who we are
About Us
At Bring The Change, we believe that empowered people create empowered communities. Here’s who we are and why we exist.
Our mission
To educate, equip, and empower all people equitably to be agents of change for the advancement of their communities.
Our vision
To create sustainable communities through education and the power of cultural diversity.
Our Core Values
- Purpose – Serving people of the world.
- Authenticity – Providing authentic leadership.
- Integrity – Modeling transparency, truthfulness, and honesty.
- Diversity – Uniting individuals from all cultures and backgrounds as one.
Our History
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi
These words inspired the founding of Bring The Change in 2019. Built on the idea that real transformation begins from within, our organization was launched in Reading, Pennsylvania, with a focus on local action with global impact.
Founder Alexander Civil, a community activist, drew on his experiences growing up in Haiti and traveling through Latin America and Africa. He witnessed firsthand how communities were held back, often waiting for external help instead of igniting change themselves. This realization, paired with the words of JFK — “Ask not what your country can do for you…” — led him to create an organization dedicated to empowering people to take charge of their futures.
Bring The Change exists because we believe “we the people” hold the true power to shape our communities and our world.
Our Board Members
Alexander Civil
Founder/Executive Director
Dr. Nina Niamkey
Board Secretary
Jasmin Sanchez- Lopez
Board President
Dr. Moro Osumanu
Board Member
Dr. Darryl Mace
Board President Elect
Debbie Goldberg
Board Member
Karra Waddy
Board Vice President
Stacey Taylor
Board Member