WHO WE ARE: BOARD
Jeffrey Pankratz, President
Mr. Pankratz is Managing Director of Development Sourcing Advisors LLC, a consulting firm advising U.S. and Indian businesses. His has lived and worked on and off in India since 2003. Prior to starting DSA, Mr. Pankratz was Of Counsel at the law firm of Venable LLP where his practice focused on outsourcing transactions and development finance, including real estate equity syndications, community development lending, partnership law, microfinance, social venture capital funds, and tax credits. Throughout his career, he has been active in pro bono matters in the areas of human rights and development. Mr. Pankratz’s initial exposure to India was in 2003 when he lived and work in southern India for the International Justice Mission, a Christian human rights organization, supporting its efforts to eradicate bonded slavery in that region. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Pankratz served as the Director of Management and Organizational Development for Enterprise Community Partners in Columbia, Maryland, and as the Executive Director of the Community Development Law Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mr. Pankratz received a J.D. from Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington and a B.S. in business administration from California Polytechnic State University. Mr. Pankratz is a member of the First Alliance Church in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Samuel Kwon, Vice-President
Mr. Kwon is Assistant General Counsel for International Operations at the Millennium Challenge Corporation, an independent federal government agency that aims to reduce poverty in poor countries through investing in their economic growth. Mr. Kwon is currently responsible for providing legal oversight to the development, negotiation, implementation and monitoring of financial assistance to various developing countries. Prior to joining MCC, Mr. Kwon represented U.S. and foreign borrowers and lenders investing in energy, transportation and other infrastructure projects around the world at the law firm of Chadbourne & Parke LLP. Mr. Kwon received his LL.M. in taxation and J.D., both from Georgetown University Law Center. He received a B.S. in economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Kwon is a member of the Open Door Presbyterian Church in Herndon, Virginia.
David Eggert, Secretary
Mr. Eggert is a professor at Handong International Law School in South Korea. In 2009, Mr. Eggert worked with other Handong professors and students on a mission trip to Mongolia and also helped present a conference on entrepeneurship in Ulaan Bataar. Previously, Mr. Eggert was a litigator at the law firm of Arnold & Porter LLP where he with a particular focus on antitrust and products liability matters. Mr. Eggert also worked on in a number of pro bono matters in the areas of human rights, religious freedom, and Christian mission. Mr. Eggert served as a vointeer with the International Justice Mission in Thailand for several months in 2001. Mr. Eggert received his B.A. in history from Loyola University of New Orleans, and his J.D. from Duke University. Mr. Eggert is a member of Peace Fellowship Church, a non-denominational inner city church in Washington, District of Columbia and attends the Handong International Church in South Korea.
Donald Fisher
Mr. Fisher is founder and chairman of the board of American Environmental Corporation, a full service environmental company. He is also president of Lyndon Management, a real estate investment firm. Mr. Fisher has been involved in urban ministry through several inner city entities, including serving on the boards of directors of Bethany Christian Services, Wheeler Mission Ministries, Jubilee Center, and The Oaks Academy. He was a national recipient of the Jefferson Award for Community Service in 2000. He has most recently been a part of founding the Central Indiana Christian Foundation, a franchise of the National Christian Foundation, which benefits local and foreign missions connected to the central Indiana giving community. Mr. Fisher has also been involved in overseas missions in Romania and India and has participated on support teams of missions worldwide for many years. Mr. Fisher is an ordained elder in the PCUSA and attends Trinity Community Church.
Thomas Kim
Mr. Kim is Associate General Counsel at Freddie Mac, a corporation that provides liquidity, stability and affordability to the U.S. mortgage markets. Mr. Kim advises the company on regulatory and legislative matters, particularly as they relate to the company's affordable housing mission. Prior to joining Freddie Mac, Mr. Kim served as in-house counsel at the Investment Company Institute, the national association of the mutual fund industry. At the Institute, he focused on legislative, regulatory and public policy issues affecting mutual funds and their shareholders in the area of retirement and other long-term investments. Mr. Kim received his B.A. from the University of California, Irvine, his J.D. from the UCLA School of Law, and his LL.M. from the Georgetown University Law Center. Mr. Kim is a member of the Open Door Presbyterian Church in Herndon, Virginia.
