FOUNDER

Inspired from an early age by the rich musical tradition of his native Ireland, Brian fell in love with drumming and percussion. Playing in bands in Ireland and around the world, he experienced the power of music to bring divided communities together. As a member of Peacechild, a touring show of young entertainers, Brian helped bring together Catholics and Protestants through music.

An avid surfer, Brian’s search for the “perfect wave” has led him to remote communities with desperate needs. One young Indonesian boy passionate about surfing inspired Brian to mentor him. Brian paid for Oney Anwar and his brother Gazlin to travel to and enter their first surfing contest in Bali. He also helped Oney connect with Ripcurl. Their sponsorship was an essential step to achieving his dream of becoming a professional surfer, as documented in the film Oney Anwar: Chasing the Dream.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Hailing from the West of Ireland, John has lived on 4 continents and developed a passion for different cultures and music. He works with tech startups, design firms, and does production for a non-profit global music and arts collective based in San Francisco, creating events at Burning Man and across the globe. He has a degree in Communication Design and a Master’s in Electronic commerce. John brings significant design & production capabilities to the Stick 4 Change Team.

BUSINESS DIRECTOR

After twenty years in the healthcare industry, integrating business services and technology, Thomas’ life changed after a family tragedy. Seeking ways to impact the world directly,Thomas became inspired by Brian’s vision of improving children’s lives through making music. He brings his operational and business development experience, along with his MBA education, to execute the mission of Stick4Change.

Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Advisor

Creative Director Disney - Advisor

Musical Director - Mexico

SF Tech Council - Advisor