Meet The Team

Peter has spent over three decades working in the not-for-profit space, specifically with educational institutions. He started his career at 19 in a refugee camp in Rwanda in 1994. Here, he saw first-hand how powerful charitable work can be in transforming even the most horrific circumstances.

Since then, Peter has founded two large-scale charities, working in over 1500 schools across fifty-five school boards. He has worked with all levels of government to implement unique educational programming for young people. To date, over 9000,000 students, teachers, and parents have been impacted by programming designed by Peter and his team.

Peter brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the 2L organization. 

Mindy Roosa, the Director of Development at 2L Foundation, specializes in building strategic partnerships and securing resources. She will advance our mission to provide safety, shelter, education and healthcare for children both locally and globally. With over 25 years of experience in driving revenue and cultivating meaningful relationships, Mindy brings a strong background in sales and strategic growth to the nonprofit sector, ensuring sustainable impact and continued progress towards organizational goals.
 

After moving back to Naples in 2010 to be closer to her family and raise her now 17-year-old daughter, Morgan, she deepened her connection to the area. As a 2023 Leadership Collier graduate, Mindy gained invaluable insights into the community and how to strengthen it through collaboration and generosity. Mindy’s passion for impactful storytelling and measurable results drives her to translate her business acumen into sustainable, mission driven growth. 

As the Director of Development at the 2L Foundation, Julia Gaul is dedicated to advancing the organization’s mission to spread love and light worldwide. 

With a rich background as a consultant for various charities—ranging from sports foundations to cultural heritage organizations in the United States and Canada—Julia brings a depth of experience to her role. Her strategic vision and collaborative leadership enable her to build impactful partnerships, events, and programs that amplify the foundation’s message of love, unity, and hope.

Julia’s commitment to empowering future generations aligns with the 2L Foundation’s core values. By contributing to event planning, program development, and strategic relationships, she plays a key role in ensuring that the message of love and light reaches communities far and wide.

Jelena Haytac brings a deep commitment to child protection and extensive expertise in strategic planning to her role on the 2L Foundation’s board of directors. With an MBA from Hodges University and an undergraduate degree in journalism, Jelena combines strong communication skills with a sharp analytical approach. She built a successful nine-year career as a portfolio manager at Linga, where she developed a solid foundation in profitability and financial oversight.

At the 2L Foundation, Jelena leverages her experience and passion for helping vulnerable children to empower parents with essential resources for keeping their families safe. Driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact, Jelena envisions a world where every child can grow up safely and thrive.

Many of our children are in danger due to a profit-driven network involved in the kidnapping and trafficking of youth. I am committed to combating this serious issue both in our nation and around the globe.

For nearly a decade, I served as a Board Member for the Oakland County Child Abuse and Neglect Council in Michigan, where we rescued and provided temporary housing for abused children.  Locally, I support a fundraising group dedicated to offering shelter and rehabilitation for rescued abused children in South Florida.

With over 30 years of experience in the corporate world, I primarily focused on business development at companies like Deloitte Consulting, Siebel, and PeopleSoft.  Additionally, I have a passion for interior design and have recently enjoyed creating beautifully curated living spaces for my clients.

It is an honor to be a Board Member of the 2L Foundation. Films like “Sound of Freedom“ and “City of Dreams” highlight this heart-wrenching challenge we face. Let’s join forces to put an end to the tragic harm inflicted on our children.