{"id":298,"date":"2016-10-07T07:31:25","date_gmt":"2016-10-07T07:31:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bellorganization.org\/?page_id=298"},"modified":"2026-04-22T06:16:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T06:16:36","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bellorganization.org\/?page_id=298","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\">We are dedicated to transforming lives and building a brighter future. Through innovative programs in education, climate awareness, wellness, and more, we empower under-served youth, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WE ARE BELL\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S80gq_PEE74?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">B.E.L.L Organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization aiming to foster STEM interest in under-resourced communities, founded in the Bronx, New York City by a group of scholars, educators, coordinators, mentors, and professors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Our Team<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"team-gallery wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-5 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"is-style-rounded wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"61\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bellorganization.org\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/team-1-1.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Kirwan Walsh<\/strong><br>\nCEO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-style-rounded wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-id=\"183\" 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data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-id=\"57\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bellorganization.org\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/team-2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bellorganization.org\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/team-2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bellorganization.org\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/team-2.jpg?resize=433%2C437&amp;ssl=1 433w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bellorganization.org\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/team-2.jpg?resize=275%2C275&amp;ssl=1 275w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bellorganization.org\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/team-2.jpg?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Julinda Mujo<\/strong><br>\nVP for Leadership Counsel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-style-rounded wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bellorganization.org\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Malika.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Malika Victor<\/strong><br>\nContent Manager<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-style-rounded wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bellorganization.org\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Moonira.png?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Moonira Asmal<\/strong><br>\nCommunity Outreach Manager<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-style-rounded wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bellorganization.org\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Ahmed.png?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Ahmed Asmal<\/strong><br>\nCommunity Outreach Member<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-style-rounded wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bellorganization.org\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/vernice.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Nina Ettiene<\/strong><br>\nCommunity Outreach Liaison<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-style-rounded wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bellorganization.org\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/elvis-b-scaled-e1743825830260.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Elvis Boansi<\/strong><br>\nCommunity Outreach Member<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-style-rounded wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bellorganization.org\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/team-4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Grant Kachenjera<\/strong><br>\nCommunity Outreach Member<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-style-rounded wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bellorganization.org\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Timothy.jpeg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Timothy A. Hamisi<\/strong><br>\nCommunity Outreach Member<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Our Volunteers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"team-gallery wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-5 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"is-style-rounded wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bellorganization.org\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5053-1.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Sage Townsend<\/strong><br>\nCommunity Outreach Member<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-style-rounded wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bellorganization.org\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_2120.png?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Maria Q.<\/strong><br>\nCommunity Outreach Member<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-style-rounded wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bellorganization.org\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_2662.png?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Nicholas Diamandis<\/strong><br>\nCommunity Outreach Member<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-style-rounded wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"780\" width=\"780\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bellorganization.org\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/selfie1-e1745215235851-1024x1024.jpg?resize=780%2C780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Priya K.<\/strong><br> Community Outreach Member<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-style-rounded wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bellorganization.org\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Christine-Yoo-e1747686297126.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Christine Yoo<\/strong><br> Community Outreach Member<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-style-rounded wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bellorganization.org\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Karen-Vargas-2-scaled-e1747687414591.jpeg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Karen Vargas<\/strong><br>\nCommunity Outreach Member<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-style-rounded wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bellorganization.org\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2872-e1747688877107.png?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Ramon Palmer<\/strong><br>\nCommunity Healthcare Advocate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-style-rounded wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bellorganization.org\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/transparent-e1744438575364.png?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong> <\/strong><br>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-style-rounded wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bellorganization.org\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/transparent-e1744438575364.png?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong> <\/strong><br>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-style-rounded wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bellorganization.org\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/transparent-e1744438575364.png?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong> <\/strong><br>\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are dedicated to transforming lives and building a brighter future. 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