Tanya Benedict, PhD, CPH, is the Founder and President of Pascal's Pantry and also serves as a Full Professor at Creighton University in the School of Medicine, Department of Clinical Research and Public Health. Since her first visit to Batey Dos in the Dominican Republic, she has been actively working to improve the lives of those living in this Haitian community. Now, when she visits, she is greeted with smiles and laughter from the children who once were struggling to survive.  She has seen, firsthand, the changes that occur when basic human needs are met. The work accomplished by Pascal's Pantry continues to her motivation.

Sherise joined the Board of Pascal's Pantry in 2019 and brings several years of marketing experience. A graduate of the University of Michigan with M.B.A, she has had a successful career in marketing with a focus on data analysis. Having spent over a decade in service to the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, it is her belief that those who are blessed should bless others.

Brian is a Graduate of the Heider College of Business at Creighton University and currently works at Sandhills Energy where he is the Director of Operations. Brian was introduced to Batey Dos and the amazing work that Pascal's Pantry does in the community after making a trip to the Dominican Republic with Tom Kelly in December of 2019. Brian lives in Omaha and is also involved with the local community through his commitment as a big brother in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. 

Jo Kelly got involved with Pascal’s Pantry after hearing about it from her brother, Dr. Tom Kelly, who had traveled to Batay dos and shared with his family that the children needed to be fed. She has been a pediatrician for 33 years and traveled with Tom to the Batey to meet the children and consult with Hauscar, the doctor who has been helping the children. The situation of the children there moved her. She enthusiastically became involved in walking with the people of Batay Dos, who are struggling to meet the needs of the children and their community. She believes that all children should be well-nourished, have safe housing, have access to healthcare, and feel cared for in this world. While we can’t effect change in all parts of the world, making a difference in one small part of this planet could be a start, and if it presents itself, she is on board! 

Based in Chicago, IL, Sarah is a transnational social worker and an immigration policy advocate with a strong desire to promote human rights throughout the Americas. Sarah received her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Creighton University and now holds a graduate degree in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice with a specialization in Global Social Development and a Graduate Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean studies. Sarah currently works at Alianza Americas as the Membership Organizer where she works with migrant communities across the U.S. to promote and advocate for sound and humane immigration policies throughout the Americas and the Caribbean.