--- title: Our Team | BATA Foundation description: Get to know the eight team members that share hope to keep the BATA Foundation running so successfully. --- [Skip to content](https://batafoundation.com/our-team#main-content) - [Home](https://batafoundation.com) - [About BATA Foundation](https://batafoundation.com/about) - [Our Initiatives](https://batafoundation.com/our-initiatives) - [Get Involved](https://batafoundation.com/get-involved) - [Highlights](https://batafoundation.com/highlights-bata-foundation) - [Contact Us](https://batafoundation.com/contact-us-bata-foundation) - [FAQ](https://batafoundation.com/faq-bata-foundation) - [Home](https://batafoundation.com) - [About BATA Foundation](https://batafoundation.com/about) - [Our Initiatives](https://batafoundation.com/our-initiatives) - [Get Involved](https://batafoundation.com/get-involved) - [Highlights](https://batafoundation.com/highlights-bata-foundation) - [Contact Us](https://batafoundation.com/contact-us-bata-foundation) - [FAQ](https://batafoundation.com/faq-bata-foundation) [![Bata Foundation](https://559399.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/559399/Bata%20Foundation/bata_logo.png)](https://batafoundation.com/?hsLang=en) Search - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. Donate Sponsor × ## Donate Now A donation to the BATA Foundation will go into a general fund that we will use accordingly. This money goes toward a variety of expenses we have, including food, living arrangements, hygiene products and building maintenance. [Donate Now](https://batafoundation.com/donate?hsLang=en) × ## Sponsor Sponsorship of a child means we select one child that we match with you. Your contributed amount will then go directly to funding that child’s education. All sponsored children receive the same amount each month equal to that of their schooling needs. ![](https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif) # Our Team ![Camille\_crop](https://batafoundation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bata%20Theme/Camille_crop.jpg?width=242&height=323&name=Camille_crop.jpg "Camille_crop") ### Camille Tuason #### President Camille comes from a Psychology background and has experience working with and volunteering for other non-profits centered upon caring for Filipino youth. She travels back and forth between her home in Las Vegas, Nevada and Manila, Philippines where she raises awareness for the foundation’s initiatives and oversees activities of the orphanage. ![Robertpic](https://batafoundation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bata%20Theme/Robertpic.jpg?width=242&height=323&name=Robertpic.jpg "Robertpic") ### Roberta Wilson #### Director Roberta is a seasoned executive at Cheaper Than Dirt based in Fort Worth, Texas. She has more than 17 years of experience working in Purchasing, Receiving, Stocking, Returns, Human Resources, Vendor Relations, Customer Relations, Marketing, Retail and Management. After completing her MBA, her role in management expanded and she is now Chief Operating Officer. ![Jeddphoto\_crop](https://batafoundation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bata%20Theme/Jeddphoto_crop.jpg?width=245&height=327&name=Jeddphoto_crop.jpg "Jeddphoto_crop") ### Jedd Lapid #### Secretary Jedd is a fundraiser and a nonprofit executive with more than 19 years of experience helping organizations meet their mission directives and goals. Jedd has worked in higher education, healthcare/medical research, foundations/philanthropy and human services organizations. ![Demetrio\_crop](https://batafoundation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bata%20Theme/Demetrio_crop.jpg?width=277&height=370&name=Demetrio_crop.jpg "Demetrio_crop") ### Demetrio Tuason #### Treasurer Demetrio, known as “Bolo”, has served more than 40 years as the Chairman and President of Armscor. He currently sits on the board of directors of the Bata Foundation and is the Chairman Emeritus of Armscor. ![edith\_c\_crop](https://batafoundation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bata%20Theme/edith_c_crop.jpg?width=250&height=333&name=edith_c_crop.jpg "edith_c_crop") ### Edith Caingles #### Founding Member Mrs. Edith Caingles is one of the original founding members of the BATA Foundation. She still plays an active role in the orphanage, communicating the girls' needs to the Board of Directors and staying at the orphanage on most weekends to be a force of maternal, loving guidance to the girls. ![Maria\_Bedar\_crop](https://batafoundation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bata%20Theme/Maria_Bedar_crop.jpg?width=242&height=324&name=Maria_Bedar_crop.jpg "Maria_Bedar_crop") ### Maria Cristeta Bedar #### Social Worker and Housemother Maria Cristeta, or "Kris," is our primary in-house social worker who’s been with us since 2007. She is in charge of the children's overall well being in school and at home. She also organizes extra-curricular activities and oversees all field trips. The children affectionately refer to her as their "aunt-mom". ![JonathanBedar\_crop](https://batafoundation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bata%20Theme/JonathanBedar_crop.jpg?width=432&height=577&name=JonathanBedar_crop.jpg "JonathanBedar_crop") ### Jonathan Bedar #### Houseparent Jonathan is our Houseparent whose responsibilities include meal planning, groceries, home-repairs and transportation. He is the paternal loving force of guidance in the home offering assistance wherever it is needed. ![Rexanne\_Rcrop](https://batafoundation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bata%20Theme/Rexanne_Rcrop.jpg?width=422&height=563&name=Rexanne_Rcrop.jpg "Rexanne_Rcrop") ### Rexanne Ragonton #### Tutor Rexanne or "Rexie" is our caring tutor and mentor for the children at the BATA Foundation. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Northern Philippines, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. ### ABOUT BATA Foundation BATA Foundation is a 501C-registered non-profit that supports the operations of its Philippine counterpart. BATA Foundation Philippines, Inc. is a Social Welfare and Development Agency (SWDA) registered, licensed and accredited under the Philippine Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The foundation is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing home for vulnerable children, particularly young girls, while equipping them with education and life skills for a brighter future. ### REACH US 📍 Address: [100 North Smart Way Pahrump, NV, 89060](https://batafoundation.com/contact?hsLang=en)   ✉️ Email: [TheBataFoundation@gmail.com](mailto:TheBataFoundation@gmail.com)   Facebook: [BATA Foundation Philippines, Inc.](http://facebook.com/batafoundationphilippinesinc)   🌐 Website: [BATA Foundation](https://batafoundation.com/?hsLang=en) ### Subscribe for Updates #### BATA Offices ✉️ USA - [TheBataFoundation@gmail.com](mailto:TheBataFoundation@gmail.com) ✉️ **Philippines -** [i](mailto:TheBataFoundation@gmail.com)nfo@bataph.onmicrosoft.com 📍[100 North Smart Way Pahrump, NV, 89060](https://batafoundation.com/contact?hsLang=en) [Follow us on Facebook](http://facebook.com/batafoundation) © 2026 All rights reserved.