Introducing ECI's Advisory Council

ECI is excited to introduce its new  Advisory Council, consisting of individuals who have championed ECI, who we could call on for guidance and advice, and who have supported our fundraising, advocacy, or programmatic work. We believe the leadership experience of these individuals, combined with their genuine affection for the special children we work with, will add great value to our Advisory Council. 

Diana Bowen is a lawyer who has held multiple positions in support of governance, national parliamentary assistance programs, and civil society programs in Afghanistan over the past several years.

Isabel Hodge is the Executive Director at the United States International Council on Disabilities (USICD) and the Vice President of Disabled Peoples’ International North American Caribbean (DPI NAC).

Shahin Mafi is the founder and CEO of Home Health Connection, Inc. (HHC). Shahin also established the Azar Foundation for Children of the World in 2003 in order to promote the health and security of mother and child.

Sadat Mansoor Naderi is an Afghan businessman and politician belonging to one of Afghanistan’s most prominent spiritual families. He most recently served as the Minister of Urban Development and Housing from 2015 until 2017.

Ilaha Eli Omar Is a social impact expert who spent the early half of her career building a successful technical staffing company, and is now devoted to international development work. She helps NGOs transition from donor-based dependency to self-sustainable entities.