Bert graduated from Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Humanities before earning his Master’s in Leading Innovation and Change from York St John University in the UK.

He began a career in community development with the US Peace Corps as a cross-cultural trainer in the 90’s, then worked in education with Canada’s York University and World Education in Myanmar. He was an Operation Manager for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’ Tsunami Disaster Recovery Program in 2006.

Before spearheading a humanitarian project with EIF, Bert led the United Nations’ Security Team in Gaziantep, Turkey, coordinating cross-border assistance for the displaced population in Syria.