Franklin Pichardo supports all the central day-to-day administrative, operational, and logistical activities of the Center. Prior to joining Global TIES for Children, Franklin worked in not-for-profit organizations for over five years organizing thought provoking conferences and workshops with the mission of advancing social and economic justice. His studies in international development, human rights, and early career experience working with underserved children in his community led Franklin to Global TIES where he now serves as Senior Operations Associate. Franklin holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Politics with a minor in International Business and World Trade from the University at Buffalo.