AMBASSADORS & TEAM

"The idea that people give to charity because they are supposed to isn't sustainable and people who need help deserve real long term commitment" - Bobby Sager

	Tess Sager Founder Hands Up Not Handouts A young activist from a philanthropic family, Tess Sager has spent over half of her life actively involved in her family's foundation. It is Tess's mission with Hands Up to find strategic ways to help people help themselves for the long-term.

	Brett Johnson CEO, benevolentcapital.com Brett was inspired by the Sager Family and supports "a positive organization like Hands Up Not Handouts because it is the perfect example of eco-philanthropy."

	Ariana Rockefeller pinkbicyclette.com Ariana Rockefeller was raised with the motto "to whom much is given, much is expected". She is a part of the Hands Up initiative because she believes that women have the capacity to bond communities together and that educating and empowering women facilitates positive growth.

	Jim Hornthal cmea.com Jim supports Hands Up Not Handouts because he believes in the power of "assembling a bright cohort of passionate and creative minds to tackle seemingly impossible problems." Jim is best known as Founder and Chairman of Preview Travel and is a trustee of the One Voice Movement.

	Renee Cocke krimsa.com Being in the rug business, Renee supports and values women artists and their crafts. To spread hope by continuing cultural creativity is close to her heart. Renee partnered with her sister Elizabeth Vehko and Paul Ramsey to open KRIMSA Fine Rugs & Decor - San Francisco in 2002.

	Alex Simon alexurzopia.com Alex spends most of his time thinking about how students can have a real impact on what's going on now and in the future. He believes that Hands Up Not Handouts helps people reach across borders to find markets and recognition for their products and culture in a world that is more connected than ever.

	James Purefoy James starred in the NBC TV series, The Philanthropist, based loosely on the life and work of Bobby Sager. His support of Hands Up comes from the belief that "it is an overwhelmingly positive organisation that enables communities of women in the developing world to work together for their common good."

	Carrie Maloney Managing Director Hands Up Not Handouts Carrie Alison Maloney brings a diverse background in communications and partnership development to her global social entrepreneurship experience. Born with a life long interest in social action and civic participation, Carrie has involved herself in many causes.

	Kelly Rutherford Actress Kelly is an American Actress known for her starring role in The CW teen drama, Gossip Girl. "What I love about being a part of Hands Up Not Handouts is that they help women help themselves so that the women can enrich their own lives and the well being of their communities"

	Priscilla Woolworth priscillawoolworth.com Priscilla is quite passionate about supporting Hands Up's women's cooperatives and believes in helping people to help themselves. Her passion and reverence for nature inspires her every day as she finds the best and most useful non-toxic and organic products on the market for her customers.

	Kat Fowler Art Director, katfowler.com Hands Up Not Handouts Kat's passion is working to preserve indigenous cultures and knowledge and as a photographer, avid traveler, educator and profound supporter of cultural exchange, she believes that Hands Up Not Handouts is a wonderful model of social exchange and preservation.

	Mandi Sidhu Actress Mandi worked on the NBC TV series, The Philanthropist, based loosely on the life of Bobby Sager and quickly fell in love with the idea of Hands Up Not Handouts. She loves to travel and venture into uncharted waters and tries to pass along the spirit of kindheartedness daily.

	Ilyana Kadushinn ilyanakadushin.com Ilyana was inspired to become an ambassador for Hands Up because of the ideas of encouraging creativity and empowerment of women. "When women are encouraged and empowered to cooperate and create, they can focus on their gifts and legacies and what they can offer their community and the world."

	Dana Adler Dana's support of Hands Up is reflected in her work as part of the Young President Organization’s Peace Action Network. She has recently championed a dialogue between Muslim and Jewish women in the New York metropolitan area.