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Our Team
Staff
CWB could not reach children and families in crisis without its staff’s hard work and dedication. In addition, talented artists, partners, and tour managers come together seasonally to make each tour possible.
Frankie Thompkins
Executive Director
Frankie Thompkins joined Clowns Without Borders in 2024, bringing over 15 years of experience in leadership across nonprofit and corporate sectors. Her passion for using the power...
Maggie Cunha
Director, Development & Communications
Maggie (she/her) has found that working with clowns is the perfect mix of strategy, storytelling, and a little bit of silliness. She’s reimagined...
Rachel Wansker
Program Manager
Rachel Wansker is an actor, puppeteer, clown, and educator from Atlanta, Georgia, USA. She earned her BA in Theatre and Performance Studies from Kennesaw State...
Josie Marks-McQuade
Events Manager
Josie is a clown, juggler, event producer, and laughter advocate based in Portland, Oregon. She joined Clowns Without Borders in 2016, starting as an administrative intern...
Volunteers
Clowns Without Borders thrives because our incredible volunteers bring energy, passion, and dedication to our mission. We celebrate their contributions, knowing that their efforts help shape our work and strengthen our community.
Zahid (AKA: Zee, Clown name: ZigZag)
Graphic Designer
Zahid is a self-taught graphic designer with over 20 years of experience in the field. His journey into design was driven by curiosity and a passion...
Mishal Ali Malik
Social Media Manager
Mishal Ali Malik joined Clowns Without Borders in 2025, bringing a fresh perspective, a passion for storytelling, and a knack for turning ideas into engaging content....
Billy Schultz
Thought Partner
Billy is an educator and producer who has been involved with CWB since 2011. He studied International Development and Political Science before jumping into the performing...
Board of Directors
Clowns Without Borders is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors who bring diverse expertise, deep commitment, and a shared belief in the power of laughter. Their leadership helps shape our vision, ensuring we reach more communities, strengthen our impact, and stay true to our mission. We are grateful for their insight, stewardship, and passion for spreading joy where it’s needed most.
Moshe Cohen
Board Member Emeritus, Founder
Moshe Cohen, aka Mr. YooWho, is the founder of Clowns Without Borders – USA. Since 1987, he has performed in Burma, Kosovo, South Africa, Nepal, Guatemala, Haiti,...
Tim Cunningham
Board Chair
Tim joined Clowns Without Borders in 2003 when he was lassoed by an audience member during a CWB performance in a rural town. A graduate of...
Amrita Dhaliwal
Board Member
Amrita Dhaliwal (she/her) is an award-winning Punjabi American comedian, arts leader, educator and devising artist based in Los Angeles, whose work spans multiple mediums,...
David Rosenthal
Board Member
David M. Rosenthal has worked as a Family Therapist, Faculty member and Executive Director of a harm reduction center. He’s given academic presentations all...
Marisol Rosa-Shapiro (she/her)
Board Member
Marisol is a theater artist, educator, facilitator, and creator of performance-fueled experiences for people of all ages. Her acting, directing, writing, and devising work have...
Meredith Gordon
Board Member
Meredith Gordon is an artist working with live performance, clowning, theater, and music. He worked as a medical clown for 20 years, first with the Big...
Michael "Michi" Jakob
Treasurer
Michi Jakob was born in Germany and, after stops around the globe, he settled in Manhattan in 1997 where he lives with his wife, three children...
Victoria Te You Moore
Board Member
Victoria is a psychotherapist in private practice specializing in trauma, immigration/displacement, loneliness, and group dynamics. She also co-facilitates training groups for MBA students at...
William ‘Watson’ Kawecki
Board Member
William ‘Watson’ Kawecki is honored to join the Board of Clowns Without Borders USA. Originally from Morgantown, West Virginia, Watson received a BFA in Theater...
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