Rob Rijnders is Dutch and has been working in several multinationals over the last 25 years most recently in Unilever. Originally living in the centre of the Netherlands, he moved to Vietnam in 2009. Since the end of 2013 he and his family are experiencing the warmth and hospitality of the Thai people and they are enjoying the beauty of Thailand. His purpose in life is ‘To be, flourish and deliver’. Learning Compass foundation is a vehicle for him to make this life goal happen for young Thai students. Students who are in a less fortunate position then his own kids. He wants to give something back to a country that has given him so much. What’s a better goal than let bright young kids live their talents and get more out of their lives? Not only for themselves but for their communities as well.

Dominique Boucher is a Canadian entrepreneur who has been involved in the leather business for thirty years. Originally based in Canada, he moved to China with his family in 2007 and has been living in Thailand since 2013. He always considered himself lucky because he had access to a great education in Canada and was able to offer the same to his children while working overseas. His goal is to make Learning Compass a vehicle that will help young Thai students in financial need to pursue their education and dream to get a better future.

Salilla is a Thai young professional. During her childhood, she was granted a scholarship to study in the United States. There she learned different cultures, languages, and to cherish diversity. She strongly believes it was the life-changing experience which brought her new attitude and living value. The opportunity she received at such young age was the first step that open many doors to her. With diverse backgrounds in countries, experiencing with many groups of people made her realize that education and opportunity are crucial foundation key to success. Salilla pledges to give back to society an opportunity, for other people as she had once received. Founding Learning Compass is a step closer to complete her life goal, as to share back an opportunity to her beautiful Thailand, starting with right education.

Caroline Routhier is a Canadian, mother of 3 girls who moved to China 10 years ago and moved to Thailand in 2013. She is a former lawyer and is now partner with her husband in their family business. Marathoner, she is always driven by challenges. Her experience in Asia has been eye opening to the reality that not everybody has the same chances and opportunities in regard to education. Education has always been a priority for her because it opens doors to many life paths. With Learning Compass she hopes to allow young Thai students to achieve their full potential and accomplish their dreams. She believes in the saying “Make the world a better place one step at a time”… And that’s what she hopes to do with Learning Compass.

Carla is Dutch and moved to Southeast Asia in 2009 with her family. She started a travel business, travelled a lot around Southeast Asia. She has seen many less developed and sometimes poor areas, also in Thailand where she is living since 2014. Carla also volunteered for several foundations. During her work she was always touched to see children who don’t have the changes in life as her own children do, just because of a lack of money. By setting up Learning Compass and using the network she and the other board members have, she hopes to give back something to the country she is living in by promising a brighter future to a few of these children. She believes that education is a key factor for development.