Past Team Members
VPG is a transient community for many, and we are grateful for their time with us. We wish them well in their future endeavors. Acknowledging our past team members who have bravely stepped out of their comfort zones to pursue new interests and professional goals, we recognize the significant impact each has made on VPG. Their contributions and lessons learned have honed my leadership skills. Thank you!
Sarang - Chief People Officer (CPO)
Sarang, the impala, is quiet but introspective, and kind, and uses her gift of observation and helps VPG connect people within and outside of the organization. Sarang is a great follower, and she's about to find out her gifts as a leader. Sarang listens compassionately as other inhabitants seek advice, and she supports Xǐlè, as they know each other for a long time.
Toto - Junior Artistic Engineer
Toto, the zebra, is an incredible artist and insightful. However, Toto feels safest when she's alone and in her comfort zone. Toto is at a crossroad exploring ways to live a happy life but learning that she also has responsibilities.
Kia - Litigation Assistant
The name Kia means “hill” or “mountain" and originated in Africa. Just like a mountain standing tall unweathered by the elements that come its way, Kia stands her ground against any odds in her life, welcoming challenges that enrich her experiences.
Nico - Litigation Assistant
Nico, the tree frog, is a kind and thoughtful creature who loves spending time with friends and family. She thrives while collaborating with others, which aligns with the original Greek meaning of her name: "victory of the people." Nico is passionate about history and loves to spend hours sitting with a good book.
Chia - Data Analyst & Litigation Assistant
Chia is a Korean American with a cheerful and carefree style, packin' a small but mighty punch. She's always curious, creative, and sportin' a big ol' smile. Chia loves makin' new friends and sticks by her crew like nobody's business. When it comes to data analytics, Chia's got a real passion - she dives into those numbers like a pro, bringin' her unique New York Albany flair to crunchin' data and findin' insights
Luna - On-Demand Courses Ambassador & Litigation Assistant
Luna’s role is to help serve as our on-demand courses Ambassador and Litigation Assistant. She is a Sophomore-Transfer at The University of Albany – SUNY, majoring in Business Economics. Luna was born and raised in Queens, New York.
Perci - Social Media Liaison
Perci is a Social Media Liaison for the team and works an intern at the Hudson Institute during the day. He and Ashley share a Hong Kong connection and he studies at Baylor University on a scholarship. Perci is also a DEI enthusiast.
Peanut - Knowledge Management Engineer
Peanut, the giraffe, is graceful, protective, patient, and intelligent, and has been a long-time and trustworthy friend of Xǐlè. Peanut is analytical and detail-oriented, and she recently got recognized for her talent in knowledge management in a national competition. The time for her to devote to the PeTab Village is dwindling, but she wants to see it through as she started this from the beginning, and she is a finisher.
Luminary - Artistic and Workshop Consultant
Luminary, the llama, is creative, cheerful, and passionate about colors. She likes to inspire the team using her unique talents. Luminary has a great fashion sense and wants to hold her own exhibits. She is also interested in teaching others about "ikigai", and the reasons for being. Luminary uses arts to help feed others' souls.
Sara - Creative Writing Coach
Sara, the hippo, is a protector and can be assertive to protect her team. She is also creative, caring, and generally happy. Sara experienced some significant losses in her life, yet she charges forward and enjoys life, despite her fears. Sara is a good egg, and she is loyal to her friends.
Misha - Spiritual Consultant
Misha, the tiger, is intuitive and observant. She is also compassionate and a wonderful listener to her team. Misha seeks relationships that are meaningful and lifelong. She seeks to be an active listener and wants to help others balance their life by removing energy leaks and seeks spiritual fulfillment.
Keola - Wellness Consultant
Keola, the pangolin, is a wellness coach. She is high-energy and has a personality bigger than life. She is a go-getter. Her strategies are intense, and she has strong opinions. She is very caring and loves her family.
Woodbury - Litigation Specialist
Woodbury, the sloth, has a very chill attitude. He is quiet, observant, and meticulous. He does not like to be misunderstood as "slow". In fact, Woodbury's favorite saying is, "I am not slow, I am meticulous." Woodbury is loyal and in search of purpose and ways to live a fulfilled life. Woodbury is growing his understanding of boundaries, in both his personal and professional life and is doing well.
Luna - Life Coach and Workshop Consultant
Luna is a generous soul, and she loves to fly around and observe interactions between different inhabitants in PeTab village. Luna is an introvert, and she tries to explore the meanings besides what is on the surface. She also likes to approach matters from an intellectual perspective.
Henrietta - Creative Consultant
Henrietta, the horse, is from Great Britain, and uses her humor and tenacity to lighten the mood and drive creativity. Henrietta is outspoken and she longs for belongingness. She eventually figured out that she's interested in becoming a writer and she's preparing herself to go to school to become a published author. Henrietta knows that she will not stay in PeTab for long, but it was a good transition for her as she explores herself.
Hanso - Project Analyst
Hanso, the suricate, is cautious yet always on the lookout for opportunities for growth. He takes care of the bugs-keeping viruses out of the sanctuary. Hanso has an expansive mindset, and he is interested in growing different revenue streams for the PeTab village.
Koki - Junior Project Engineer
Koki, the axolotl, is a peaceful and curious creature, who approaches life with thoughtfulness and patience. He is highly adaptable and always seeking new experiences. As a symbol of transformation and healing, Koki brings a sense of loyalty and trust to those around him. As his name implies, he seeks to spread hope and joy to his companions.