Senita is the Founder and President of Bosana Foundation. Since 2003 she has worked with different international NGOs in the capacity of project manager and coordinator. Her experience includes strengthening development strategies of emergency relief programs and supervision of projects’ implementation. She has worked on projects focused on peace education, human rights, microfinance, community development and women empowerment. Senita holds a Masters Degree in Conflict Resolution and Diplomacy and a Bachelors Degree in International Relations from University of California, Santa Barbara.

Ajlana is a Director of Bosana Foundation. Ajlana holds two Bachelor degrees, one in English Language and Literature from University of Bihac, BiH and one in Anthropology from University of Vermont, USA. She has substantial experience working with children and young adults, including teaching experience gained at non-government organization and the local high school in her hometown.  Seeing how the war changed the lives of children and the lasting consequences that are still interfering with their daily lives, she focused on the orphanage project. In doing so, she is hoping to help the orphans of Bosnia and Herzegovina who do not have the financial support to pursue their dreams of higher education.

Amra’s modeling career started in 2000 in her home country of Bosnia and Herzegovina where at age 15 she was crowned the Metropolitan Top Modeland a winner of the Press Prize, an international competition in China.  These two distinctive wins launched her international career.  Amra was able to move to Paris to pursue her childhood dream of living and working in the fashion capital of the world, where she also quickly earned her own distinguished success. Traveling the world also introduced Amra to many fascinating people, places and stories that helped shape the person she is today and her passion to help the less fortunate, especially those in her home country. In 2011, she became the first Ambassador for Bosana Foundation driven to promote the cause and make a real difference.

Lana Brkic holds a B.A. degree in Spanish and Finance. Lana is originally from Sarajevo, Bosnia but she spent most of her teenage years in Valencia, Spain. During the last two years she has dedicated her time to helping children’s charities in the Los Angeles area by organizing monthly events, social hours and concerts but now she looks forward to utilizing those skills to help Bosana Foundation expand its fundraising efforts.   She bring creativity, organizational skills, and commitment to making a positive difference.

Jenny Pan brings to the Bosana Foundation a decade of working experience in the international development sector. She has worked in both the non-profit and for-profit arenas in project management, fundraising, and program development. Ms. Pan holds a Masters from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.

Clery Villacrez brings to the Bosana Foundation extensive experience dealing with compliance and regulations for the administration of Cooperative Agreements and Contracts financed through USAID, the United Nations and the European Commission. Addressing issues of education, health and gender inequality are of special interest to Clery as they represent means to an effective and long-term impact.

Leah C. Wells brings to the Bosana Foundation board an extensive history of working on issues of domestic and international human rights and peacebuilding through writing and teaching. She is currently pursuing her PhD in political science.

Ina Soltani brings to the Bosana Foundation the creative spirit and drive to use her life’s experience and successes to help others not only improve their lives but find their own life’s path. As a fashion designer, she is strongly inspired by the dramatic narratives of her homeland, its artisan traditions, and deep appreciation of the arts and crafts of the world.