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Our Team


Get to know the dedicated members of our team. Each member of the WideAwake.org team is a volunteer, meaning no one receives any compensation for the work that they do.

Co-founder and President

Frank Victor-McCawley

Frank is the acting President of WideAwake.org. He is a corporate attorney in the Global Infrastructure and Development Group of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. where he focuses on issues related to globalization and the international expansion of business. He graduated with honors from the University of Texas School of Law and holds a Bachelors of Engineering Degree from Vanderbilt University with majors in Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and Communication Studies. Frank enjoys travelling, and currently lives in Dallas, Texas.

Co-founder and Executive Director of International Operations

Brian Manning

Brian currently manages our Affiliates and related international operations. He worked as an attorney in Oklahoma, practicing in the areas of business litigation and employment law, before beginning his present employment as a diplomat for the U.S. Department of State. Brian holds a degree in Political Science from Oklahoma State University and earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Minnesota Law School. He enjoys travelling, speaks three languages, and currently lives in Zagreb, Croatia, with his wife, Katie.

Co-founder and Executive Director of U.S. Operations

Megan Pate

Megan currently manages the domestic operations of WideAwake.org. Before joining the team full-time, Megan worked in the Marketing and Network Planning Division of Continental Airlines where she controlled revenue management strategies. She has also been employed by Mercer Capital Management where she conducted financial and business valuation analysis. Megan holds a degree in economics from Vanderbilt University and currently lives in Houston, TX with her husband, Cole.

Community Programs Manager

Jason Hirshburg

Jason manages the development of WideAwake.org's local and community programs. These programs are scheduled for introduction in 2010 to promote fellowship and fundraising in local communities and universities in the U.S. Jason is the CEO of TML Biotechnologies LLC, and holds a degree in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University as well as a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Texas A&M University. He enjoys riding horses, and currently lives and works in Oklahoma City.

Social Media Manager

Nirav Parikh

Nirav has been involved in WideAwake.org since its inception and now manages WideAwake.org's social media features and our presence on social networking sites. In addition to his online media work, Nirav is an attorney specializing in minority-owned business services at Riley Bennett & Egloff, LLP. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Indiana and currently lives in Indianapolis.

Affiliate Manager - Media and Web Content

Adrian Savedra

Adrian works with our Affiliates managing the receipt and publishing of Projects and other Affiliate information on our website. In addition to his work at WideAwake.org, Adrian is a coach and website manager for A Life Worth Following - a Christian organization developing baseball clinics and elite baseball teams across the U.S. and Central America. He graduated from Oklahoma State University and currently lives in Edmond, Oklahoma with his wife, Tara.

Affiliate Manager - Regional Operations

Katie Plona

Katie manages WideAwake.org's Affiliate relationships in Asia, India and the Pacific Islands. She is a Foreign Service Officer for the United States Department of State where she works for the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai, India.

Affiliate Manager - Regional Operations

Tressa Weyer

Tressa manages WideAwake.org's Affiliate relationships in the Middle East and Africa. She is a Foreign Service Officer for the United States Department of State where she works for the U.S. Embassy in Manama, Bahrain.

Affiliate Manager - Regional Operations

Katie Manning

Katie manages WideAwake.org's Affiliate relationships in Eastern Europe, Russia, and Central and South America. She lives in Zagreb, Croatia with her husband, Brian.