Bob Hand is an engineering graduate of
Lafayette College and has worked in engineering and research for more than 17 years. He has
spent more than 20 years in sales, marketing and business management. Currently he is a consultant in Lean Manufacturing. Bob is President
of BizKidz of Brazil. Contact him (English or Portuguese) at:
Staff and Directorate
BizKidz of Brazil and
Projeto Sinhana Eva are the result of several years of planning and collaboration by F. Robert Hand, of Colorado
Springs, CO, and Darci Garcia de Melo, of Piumhi, MG, Brazil.
Darci Garcia de Melo is a native of Piumhi, a high school graduate and has served on the local municipal counsel for the rights of children. She has nearly 20 years of banking experience. Currently, she produces adult education courses for rural people in the region. Darci is Director of Projects for BizKidz of Brazil. Contact her (Portuguese only) at:
Board of Directors
Larry Churchill, President - Entrepreneur
Alan Sindler, Vice President - Marketing
Gail Juliano, Secretary - Business Owner
Robert Hand, Treasurer - Consultant
Rich Alvorado - Restauranteur
Marília Hicks - Business Owner
Frank Macon, Consulting Engineer
Werner Stark, PhD, Retired Physicist
Jeff Stuyt, PhD, University Professor
