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Our Team

We have  a great team of highly qualified volunteers as a board, none of our board members earn a Salary.

Stephanie Stieler

President & Founder

Pastor Stephanie Stieler has been running businesses since she was eighteen. In 1996 at age 35 she was Business Woman of the Year in South Africa. She has been a speaker at many conferences, specializing in inspiring people with dreams to become more successful. She has written several books and articles on success and franchising. She has a franchise law degree, Bachelor’s in Administration and PhD: in Psychology and a Theology degree, as well as being a registered Pastor.

James Purol

Vice President

In 1976, Jim became a publicity hound and started performing crazy world record stunts. James has appeared on local, national and international television and put a face on the humane side of world records by raising thousands of dollars for different charity organizations. 

Carol Petty

Secretary

Carol Petty has been a paralegal for over 13 years. Prior to that Carol worked at several non-profits as secretary, while raising three sons. Carol has a love for animals that goes as far back as her rural roots as a child where she was raised in Colorado on her parent’s farm. 

Aroara Gomez

Chief Financial Officer

As the chief financial officer for the past 10 years. The position is accountable for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the organization, to include the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve the non-profit assets and report accurate financial results. 

President's Business Experience

Click here to learn about Dr. Steiler's Business Experience

All Proceeds and Donations goes to help the Unprivileged and Homeless ​families. First Light International Foundation is a Non-Profit organization and a registered 501 © 3 and will issue a tax deductible receipt for any donation cash or goods

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