Gemma Carr
SECRETARY & CO-FOUNDER
Gemma Carr grew up in Hampstead, NW London. At the age of 23 Gemma moved to Spain to run a restaurant and loved the country so much, now aged 42 she is still there! Gemma is an artist and has previously run her own business producing fine art & trompe l´oeil murals. Gemma married Paul in 2017 and together they decided to form Collective Calling.
Paul Carr
PRESIDENT & CO-FOUNDER
Paul Carr born in Leicester City, UK, 1982. Paul has spent most of his early twenties travelling Australia and East Asia until he found his home in Spain. Paul spent the first 10 years in Spain working for various financial service companies until he felt a strong calling to go to Greece at the age of 33 to help in the refugee crisis, less than a year later Collective Calling was birthed.
George Petch
George Petch, the CEO of GPI Europe, which is an integral part of a larger financial services group, brings almost 30 years experience of running International companies to Collective Calling. George provides vital guidance, support and structure management for Collective Calling and this is enhanced by his great desire to share the love of Jesus with others.
Kurt Kettner-Borough
Kurt Kettner-Borough is from California and has been the pastor for the Wave Church in Puerto Banus, Spain, for over 10 years. Having managed his own non-profit and worked in multiple countries throughout Africa, meeting spiritual and practical needs though the deployment of mission teams, Kurt brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Collective Calling.
Patrick Murphy
Patrick Murphy, B.A. (Hons) Financial Services, was introduced to Collective Calling through a fundraising event in Spain and after learning more about the Centre of Hope, Patrick engaged his foundation Zen Wealth Charitable Foundation to help towards the funding of the centre. Patrick who is a managing partner for Zen Wealth LLP, brings a wealth of expertise and wisdom to Collective Calling following his philanthropical work internationally on other charitable projects.
Veronika Tye
Veronika Tye, is the founder of Life4U a company based on the Costa Del Sol that specialises in relocation. Veronika is a mother of 3 and wife to philanthropist Martin Tye founder of Mariposa Energia. Born in the Czech Republic Veronika has always had a burning desire to help those in need and she does this through her professional career and personal life. She is a respected figure in the community, a person people can trust and turn to for advice. We are honored to have Veronika as a part of the Collective Calling team, not only as a mission partner, but also as our official ambassador.
Tilla Andersson
Tilla Andersson was born in Germany and grew up there until she married her husband and moved to Sweden, where her 2 daughters were born. She worked for Lufthansa so has travelled extensively and truly believes in the power of giving back. Tilla works tirelessly organising distributions, CC events and meeting the people we help regularly.
Desiree Castillo
Desiree Garcia is originally from Southern California but lived in New York City since college working in the fashion industry in product development, merchandising and sales. She is a whizz at excel and computer skills organising logistics and playing a vital role in our operations.
Rosalia Pérez Fontes
Rosalia Fontes was born in 1991 in Habana, Cuba. She studied Psychology at Hermanos Saiz Montes de Oca, Pinar Del Rio University. Rosalia also studied a Bachelor in Humanities, Art and Radio Broadcasting, which she loves since she was child and continued to do until she moved to Spain in 2018. Her purpose in life is helping people to accept themselves, to find their true path and happiness. Rosalia's biggest dream is a world with peace and love for all and for the future generations.
← 9% management
In 2020, 91% of Collective Callings total operating expenses were used towards programs that support children and parents living in poverty. This includes logistical planning of programs.
We are happy to be reviewed and held accountable to these third party entities:
