Our People

Kristen joined HALO Trust in 2017 while finishing her Master’s of Public Administration at American University. Previously, Kristen taught argumentation and public speaking courses in the Communication Studies Department at Western Washington University and coached the school’s competitive debate team. Drawing from a background in politics and the non-profit sector, Kristen now manages HALO’s Congressional advocacy and public policy engagement in the U.S.

Diana joined HALO Trust in late 2019 and brings 24 years of experience in philanthropy and programming from several prominent organizations. She started her career with two different UN Agencies in Albania and Kosovo where she worked first-hand in humanitarian relief and is very passionate about mine action post-conflict. At HALO, she oversees plans for U.S. philanthropy and communications, manages foundation and corporate partners and works closely with executive leadership.

Jen joined HALO Trust in early 2024 and brings more than three decades of communications experience. Following many years doing human rights work and serving as a Beijing-based journalist for the South China Morning Post, she moved on to lead the communications departments for NGOs including Global Communities, Land O’Lakes International Development, Living Goods and PAI. She obtained her M.A. focused on conflict management from GWU, has worked and traveled in 50+ countries, and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

Rebecca joined HALO Trust in June 2023, bringing over two decades of finance and administrative experience to her role. With previous positions ranging from roles at Kinder Morgan and Dyson Capital Advisors to The Nature Conservancy, her career began with service as a Senior Airman with the Air National Guard. Rebecca received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management from the University of West Georgia and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Beyond her professional and academic accomplishments, Rebecca is passionate about helping others and enjoys painting and creating elaborate Excel spreadsheets.

Lauren Henasey is the Grassroots Advocacy Associate at the HALO Trust. Previously, she was a Field Coordinator with the Conservation Voters of PA where she managed hundreds of environmental advocates in her home county of Bucks County, PA. Prior to that, she worked as a Research Associate at the National Endowment for Democracy supporting international civil society activists advocating for democracy and human rights. She also worked for the Institute for the Study of International Migration at Georgetown University and with the Women's Foreign Policy Group. She received her undergraduate degree from Georgetown University in International Politics with a focus on Security Studies.