Meet the team!

This incredible team (and many more) make all of the magic happen!

Jen Sault: Founder and Chief Cheerleader 

This plastic free pescatarian has her Masters in Nonprofit Leadership and Philanthropy and started working with charitable organisations in 2003. Jen is passionate about the environment as well as raising funds for children’s projects and is delighted to be the rallying force behind TFG. 

Sarah Clements: Retail Manager

Sarah has been in Dubai since 2014, and has a background in environmental & community education. Since coming to Dubai, her career has focused on launching retail start-up’s and supporting operations. A challenged minimalist since joining TfG in October 2020! She very much enjoys working with the volunteer team and that work benefiting such a valuable cause.  

Jade Povey: Community Engagement Manager

Aina Medina: Team Leader & Marketing Manager

Hi, My name is Aina. I worked as a TV Segment Producer and Writer. Since I was 12, I've been participating in charities because I love filling my heart with joy. I am also a choirmaster and a youth leader in the Philippines. 

Sama Mahagamage: Team Leader

My name is Sama Mahagamage and I'm from Sri Lanka. I am passionate about my work. Because I love what I do, I have a steady source of motivation that drives me to do my best. In my last job, this passion led me to challenge myself daily and learn new skills that helped me to do better work I soon became the Team leader of Thrift for Good. I am an open-minded people person and I love to put people at ease in my presence. I love the concept of Thrift for Good and I am so pleased to have the opportunity to be a part of it!

Iyare Ugwagboe: Team Leader

Iyare is a BSc holder (bachelors in geology) and is very passionate about charity, volunteering and sustainable events. An advocate for environmental and product recycling, love  healthy challenges, and outdoor activities, he is a natural sales man (which you will see when you visit our weekend markets!)

Arriving in the UAE in 2019, Iyare found out about Thrift for Good in 2021 by volunteering. He is passionate about helping TFG achieve our goals in any little way he can, saying "it's the best decision I made. It gives me genuine joy and happiness and I am very proud of the work that is being done. In order to make the world a better place we have to do our part"

Sameera Magar: Team Leader

I am Sameera and I am a huge fashion lover! I have been in the UAE for 5 years now and have joined Thrift for Good in early 2022. I joined not just for my love for fashion, but also because of the beautiful cause. Working in this organization is not just working in a normal retail basis, but also actually helping kids around the world! Being sustainable, saving our Mother nature is just another reason that I love this organization. I am a person who loves challenges and is always seeking for something new. More about me: I am a fun loving person, with a passion for learning different languages. I am so happy to be in this beautiful organization!

Charles Gloria Treasure Funmi: Team Leader

 

Joshua Oriabhure Ojiezele: Market Coordinator and Tech for Good Manager

Joshua is an excellent youth leader and with this, manages our weekend markets. He is also leading our sister project, Tech for Good. Joshua started volunteering with Thrift for Good in December 2020 when he first came into the UAE and was moved by how beautiful the organization’s vision is. Seeing the beautiful smiles on the faces of these kids really encouraged him to keep  working with the amazing team of TFG. Joshua likes traveling, hiking, playing basketball and also most importantly, giving a listening ear to those who needs someone to talk to and confide in. My watch word is: In a world where you can be anything; Be Kind.

Lena Barwick: Numbers Ninja

Lena is an ACCA qualified accountant with more than 10 years of experience in Finance and Financial Audit. She worked for companies in Russia, UK and UAE. Lena is a mum to 3 beautiful boys. In her free time she specialises in baking and making paper guns. Lena is a great advocate of sustainability and her daily motto is “use less and re-use”! She is very excited to join the TFG team and help other people.