Our Team
Meet The Ripple Foundation Team!
At The Ripple Foundation, we are driven by love and a passionate commitment to compassionate action, aspiring to make a positive impact in our world. Our ideals are deeply rooted in the belief that collective effort can lead to transformative change.
Our dedicated team embodies this spirit, actively seeking opportunities to connect, collaborate, and create meaningful solutions to whatever challenges arise. We thrive on taking action and working together to turn our vision into reality.
We wholeheartedly believe that together, we can forge a brighter future. We invite you to meet our team and discover the individuals behind The Ripple Foundation. Get to know us, and who knows — perhaps one day, we’ll have the pleasure of getting to know you!
Tobias Spanjaard
Chairman & Founder
Visionary
Contributor
Hello everyone, my name is Tobias and I am the founder of The Ripple Foundation.
In this world, some individuals have the privilege of discovering their true purpose in life, while others sometimes struggle to find it. They say that “passion” serves as the GPS for the soul; by following our passions, we start aligning ourselves with our true purpose and joy…
Idrissu Abubakari
Chairman & Co-Founder
Visionary
Caretaker
Hello lovely people!
I am truly grateful to be part of this journey alongside Tobias. Witnessing our shared goal come to fruition has been both a significant aspiration and prayer for me…
Lisette Elling
Board Member and Secretary
Spiritual Guide
Nature Guardian
Hi everybody!
I am Lisette Elling, and I am so glad to be part of this foundation. I was introduced to the foundation through Iddrisu Abubakari, who is dedicated to serving his community…
Tim Bakker
Board Member and Treasurer
Warden
Contributor
Nature Guardian
Contributor
Hi everybody!
I am Tim Bakker, and I am so glad to be part of this foundation. I was introduced to the foundation through Iddrisu Abubakari, who is dedicated to serving his community…
Jinapor Ikilmah
Board Member and Employee
Hi everybody!
I am Jinapor Ikilimah, and I am so glad to be part of this foundation. I was introduced to the foundation through Iddrisu Abubakari, who is dedicated to serving his community…
Join The Ripple Foundation Team?
We're always looking for passionate people to help drive our mission and help us manifest our legacy — whether you can serve on the board, support programs, or contribute your skills as staff or volunteer. Interested? Email us now!
