Board of Directors

Leadership committed to educational equity, transparency, and global impact.

Portrait of Ilyne Cendy Root
Ilyne Cendy Root

Founder & President, Global Bright Futures Foundation Inc.

Ilyne Cendy Root is an educator, nonprofit leader, and global advocate for educational equity whose work is grounded in lived experience, professional expertise, and a lifelong commitment to service.

Portrait of Joseph Root
Joseph Root

Vice President | Global Bright Futures Foundation Inc.

Joseph Root provides executive leadership, operational oversight, and strategic support to advance the Foundation's mission of expanding equitable access to education.

Portrait of Reyshyl Durban
Reyshyl Durban

Board Director | Global Bright Futures Foundation Inc.

Reyshyl Durban is a servant leader and educator committed to community development, youth mentorship, and values-based education.

Portrait of Verna Jean Vaniza G. Limocon
Verna Jean Vaniza G. Limocon

Board Director | Global Bright Futures Foundation Inc.

Verna Jean Vaniza G. Limocon is a licensed educator with 13+ years of teaching experience across the Philippines and the United States.

Portrait of Cherry Ann A. Pasalgon
Cherry Ann A. Pasalgon

Board Director | Global Bright Futures Foundation Inc.

Cherry Ann A. Pasalgon is an educator and child-focused advocate with 15+ years of international teaching and leadership experience.