Who We Are

Board of Directors

Phoebe Zilko

Phoebe is a sales manager and mother to one. In her youth, she attended elementary school in Singapore, an experience that triggered her life-long passion for travel. Living internationally and finding commonalities with those from different cultures has helped Phoebe become a stronger communicator and a more successful businesswoman.  Phoebe hopes to offer this type of learning opportunity to more of America’s youth through The Alliance Project.

Adam Zilko

Adam is the owner of a digital marketing company and has employees working across multiple countries. He is an avid traveler, scuba diver, and amateur chef. Adam enjoys exploring different countries and learning about other cultures. By working with The Alliance Project, he is proud to make these types of opportunities to more deserving young people.

Sarah Brown

Sarah is a professional musician and clarinet teacher who has been working in the nonprofit sector since 2017.  She is a proud mother to two boys and has a mother that lives in Mexico. Sarah's involvement in The Alliance Project is rooted in her belief that travel is an educational benefit that should be available to more students.

Luis Bruito

Luis is a Sports Communication graduate and a fitness professional from Upper Iowa University. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, he moved to Spokane, WA at 17 and graduated from West Valley High School soon after. In the last decade, Luis has worked with the Strength and Conditioning programs for Pullman, West Valley, East Valley, and Freeman high schools, as well as, Spokane Shock. In 2016, Luis was awarded the title “Hero of the Community” by the American Red Cross Association.

Dana Grange

Dana is an account executive for an art installation company in Seattle, WA and a mother to three girls. Having lived internationally, her passion for travel is important to her. Dana is excited to help bring educational travel opportunities to more of America’s youth.

Rheannon Burgoyne

Bio coming soon!

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