers alike dialogue through “Love Co-existence” and come together utilizing the African way of “Ubuntu” to address issues as they arise that affect humanity and the planet. 

Consultants

Mahmood  Al’ Balushi  is a man of peace and prays for peace for people of all faiths, no matter their color, sex,  or geographical location. He works for the Ministry of Justice for Qatar and is active in Oman his homeland.  

Melvin C. Belli is a second-generation San Francisco lawyer Belli has practiced law for over 30 years and has a wide range of experience that few others have. From minor auto collision cases to Mass Tort Actions. He also has the advantage of having been trained by one of the best or some say greatest lawyer of the 20th century. His father Melvin M. Belli was called the King of Torts.

River Rudl is a skilled martial artist, instructor, and holistic wellness practitioner, recognized for his contributions to the 10,000 Victories School of Kung Fu and Tai Chi. He serves as the Northern Shaolin Team Leader and Instructor at 10,000 Victories. His accolades include a gold medal in full-contact San Da at the International Traditional Kung Fu Tournament (2023), and a third-place finish in the male traditional Kung Fu division for Northern Shaolin #5, and he co-authored the 10,000 Victories Northern Shaolin Special Report (2019), which documents the school’s graduation ceremony for nine Black Sash students. River channels his expertise into holistic healing, offering personalized therapy that integrates martial arts principles, body mechanics, and mental focus to support physical and emotional wellness. As a private therapist, he has helped hundreds heal from injuries and achieve balance, reflecting his philosophy of uniting mind, body, and spirit. His dedication to wellness is rooted in his own journey of overcoming physical challenges through disciplined practice, making RiverMindBody a cornerstone of his mission to empower others.  He and his partner Ila Cantor, a well-known and respected musician live in Ashland, Oregon with their  daughter Amaia and son Zen, and dog Koa.

Harry Rudl  Is a renaissance man who follows his heart and passions.  He was the director of Olof’s Brother’s which worked with the economically disadvantaged, artist community, sailors, and unhoused folks. And help to facilitate, a permaculture sustainable practices program, Millenials at the Helm. He and his partner Lydia Young live in Pt. Reyes, California. 

Longfei Zhang is the Tech Consultant and Social Media Director of Katrina’s Dream.  Zhang contributed to  Emerging Applications for Cyber Transportation Systems a paper published by the University of Buffalo. He comes from a long line of human rights activists and works with Katrina’s Dream is in honor of his father a well-known Chinese author who published more than 11 books and late former Chief of Police of Hainan Province of China.