Staff

Francesca Barbee
Co-Founder, Francesca (Peterson) Barbee, graduated from Oberlin College (’03). In addition to INTO, Francesca also serves as an assistant pastor at her local church, House of Healing.  Her heart for social justice and service both at home and abroad began through her involvement in high school and college working with her church and Habitat for Humanity participating in many service trips all over the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Francesca directs and manages all of INTO’s operations in the US.

Marco Vaca
In Ecuador, Marco Vaca manages the business and ministry of INTO.  Marco has a background in health and fitness education. Currently, he serves as a pastor at his church Casa Apostolico del Pacto.

Marco works in sharing the love of God and developing trusting relationships that not only meet the physical needs of the artisans through trusting business agreements but also create support networks for the families. Marco strives to empower the people economically through the fair trade of their product. Additionally he works with the families to improve product design and quality.

Malisha Richardson
Co-Founder (Co- director: 2003-2008), Malisha Richardson graduated from Oberlin College (‘03). Malisha’s great attention to details and visionary eyesight were key to making INTO’s establishment a success.