Ana joined the Foundation in 2019 and currently serves as VP, Member Services – Europe, Middle East, Africa. She is an experienced former Cruise Line Shipboard Manager having deployed and supervised numerous CareTeam activations onboard and shoreside in her tenure. Her first Human Services Response™ training was in 2007 and she continued participating in yearly onboard Care Team trainings until retiring in 2015. Before joining FAERF, in her cruise line role, Ana had the opportunity work with Port Agents, Tour Operators, Ground Handlers, and Transportation Companies to support guests and crew members experiencing crises, through the application of HSR™ and using all the appropriate resources as needed for the particular emergency. Joining FAERF allowed Ana to stay connected and active in this field that is so close to her heart. Under Dr. Carolyn Coarsey’s leadership Ana continues to learn and help other team members learn as well, while supporting them in different deployments. Through FAERF, Ana and the team continuously respond, applying HSR™ with every opportunity and providing support to Members, their organization, and the people they serve.
Ana is a mother of 2 boys (Matei and Andrei) and a lovely border collie (Happy) ,and loves nature, music and spirituality. When she has an opportunity, she spends time writing and practicing Reiki.