TEAM
Lili Santos
Kitchen Helper and Logistic
While always exuding joy, Lili does everything very seriously. She chops vegetables, cooks rice and beans, packs meals, monitors delivery, and still entertains everyone on the team with her good humor.
Sueli Galhardo
Project Coordinator
Sueli has more than 20 years of working on social projects. Her work for the Ruth Cardoso (former Brazilian first lady) Foundation is a great asset to us. Working closely with Mabel, Sueli coordinates the project's smooth operation. Her head of fiery red hair resembles the flashlight that she is, lighting up the way and keeping things on course.
Mauricio Pierro
NFT Art Director
Mauricio has been an illustrator for 22 years and as well as a musician and talented drummer (as is his son). He lends his trained and attentive eyes and musical ears to the project's communication team. When they let him in, he goes straight into the kitchen with a Pantone table to check that the French fries are the right color.
Fuba Lousas
Volunteer
Fuba’s collaboration goes beyond the work of the Kombi maintenance to his heavyweight loading, and delivery of kits. He infects everyone with his effortless joy and passion for what he is doing. Always playful, always smiling, always with that sparkle in his eyes.
Teresa Santana
Chef
Our dear Aunt Te, dedicated to cooking ever since being a little girl. Always willing to devote herself with a smile on her face, she turns love into delicious dishes. Her main seasoning is the affection she puts in each dish.
Corina Macedo
Financial Coordinator
Our in house psychologist, with over 30 years of experience working in social enterprises for various NGOs. A pure heart and always has a word of affection and comfort for those who seek her wise advice. Corina is persistent and never gives up on a good cause.
Gee Van Donselaar
NFT Mentor
Serial entrepreneur and tattoo lover, ex-DJ, CEO of 2chefsibiza and Ceo Ondecked. Gee is the insatiable tech innovator, expertly creative in Web2 and even more creative in Web3 and the quintessential NFT enthusiast.
Mauricio Dandrea
NFT Coordinator
Former architect, Mau shifted his life goals mid career to social focus exclusively on social enterprise and human development projects. He is an inveterate enthusiast and dreamer of creative projects offering the potential to transform lives. Mau has advised several NGOs for over 25 years primarily in strategic aims, communication and marketing. As a nomad and traveler, Mau has experienced different people and places which critically broaden his insight and perspective.
Mabel Albanesi
Project Coordinator
Mabel brings her artistic sensibility to the project. She enjoys writing, photography, and composing music, and is also an extremely organized person. As the Hakuna Potato Project Coordinator, Mabel has the ability to sense people's souls, see our strengths and bring out the best in each of us.
Priscila Pereira
Kitchen Helper and Logistic
Priscila is present at all stages of food operations from collection of ingredients, donations, all aspect of preparation through to delivery. Presenting our dishes gently and carefully she is also responsible for photographing deliveries. Priscila exudes confidence and so much tranquility that often homeless people ask to be photographed by her.
Rogerio Santana
Volunteer
Rogerio is aunt Te's son. He works with IT, but his real passion is dog training. He has a huge heart and is always ready for whatever it takes, solving problems with impressive calm and patience. He helps both in the assembly and packaging of dishes and in the delivery of food to the homeless.
Catia Worona
Inventory and Factotum
Catia is a merchant and keeper of her family, wife of Reinaldo, mother, and grandmother. It is this maternal instinct that she brings to Hakuna Potato, taking care of everything with great care and generosity. In addition to raising donations and packing kits, Cátia is on the front line of food delivery, with that love that only a mother knows how to give.
Alan Argent
Social Media Coordinator
Alan has an ex-corporate career, but survives with wisdom of experience. He is father to an intrepid horse riding, rock climbing, bowl skating girl who surpassing him in every aspect. Alan is a jazz saxophonist, occasional eventing chef & barman and with his paraglider he often flies high and travels.
Reinaldo Goulart
Purchasing and Logistic
Reinaldo is a merchant, father, grandfather, and husband of Catia who all live in front of the house where we cook. Whenever we need anything, we ask him! He is the driver and mechanic of the Kombi, takes care of the delivery logistics, and still has time to collect donations around the neighborhood.
Philippe Kliot
NFT Photographer
Philippe is a devoted father of two kids and a brilliant photographer. He is also passionate about Yoga. Whether photographing natives in Namibia or fashion models for Vogue Magazine, he will always wake up at 5:00 am to practice Yoga and meditate before he begins his active schedule. In recent years he has traveled to all continents working on the "Wonderful World" project.
Glauco Miranda
Volunteer
Glauco is Gandalf of the electrician realm specialising in theatrical shows. He always seems to be on high voltage. He is attentive and quick to solve problems and his presence makes everyone very confident that the magic will work out behind the scenes and especially in the Hakuna Potato project.
You
Help us spread more love in meal forms: as a volunteer, sharing Hakuna Potato on your social media, donating, purchasing our NFT, or sending us good vibes. We are very grateful for everything.