As the Founder and Executive Director of Soul Morse Foundation, Ismail Baker combines his legal expertise with a heartfelt commitment to making a difference. With a strong background in law and a deep understanding of the challenges facing the Syrian community, Mr. Baker leads the organization with both professional insight and personal passion.

His mission is to connect sponsors from around the world with Syrians in need, providing them the chance to learn skills and build careers that support themselves and their families. By drawing on his leadership experience, Mr. Baker has shaped Soul Morse to be the first of its kind organization and a beacon of empowerment, focused on practical, life-changing opportunities for those it serves.

Marie Bierstorff is a passionate advocate for humanitarian initiatives based in Evanston, Illinois, United States, guided by a deep commitment to compassion, responsibility, and meaningful service to others.

Driven by a genuine desire to make a lasting impact, Marie focuses her efforts on supporting individuals who have not had the opportunity to complete their education or access essential resources. She believes firmly that every person deserves a fair chance to build a stable and dignified future, and she is guided by the conviction that thoughtful, well-directed support can transform lives.

As a member of the Executive Board of the Soul Morse Foundation, Marie brings a combination of empathy, perspective, and dedication to advancing initiatives that uplift communities and expand opportunities for those facing hardship. Beyond her professional and humanitarian engagement, she is also a devoted mother of three, a role that further shapes her perspective on care, responsibility, and the importance of creating opportunities for future generations.

Her work is rooted in the belief that compassion, when paired with action, can create meaningful and lasting change.

Computer science professional with academic and professional experience developed in Boston, Massachusetts.

Founder of Children of Syria, a humanitarian initiative established in 2013 in Florida, dedicated to supporting Syrian children through educational, social, and humanitarian programs. Co-founder of the Syrian American Friendship Association, established in 2025 in California, with the mission of strengthening cooperation, dialogue, and cultural exchange between Syrian and American communities.

In addition to his humanitarian work, Samer Zraik has also worked as a businessman and company owner, establishing and operating businesses in the United States, Syria, and East Africa, including Rwanda, Uganda , and Sudan.

He currently lives and works between Atlanta, Georgia (USA) and Damascus, Syria.

Momen Amouna is an Advisory Board Member of the Soul Morse Foundation, contributing strategic insight informed by extensive leadership experience in humanitarian and community-focused work.

Momen previously served as the Executive Director of Syrian National Care Foundation, where he led programs centered on social support, community development, and organizational coordination. His experience includes overseeing operations, engaging with institutional partners, and aligning humanitarian initiatives with real-world community needs.

As an advisor to the Soul Morse Foundation, Momen brings a practical, leadership-driven perspective to program planning and coordination, helping ensure that initiatives are grounded in local realities and designed to create meaningful, sustainable impact.

Jisel Saad Hana is a businesswoman based in Damascus. She is married and a mother of three. She studied Business Administration and manages her own private business alongside active humanitarian work.

She is a Founder, Treasurer, and Director of Public Relations of the Durrar Development Foundation, a Board Member of the Syrian National Forum, and is involved with ART GET Foundation for Children.

She participated in the UNDP Women’s Empowerment and Training Program (2020–2022), with continued related work through 2024, which resulted in the establishment of the Durrar Development Foundation. Her professional training includes Small Project Management at Antakya University, Sustainable Development, Economic Feasibility Studies and Marketing through the Damascus Chamber of Commerce, Business Administration training supported by the European Union, leadership programs, and participation in the Participatory Early Recovery Plan for Old Damascus under UN supervision in cooperation with Japan.

She joined the Soul Morse Foundation Advisory Board, driven by her belief in creating sustainable work opportunities and collaborating with her nonprofit initiatives to support project implementation.

Hussein Khair Al-Din Al-Nader is a Syrian activist and the Founder and President of the Association of Detainees of the Syrian Revolution, an organization dedicated to uncovering the fate of detainees and missing persons, supporting released detainees, and assisting with their reintegration into society.

As a former detainee, his personal experience in detention became a driving force behind his commitment to defending the rights of detainees, shedding light on their suffering, and amplifying their voices before local and international stakeholders.

Hussein brings broad experience in community and humanitarian work. He leads initiatives aimed at promoting justice and accountability, while building effective partnerships to support human rights causes in Syria.

He is also active in investment and entrepreneurship, with a focus on developing economic and development projects that contribute to community stability and create sustainable job opportunities. As a partner and Advisory Board Member of Soul Morse Foundation, Hussein contributes his humanitarian and community-based experience to support the Foundation’s vision and its development and humanitarian programs.

Louay Mohammad Al-Qaid is a humanitarian and development leader with more than twelve years of experience in project management, peacebuilding, social cohesion, and international partnership development.

He is the founder and chairman of Al-Taawoun Charitable Foundation for Care and Development, where he leads initiatives supporting affected communities and strengthening responsible humanitarian response.

He currently manages the Bridges of Peace project in rural Homs, in cooperation with international partners including GIZ, focusing on community healing, social repair, and civil peace.

Mr. Al-Qaid joined the Advisory Board of Soul Morse Foundation to contribute his field experience and development expertise to its humanitarian and sustainable livelihood programs, helping strengthen local partnerships and support communities with dignity and lasting impact.

Ali Youssef serves as the Director of Operations and Logistics at the Soul Morse Foundation in Syria, where he oversees operational planning, logistics coordination, and implementation in support of the Foundation’s humanitarian programs.

With strong experience in operations management and logistics within humanitarian contexts, Ali brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to ensuring that initiatives are delivered efficiently and responsibly. His work focuses on translating program goals into effective execution on the ground, with careful attention to coordination, resources, and local realities.

Driven by a deep commitment to humanitarian service, Ali plays a central role in strengthening the Foundation’s operational capacity and ensuring that its mission is carried out with reliability, accountability, and impact.

Amal Kelzy is the Director of Public Relations at the Soul Morse Foundation, where she leads outreach and communications in support of the Foundation’s humanitarian mission.

With extensive experience in humanitarian work and public engagement, Amal has built strong, long-standing relationships with government institutions, international partners, and non-governmental organizations. Her background as a media leader enables her to communicate humanitarian initiatives with clarity, responsibility, and respect for the communities served.

Committed to advancing mission-driven impact, Amal brings strategic insight and deep dedication to strengthening partnerships and elevating the Foundation’s work through thoughtful and principled public engagement.