Abigail Lawlis Kuzma
Abigail Lawlis Kuzma is Director of Consumer Protection at Indiana Office of the Attorney General. She received a BA from University of Wisconsin and J.D. from Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington. She was Articles Editor of the Indiana Law Journal from 1980-1981. She served as Executive Director of the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic from January 1994 to early 2009. Before serving with the NCLC, Ms. Kuzma was a subcommittee Chief Counsel of the United States Senate Judiciary Committee, and prior to that, Legislative Assistant for Senator Richard G. Lugar. She has published three articles: 'Note: Hospice: The Legal Ramifications of a Place to Die' 56 INDIANA LAW JOURNAL 673 (1980); 'The Legislative Response to Infant Doe'. 59 INDIANA LAW JOURNAL 377 (1983); 'Faith Based Providers Partnering With Government: Opportunity or Temptation', 42 JOURNAL OF CHURCH AND STATE 37 (2000). In July 2001, Ms. Kuzma was a guest of the Massachusetts School of Law television program, "A Question of Law," along with Ira Lupu Lyle Denniston and Connie Rudnick, discussing the topic 'Separation of Church and State', and presenting in a number of Continuing Legal Education seminars, including a program hosted by the Indiana Civil Liberties Union in September 2001. Ms. Kuzma was awarded the Indiana Bar Foundation Pro Bono Publico Award in 1998 and the 2002 Indiana State Bar Association Women in the Law Achievement Award. Ms. Kuzma is the mother of four children and resides with her husband, Ben, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Jaisankar Sarma
Mr. Sarma is the Vice President for Transformational Development with World Vision International, an international, Christian, relief and development organization working in over 100 countries. Mr. Sarma’s experience is in the areas of sustainable development of local communities, impact measurement, program evaluation and promoting knowledge management in non-profit, humanitarian organizations. At World Vision International, he promotes ongoing learning and continous improvement of program performance to contribute to the wellbeing of children in different contexts, using approaches are community empowering and solidly rooted in Christian principles. Mr. Sarma has provided training to young people in the Biblical principles and practices of Christian involvement with the poor in the context of globalizing secularity and religious plurality. Mr. Sarma has a post graduate degree in Agricultural extension and rural sociology from the Tamil Nadu University of Agriculture in India. Mr. Sarma is a member of the First Alliance Church in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Daniel So Daniel So is the pastor of the United Presbyterian Church of San Diego (PCUSA). Mr. So also serves on the board of The Ecclesia Collective, a grassroots network of missional communities in San Diego. Mr. So has received a BS from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and M.Div at Princeton Theological Seminary where he received Asian American Ministry award. Mr. So has written articles for Relevant Magazine's online edition, and has done graphics design work for various churches and nonprofit organizations. He uses social media networks to raise awareness and mobilize action for compassion and justice causes. Mr. So resides with his family in San Diego, California.
Jenny Yeh
Mr. Pankratz is Managing Director of Development Sourcing Advisors LLC, a consulting firm advising U.S. and Indian businesses. His has lived and worked on and off in India since 2003. Prior to starting DSA, Mr. Pankratz was Of Counsel at the law firm of Venable LLP where his practice focused on outsourcing transactions and development finance, including real estate equity syndications, community development lending, partnership law, microfinance, social venture capital funds, and tax credits. Throughout his career, he has been active in pro bono matters in the areas of human rights and development. Mr. Pankratz’s initial exposure to India was in 2003 when he lived and work in southern India for the International Justice Mission, a Christian human rights organization, supporting its efforts to eradicate bonded slavery in that region. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Pankratz served as the Director of Management and Organizational Development for Enterprise Community Partners in Columbia, Maryland, and as the Executive Director of the Community Development Law Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mr. Pankratz received a J.D. from Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington and a B.S. in business administration from California Polytechnic State University. Mr. Pankratz is a member of the First Alliance Church in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Samuel Kwon, Vice-President
Mr. Kwon is Assistant General Counsel for International Operations at the Millennium Challenge Corporation, an independent federal government agency that aims to reduce poverty in poor countries through investing in their economic growth. Mr. Kwon is currently responsible for providing legal oversight to the development, negotiation, implementation and monitoring of financial assistance to various developing countries. Prior to joining MCC, Mr. Kwon represented U.S. and foreign borrowers and lenders investing in energy, transportation and other infrastructure projects around the world at the law firm of Chadbourne & Parke LLP. Mr. Kwon received his LL.M. in taxation and J.D., both from Georgetown University Law Center. He received a B.S. in economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Kwon is a member of the Open Door Presbyterian Church in Herndon, Virginia.
David Eggert, Secretary
Mr. Eggert is a professor at Handong International Law School in South Korea. In 2009, Mr. Eggert worked with other Handong professors and students on a mission trip to Mongolia and also helped present a conference on entrepeneurship in Ulaan Bataar. Previously, Mr. Eggert was a litigator at the law firm of Arnold & Porter LLP where he with a particular focus on antitrust and products liability matters. Mr. Eggert also worked on in a number of pro bono matters in the areas of human rights, religious freedom, and Christian mission. Mr. Eggert served as a vointeer with the International Justice Mission in Thailand for several months in 2001. Mr. Eggert received his B.A. in history from Loyola University of New Orleans, and his J.D. from Duke University. Mr. Eggert is a member of Peace Fellowship Church, a non-denominational inner city church in Washington, District of Columbia and attends the Handong International Church in South Korea.
