Who we are
Meet Our People
Jamie Larson
Co-Founder
Jamie is a philanthropist, entrepreneur and avid traveler based out of Houston, Texas. She has a passion for travel and giving back. Jamie wanted to share her incredible experiences and the cultures she encountered with people around the world.
The Hearts Company gave Jamie the opportunity to help provide children with the educational resources they needed in countries she had previously traveled, while also providing the tangible experience of giving back and bringing awareness to the issues that The Hearts Company is working to address.
Jamie’s mission in life revolves around giving back to people in need, while also creating an outlet for other people to be able to give back as well. Through the pursuit of her passions, she hopes to make a positive impact and influence on people around the world.
Paulina Priske
Co-founder
Paulina is one of the proud co-founders of The Hearts Company. She is also a mommy and small business owner. She has a strong passion for philanthropy and is always finding ways to bring relief to others, whether that’s through her small business or The Hearts Company. Paulina believes there’s always room to help others no matter where you are in life. Even if you help just one person it will be worth it.
Her passion for this particular project started with a group trip to Cambodia. After completing the trip she was left with a heavy heart and she felt like there was more work to be done. Her lasting image was that of a little girl who didn’t own any shoes.
By establishing The Hearts Company, Paulina was able to change these often overwhelming thoughts into a tangible structured solution. She is dedicated to achieving solutions that will last generations and change lives by delivering access to quality education. She hopes our site represents our efforts to make a real difference, as well as the hearts behind it!
Eric Southwell
Board Member
Damdin Yean
Project Manager Cambodia
Damdin is a project manager for the Hearts Company based in Cambodia. He is passionate about helping people in need, especially the younger generation in Cambodia. Damdin has over 10 years of experience working with non-profit organizations and enjoys being able to support the community. He loves seeing smiles on people’s faces and working with organizations that help people in the right way.
Eric is a digital marketer based out of San Juan, Puerto Rico. He is passionate about education, travel and technology. Eric started as a volunteer and donor assisting The Hearts Company with their website and Google Grants account. After years of contribution, Eric became the first non-founding board member for The Heart Company and is active in the planning and execution of the opening new schools in Cambodia.
Jennifer Garro
Website Manager
Jennifer is a passionate traveler and avid freelancer based out of Italy. She has a strong desire to travel, but to do so by leaving the smallest footprint possible. And where the opportunity presents itself, to be an encouraging influence for the future. The Hearts Company provides Jennifer with the ability to make a positive impact in communities that have played a significant role in her travel experience to date.
Tony Rengel
Copy and Content Writer
Tony is a writer, marketer, and traveler. With two generations of teachers in his family, he grew up with a respect and passion for education. An experience teaching in Spain strengthened this enthusiasm, and showed him the importance of a quality education in all parts of the world. The Hearts Company allows him to use his skills as a writer and teacher to support the right to an education for children who need it most.