Fabienne Perlov
Executive Director
Fabienne has devoted her career to international affairs, public diplomacy and humanitarian assistance because of a deep passion for empowering leaders and communities around the world to bridge their differences and create a more sustainable, peaceful and just world. Before joining the San Diego Diplomacy Council in 2015, Fabienne worked at the United Nations, French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons, the Jewish Family and Child Services and non-governmental organizations in Canada, the West Bank, Israel, France, Azerbaijan, Russian Federation, and the Caribbean area. Fabienne serves as Vice-Chair of the City of San Diego International Affairs Board. She earned her Master of Arts in International Development Studies at the Aix-en-Provence Faculty of Law and Political Sciences and Bachelor of Arts in Russian Literature and Civilization at the University of Rennes, France. She speaks English, French, Russian, Hebrew, and Spanish.
Jim Davis
Operations Director
Jim has been working in the nonprofit industry since 1988. He has lived in San Diego 11 years, where he was the Vice President of Operations at Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Executive Director for Kids Turn and the Regional Director for the Ignatian Volunteer Corps. With 28 years in the sector, Jim has experience in all aspects of non-profit management.
Jessica Frank
Program Director
Jessica is an experienced grant and project manager who has a passion for international politics, travel, and fostering personal connections that transcend borders. She spent eight years at CRDF Global, administering US Government grants awarded to international scientists in order to promote international scientific collaboration, institution building, and nonproliferation. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and a Master’s Degree in Political Science with a specialization in International Relations from San Diego State University.
Lulu Bonning
Program Officer
Lulu’s passion for the diplomatic abilities of community empowerment lends itself to her role as Program Officer. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, she is an avid traveler and loves the richness that cultural experience offer to personal and professional growth. Lulu has completed a study abroad tour in Bosnia, volunteered in Cambodia, and done an international exchange in San Diego (leading to her involvement with us) whilst pursuing a bachelor’s degree in International Relations at RMIT University, Australia.Read more
Prior to this position, she was an event intern at the San Diego Diplomacy Council. She is currently pursuing further studies and completing an Honors thesis, exploring how smart city strategies can foster empowerment-based approaches within San Diego. Lulu hopes to continue connecting people on a global scale to solve common issues and address conflicts of interest.
Tori Mullenix
Program Associate
Tori’s passion and interest for international exchanges is credited to her upbringing in both San Diego and Tijuana. The frequent change in cultural and language contexts from crossing back and forth between the U.S.- Mexico border became something familiar and comforting to her. She has dedicated her educational studies and professional experience to international topics like migration, international development, and cultural responsiveness. She received a Bachelor of Arts in International Security and Conflict Resolution from San Diego State University and will receive her Master of Arts in International Peace and Conflict Resolution with a concentration on localizing development from American University.