Donald Fisher
Mr. Fisher is founder and chairman of the board of American Environmental Corporation, a full service environmental company. He is also president of Lyndon Management, a real estate investment firm. Mr. Fisher has been involved in urban ministry through several inner city entities, including serving on the boards of directors of Bethany Christian Services, Wheeler Mission Ministries, Jubilee Center, and The Oaks Academy. He was a national recipient of the Jefferson Award for Community Service in 2000. He has most recently been a part of founding the Central Indiana Christian Foundation, a franchise of the National Christian Foundation, which benefits local and foreign missions connected to the central Indiana giving community. Mr. Fisher has also been involved in overseas missions in Romania and India and has participated on support teams of missions worldwide for many years. Mr. Fisher is an ordained elder in the PCUSA and attends Trinity Community Church.
Thomas Kim
Mr. Kim is Associate General Counsel at Freddie Mac, a corporation that provides liquidity, stability and affordability to the U.S. mortgage markets. Mr. Kim advises the company on regulatory and legislative matters, particularly as they relate to the company's affordable housing mission. Prior to joining Freddie Mac, Mr. Kim served as in-house counsel at the Investment Company Institute, the national association of the mutual fund industry. At the Institute, he focused on legislative, regulatory and public policy issues affecting mutual funds and their shareholders in the area of retirement and other long-term investments. Mr. Kim received his B.A. from the University of California, Irvine, his J.D. from the UCLA School of Law, and his LL.M. from the Georgetown University Law Center. Mr. Kim is a member of the Open Door Presbyterian Church in Herndon, Virginia.
Abigail Lawlis Kuzma
Abigail Lawlis Kuzma is Director of Consumer Protection at Indiana Office of the Attorney General. She received a BA from University of Wisconsin and J.D. from Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington. She was Articles Editor of the Indiana Law Journal from 1980-1981. She served as Executive Director of the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic from January 1994 to early 2009. Before serving with the NCLC, Ms. Kuzma was a subcommittee Chief Counsel of the United States Senate Judiciary Committee, and prior to that, Legislative Assistant for Senator Richard G. Lugar. She has published three articles: 'Note: Hospice: The Legal Ramifications of a Place to Die' 56 INDIANA LAW JOURNAL 673 (1980); 'The Legislative Response to Infant Doe'. 59 INDIANA LAW JOURNAL 377 (1983); 'Faith Based Providers Partnering With Government: Opportunity or Temptation', 42 JOURNAL OF CHURCH AND STATE 37 (2000). In July 2001, Ms. Kuzma was a guest of the Massachusetts School of Law television program, "A Question of Law," along with Ira Lupu Lyle Denniston and Connie Rudnick, discussing the topic 'Separation of Church and State', and presenting in a number of Continuing Legal Education seminars, including a program hosted by the Indiana Civil Liberties Union in September 2001. Ms. Kuzma was awarded the Indiana Bar Foundation Pro Bono Publico Award in 1998 and the 2002 Indiana State Bar Association Women in the Law Achievement Award. Ms. Kuzma is the mother of four children and resides with her husband, Ben, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Jaisankar Sarma
Mr. Sarma is the Vice President for Transformational Development with World Vision International, an international, Christian, relief and development organization working in over 100 countries. Mr. Sarma’s experience is in the areas of sustainable development of local communities, impact measurement, program evaluation and promoting knowledge management in non-profit, humanitarian organizations. At World Vision International, he promotes ongoing learning and continous improvement of program performance to contribute to the wellbeing of children in different contexts, using approaches are community empowering and solidly rooted in Christian principles. Mr. Sarma has provided training to young people in the Biblical principles and practices of Christian involvement with the poor in the context of globalizing secularity and religious plurality. Mr. Sarma has a post graduate degree in Agricultural extension and rural sociology from the Tamil Nadu University of Agriculture in India. Mr. Sarma is a member of the First Alliance Church in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Daniel So Daniel So is the pastor of the United Presbyterian Church of San Diego (PCUSA). Mr. So also serves on the board of The Ecclesia Collective, a grassroots network of missional communities in San Diego. Mr. So has received a BS from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and M.Div at Princeton Theological Seminary where he received Asian American Ministry award. Mr. So has written articles for Relevant Magazine's online edition, and has done graphics design work for various churches and nonprofit organizations. He uses social media networks to raise awareness and mobilize action for compassion and justice causes. Mr. So resides with his family in San Diego, California.
Jenny Yeh