Kendall Silwonuk

An Ohio native, Kendall has traversed the globe, most recently visiting ARTICLE22 and Legacies Of War's partners in Laos – from metal, paper, silver, and weaving artisans to Mines Advisory Group's (MAG) clearance teams in Xieng Khouang and humanitarian non-profits providing victim’s assistance in Houphan province. Her passion for promoting community impact and global peacebuilding has been fueled by her work as an educator in Kunshan, China and Washington, DC, two of her homes for the past eight years. At Georgetown University, her studies focused on international humanitarian work buttressed by Mandarin studies for most of her life. As a Mine Action Fellow, Kendall brings her global perspective local as she shares the transformation she has witnessed first hand in Laos and the power of our individual stories to make a difference clearing UXO, advocating to customers, Congressional members, and UN officials for sustained funding for UXO clearance. As General Manager of A22, Kendall has introduced this work to thousands of customers over the years and is growing ARTICLE22’s impact and collaboration near and far from her current home in NYC.