Meet the Team

Portrait of Anysa Santini, Executive Director of the Re|Root Collaborative.

Anysa Santini

Anysa’s journey toward founding the Re|Root Collaborative began years ago during a global health internship in Ghana, where she saw firsthand how waste and health are deeply intertwined. Since then, she has built a career managing complex, multimillion-dollar international development projects that tackle big, systemic challenges.

Prior to founding Re|Root, she worked on the largest USAID project in history in Nigeria, helping manage activities totaling over $170 million annually. Most recently, she managed a $52 million portfolio in Jordan, supporting initiatives in recycling and water management. Through those experiences, Anysa learned that sustainable impact starts and ends with local voices. Re|Root is her way of putting that belief into action, blending sustainability, health, and community empowerment to create meaningful, human-centered solutions.

When she’s not working, you’ll find her exploring national parks, hunting down the best local coffee spots, and asking people “can I pet your dog?".

Executive Director

Portrait of JC Santini, Director of Communications for the Re|Root Collaborative.

JC Santini

Director of Communications

J.C. is a storyteller and brand strategist driven by a belief that great marketing should move people toward meaningful change. A former Division I and professional athlete, he brings a deep sense of discipline, teamwork, and purpose to every project. These qualities now fuel his passion for using storytelling to drive social and environmental impact through the Re|Root Collaborative.

With experience leading creative teams and data-driven campaigns across sports, hospitality, and community-focused organizations, J.C. has built brands that not only grow audiences but inspire action. Now, he’s focused on using those same skills to support initiatives that make the world more sustainable, equitable, and collaborative, one root at a time.

In his free time, J.C. enjoys traveling the world, riding his gravel bike, and is currently training to compete in his first marathon.

Portrait of Ryne Barry, Board President for the Re|Root Collaborative.

Ryne Barry

Ryne has worked at the SpaceX rocket test facility for over 14 years and brings an enthusiasm for solving challenging problems to the Re|Root team.  He was passionate about starting a non-profit for years so jumped on the opportunity to form the Re|Root Collaborative.  International aid has long been on Ryne’s heart and he’s excited about the impact the team can make across underserved populations.

Outside of SpaceX and Re|Root, Ryne is an avid sports fan and loves spending time with his family at their home in Austin, TX.

Board President

Portrait of Morgan Barry, Board Treasurer for the Re|Root Collaborative.

Morgan Barry

Morgan has been a physical therapist for 10 years and is passionate about public health. She traveled on a medical brigade to Ecuador while in PT school and got a taste of partnering with community members to make a small impact on healthcare there. She is looking forward to the positive impact Re|Root will have in Ghana.

Morgan’s top priority is being a mom to (almost) 2 little girls (one on the way)! She also loves barre classes, watching tv and traveling.

board Treasurer

Re|Root Ghana Local Board

Portrait of Emmanuel Osei, Local Board Member for Re|Root Ghana.

Emmanuel osei

Emmanuel Osei is a medical laboratory professional and social entrepreneur dedicated to building healthier communities from the ground up. As President of the Federation of Helping Hands organization, he mobilizes resources to provide critical health services to rural populations. Simultaneously, as CEO of GabyMot Anzaldi’s Enterprise, he leads a self-motivated team that combats environmental pollution by converting plastic waste into sustainable products.

This dual mission - safeguarding human health and protecting the planet - defines Emmanuel’s career of service, innovation, and tangible impact. A lifelong learner who embraces the process of unlearning, learning, and relearning, he is also a devoted husband, father, brother, and uncle. In his leisure time, Emmanuel enjoys driving through nature and sightseeing with his beloved daughters.

Portrait of Emmanuel Douglas Turkson, Local Board Member for Re|Root Ghana.

Emmanuel Douglas turkson

Emmanuel Turkson is an environmental leader and social entrepreneur with over eight years of experience in sustainability, education, and community development. He contributed to Ghana’s Circular Economy Framework for the Plastics Sector, a $7M Global Environment Facility project with UNIDO and the Ministry of Environment, and won the UNDP Waste Recovery Innovation Challenge to establish community-based plastic recovery systems. Emmanuel also led the Waste-to-Recreation project, transforming an illegal dumpsite into a youth sports and recreation center.

Beyond environmental work, he co-founded an innovative education financing model that has supported thousands of students in low-income schools. He is passionate about integrating faith-based approaches into environmental stewardship and promoting models that restore ecosystems while improving livelihoods. To the Re|Root team, Emmanuel brings experience in circular economy systems and grassroots mobilization. In his free time, he enjoys football (aka soccer) and movies.