Trish Linde has been a part of our team since 2017 and serves with passion and commitment as The WASH Foundation’s Operations Manager. She plays an essential role in ensuring that the Foundation’s mission-driven work is well supported and effectively executed. With a BA in Communications from the University of Central Florida and 14 years of business ownership experience, she brings strategic oversight and hands-on management to maximize impact and fulfill the Foundation’s mission.

As Project Director, she led global service trips, coordinated international beach cleanups, and helped develop the mobile shower program serving those experiencing homelessness. Through this work, she witnessed firsthand the need to support the well-being and dignity of populations affected by health and economic insecurity. She is now proudly serving as Foundation Operations Manager, where she oversees and optimizes daily operations to ensure efficient, impactful delivery of the Foundation’s mission.

In addition to her commitment to helping those in need worldwide, Trish finds her greatest joy in having raised her children and built a close-knit family grounded in love and kindness.

Steffan Davis is a dedicated fundraising professional with a diverse background in nonprofit development and philanthropy. He has held key fundraising roles at WEDU, the Tampa region PBS station, United Way of Pasco, and most recently, Living Water International, a WASH-focused NGO. Before transitioning into fundraising, Steffan served in the U.S. Army as an infantryman.

He holds a degree in Criminal Justice from Purdue University and a degree in International Relations with a concentration in Globalization and Human Security from American Military University. He also holds a certificate in International Organizations Management from the University of Geneva. Currently, he is pursuing a MAIR at American University’s School of International Service, specializing in Sustainable Development, Global Health, and Human Rights.

Passionate about leveraging his skills and experience, Steffan is committed to expanding access to clean water and sanitation for communities in need.

Ashley Lovell joined The WASH Foundation in July 2023 as the Global Program Officer for Africa. She leads the planning, implementation, and evaluation of water, hygiene, and sanitation projects and develops long term strategy and partnerships across the continent. Ashley has worked on public health, education, and economic development projects in East and West Africa.

After serving as a Peace Corps volunteer focused on health education and behavior change in Ethiopia, she worked as a monitoring and evaluation specialist at a local training organization in Guinea. Later, she moved to Senegal and worked as an analyst with Dimagi, where she digitalized data collection processes and designed mobile health applications for projects throughout Africa as well as remotely to projects around the world.

Ashley earned undergraduate degrees in peace studies and economics at Chapman University and holds a master’s degree in economics from University of Nevada – Las Vegas. Through her experiences working on community development projects and data analysis and evaluation, she has developed a passionate belief that community-led development and data-informed decisions are the keys to making the world a better place.

Francisco M. Juarez Lopez has wide experience in project development and implementation in the areas of environmental and social infrastructure within the WASH sector and solid waste management systems. He has worked for international NGOs and international cooperation agencies to implement projects in Guatemala and Nicaragua, with UNOPS he served in Mexico as an environmental management specialist and from 2018 to 2022 he served as the Country Manager for Cities Alliance in Liberia.

His experience has been built through the implementation of projects at municipal and community level, where he has incorporated an approach that develops tailor made local solutions and community-based sustainable management models for some of the most marginalized and vulnerable informal settlements.

Francisco joined The WASH Foundation in June 2023 as the WASH Global Program Officer for Latin America & Caribbean where he leads the strategy and project implementation in the region aiming at improving access to water, sanitation, and hygiene.

Francisco has a background in Environmental & Civil engineering with specializations in Project Management, and Environment and Infrastructure Planning.

Eduardo has been part of The WASH Foundation in the Caribbean since 2019, starting as WASH Program Coordinator in the Dominican Republic, later serving as Project Manager, and currently as Country Manager in the Dominican Republic. He holds a degree in Health Information and a Bachelor’s in Foreign Trade, with a postgraduate degree in Foreign Trade.

He has been a key figure in positioning the Foundation as a leading organization in the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector at both national and provincial levels. Eduardo has played a major role in driving the growth of the program in the country, evolving it from a pilot project to an initiative recognized by various national government institutions.

He has led the WASH-in-Schools training and capacity-building program for local schools, along with WASH capacity trainings for civil society organizations, and government institutions. His work and passion focuses on generating sustainable social impact, strengthening public and private strategic partnerships, and expanding equitable access to water, sanitation, and hygiene in vulnerable communities.

Miledy Frías has a degree in accounting and a master’s degree in Tax Accounting from the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD). She has a solid background in the areas of finance, accounting, administration and taxation, performing strategic functions in national and international companies.

Since July 1, 2026, she has served as Administrative and Financial Officer at The WASH Foundation Caribbean, where she leads administrative and financial management, strengthens internal controls, oversees budget planning, and contributes to the operational efficiency of the organization. In addition, she holds the position of Financial Manager at Grupo Kubera, being responsible for the review of financial statements, tax management and financial analysis.

Previously, she held positions as Accounting Manager, General Accountant and Tax Accountant, consolidating extensive experience in financial accounting, tax compliance, internal control, financial analysis and process optimization. In the academic field, she has also worked as a university professor of General Accounting and Corporate Taxation, contributing to the training of new professionals.

She is recognized for her leadership, strategic thinking, analytical abilities, and strong results-oriented approach. Her experience in private sector organizations, together with her commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, position her as a professional prepared to assume high-level executive responsibilities in the financial, administrative and accounting areas.

Susan joined The WASH Foundation in August 2023. She currently leads learning, training, and capacity-building processes within the framework of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs, fostering the development of knowledge and skills among teachers, students, communities, and key stakeholders to promote high-quality, sustainable interventions.

She holds a degree in Clinical Psychology and has experience in the educational and social sectors, integrating tools for learning, communication, and behavior change into the design and implementation of WASH initiatives.

Juan Andrés Guillot Abarúa is a specialist in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), with extensive experience in the coordination, implementation and management of humanitarian projects, community development and emergency response. His experience encompasses the design, planning, monitoring and evaluation of programs focused on risk management, institutional strengthening and sustainable access to water, sanitation and hygiene services.

Throughout his career, he has held roles in national and international organizations, including the Dominican Red Cross, Oxfam International, and INAPA (National Institute of Potable Water), coordinating early recovery, emergency response, capacity building, food security, and livelihood projects. He has worked closely with cooperation agencies, government institutions, and community organizations, promoting inter-institutional articulation and the development of sustainable solutions for vulnerable communities.

His technical expertise includes the formation and strengthening of community water committees, the rehabilitation of supply systems, the promotion of hygiene practices, the management of multidisciplinary teams, and the planning of interventions in emergency and development contexts.

As the TWF Technical Coordinator for The WASH Foundation in the Dominican Republic, he leads initiatives aimed at strengthening institutional capacities, managing risk, and promoting strategic partnerships that contribute to improving the resilience of communities and the quality of humanitarian interventions in the country. His work vision is based on cooperation, innovation, and strengthening of institutions as the basis for a more effective and sustainable response to the challenges of the WASH sector.