Meet Our Team

The people behind the cafe counter

Founder

Sumbul Mashhadi

Serial storyteller, impact communicator, and unapologetic believer that data gives us knowledge, but storytelling gives it life.

Global Impact Lead

Lucia N. Yenee

Environmental economist and storyteller from Liberia who believes stories don’t just inform, they heal.

Global Events & Partnerships Lead

Known for connecting worlds, Marvin turns youth vision, global networks, and community stories into real impact.

Fundraising & Development Communications Lead

A civil engineer and water professional advancing inclusive, community-centered water storytelling through partnerships

Regional Storytelling & Community Lead (South Asia)

Dr Jyotsnarani Jena

Sustainability communicator and researcher who brings over a decade of experience in the water sector.

Regional Lead (North America)

A water-wise storyteller cultivating sustainable landscapes, community connection, and mindset shifts.

Regional Storytelling & Community Lead (East Africa)

Don Divin Niyitunga

A youth climate advocate and public-health storyteller rooted in lived East African experience.

Events & Development Lead (North America)

Grounded in lived experience, Mary Quinn turns water injustice into connection, collaboration, and resilient community action.

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