About Our Team

8 passionate individuals united by an insatiable thirst for learning, continuous improvement, personal growth, and breaking down barriers to achievement.

Through Working Together We Can Create Change

Meet Our Team

Dr. Andrea Carroll

FOUNDER

M.A & Doctorate in Special Educational needs.
President of the Rotary Club Lovina, Bali.
An activist in education, originally from the UK, who fights passionately against Inequalities on education in Indonesia.
Known as a Teacher, an Assessor, a Curriculum Designer and an expert in crafting remedial literacy programs and educational interventions for dyslexic children.
Andie has a huge appetite for challenging work and a strong desire to shine the light on dyslexia in some of the remote disadvantaged locations in Bali.
Working in the education sector for many years she feels compelled to create a foundation Which will uphold key principles, which are to supports students with dyslexia and allow children with learning differences to seek opportunities without being marginalized.
Remove social and educational barriers to language acquisition is her ultimate goal and outcome of creating the NGO, Bali Dyslexia Foundation.

Dr. P. Leith Krakouer .B.A.

TRUSTEE BOARD MEMBER

Grad.Dip.Ed.,M.Ed.,Ph.D.,Post Doc. School of Psychology and Human. Development. I.O.E
Dr Leith, established the first privately owned and funded body in Indonesia to specialize in the education of children with Autism, Down Syndrome, ADD/ADHD and Dyslexia.
Dr. P. Leith Krakouer has some thirty years experience as a Researcher and Educator of children with Cognitive Dysfunctions, particularly in the domains of Autism, Speech and Language Delay, Behavior Management and Dyslexia. Furthermore, he has extensive clinical expertise in the diagnosis and implementation of effective intervention strategies that empower these individuals to manage their condition.
Dr. Krakouer is frequently invited to lecture in Europe and America to discuss how Autism impacts families, especially parents. He conducts intensive training sessions to equip family members with vital knowledge and skills that are specifically designed to assist their Autistic child or relative.
For the past eight years, he has have resided in Bali Indonesia, developing teacher training techniques that utilize local classrooms and community buildings. This focus has been among remote and regional folk in Kalimantan, Java and Bali, particularly individuals who have not had the opportunity to graduate in a formal degree setting or University. Thereby facilitating the means where isolated individuals, who are passionate to teach can acquire vital skills, return to their own community or village and implement them.

Raden Roro Fitricia Soraya

TRUSTEE BOARD MEMBER

Soraya, originally from Jakarta, has lived and worked in Bali for over 20 years. As a successful entrepreneur in residential property development across Kerobokan and Lovina, she is committed to creating positive change beyond business. A strong advocate for equal education for all abilities, Soraya dedicates her time and efforts to the Bali Dyslexia Foundation, helping provide greater opportunities and support for disadvantaged children with dyslexia in Bali.

I Ketut Trika Adi Ana, S.Pd., M.Pd.

TRUSTEE BOARD MEMBER

Trika is an educator dedicated to providing affordable education for underserved communities in Bali. He manages several non-formal education and training institutions, as well as a Hindu senior high school. Holding both a bachelor's and master's degree in English Language Education from Ganesha University of Education, he is also an active researcher who has presented his work at international conferences across Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Hong Kong.

Jantien Brug Van De bos

TRUSTEE BOARD MEMBER

Jantien, a Director of PT Isama Bali Indonesia, and a humanitarian who works in the field of social work gaining the skills of a social therapist for the Foundation ‘Kuno van Dijk’, clinic for young adults suffering with addictions, based in Holland.
Jantien has been a Rotarian since 2021 and contributes much of her skills to helping and caring for others.
Her understanding of dyslexia is deeply valued at BDF, along with her past experiences of working with children with special educational needs. Jantien was proud and honoured to become an ambassador for and looks forward to a bright future ahead.

Meet Our Ambassadors

Mark Stoddart

Mark Stoddart is a celebrated Scottish sculptor, designer, and Co-Founder of the North Bali School of the Arts (NBSA). As a person with dyslexia and dyspraxia, he is a passionate advocate for neurodivergent learners and has served as an ambassador for Dyslexia Scotland for over a decade. Through his generosity, lived experience, and support of the Bali Dyslexia Foundation, Mark helps create inclusive learning environments where creativity and diverse ways of thinking are celebrated. His mission is to raise awareness, remove barriers, and empower neurodivergent learners to reach their full potential.

Cath Jenkins

Cath is a British career diplomat with extensive international experience, having lived and worked in countries including India, Belgium, Argentina, and Indonesia. Passionate about education, literacy, and inclusive learning, she has developed accessible learning programs through the UK Diplomatic Academy and has witnessed the impact of inclusive education through both her professional and personal experiences. With family members who are dyslexic, Cath is committed to promoting greater understanding of dyslexia and is proud to serve as an Ambassador for the Bali Dyslexia Foundation, supporting its mission to create more inclusive educational opportunities.

Craig Jenkins

Craig Jenkins is an advocate for inclusion and educational equity and a long-time supporter of the Bali Dyslexia Foundation. With a background in youth development, social justice, and intercultural engagement, he is dedicated to expanding access to inclusive education for all children. Craig supports BDF’s international outreach, builds strategic partnerships, and mentors interns and Erasmus+ participants. Through his commitment to neurodiversity, he helps create learning environments where every child is valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.