‘I love my job even though it’s not always easy. Raising the necessary funds can be stressful. Fortunately, I have good people helping me. I just keep going and trust that everything will continue to work out’ ~ Brigitte Project manager - The glue that holds it all together Brigitte (1980) has been general manager of Isai Maiyam since 2010. Additionally, she is a board member of Isai Ragam and teaches music and English to children in the community centers. Brigitte is also the proud mother of Daniel (2018). Twenty years ago, Brigitte first came to India to volunteer at Isai Maiyam. She already knew Ivar from back home—they were colleagues in disability care—and his enthusiastic stories about Isai Maiyam piqued her curiosity. She had to see it for herself! Brigitte fell in love with the place. For ten years, she returned to Pondicherry annually, staying a little longer each time. In 2009, she decided to quit her job and move to India full time. Since then, she has been managing the day-to-day operations of Isai Maiyam. Brigitte is the heart of the organization. She knows everything that’s going on and she knows everybody personally. She listens, she understands and she finds ways to make things happen. Brigitte is a pillar of strength and a woman with a heart of gold. 12
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