Meet the FFI Team

Audrey Bradley

Special Projects Coordinator

Audrey joined FFI in February 2025, bringing years of experience in language education. Audrey discovered her passion for language while growing up in the Seacoast area, and went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and International Affairs from UNH. She has enjoyed teaching English as a Second Language abroad and teaching Spanish in New Hampshire, and is excited to work with FFI locally and globally.

Amelia Burke

Operations Manager

Amelia began at Friends Forever International (FFI) in January 2019 as an AmeriCorps VISTA member and now oversees the overall operations of the organization, including its campuses worldwide. She coordinates event planning, grant preparation, and strategic projects. With a Master's in International Education from SIT Graduate Institute and a Bachelor's in French and Global Studies from Salve Regina University, Amelia leverages her global education expertise to enhance FFI's operations and international presence.

Miron Golfman

Program Manager

Miron joined the FFI team as Program Manager at the start of 2026. Coming from the world of Outdoor Education, Miron spent over a decade working as an outdoor instructor and course director for multiple organizations, including the Colorado Outward Bound School, Kroka Expeditions, and Big City Mountaineers, all over the United States and abroad. Miron has a Bachelor's degree from Warren Wilson College in Global Studies with a concentration in Peace and Social Justice. In 2020, Miron stepped away from his work as a semester programs coordinator to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a professional athlete. From 2021 to 2025, based in Anchorage, Alaska, Miron was a sponsored cyclist racing all over the globe in Ultra-endurance bike events. Miron has won many of the world's hardest ultra-endurance bike races, including being the two-time champion of the 1000-mile Iditarod Trail Invitational. Miron now brings his passion for cultivating young leaders, adventure, and social justice to the development and execution of FFI programs.

Monica Rogers

Office and Grant Coordinator

Monica joined FFI in October 2023, bringing over seven years of experience in educational publishing. She manages administrative duties, coordinates grant writing, and supports various project management tasks. With her English degree from Hofstra University and extensive editorial experience, Monica plays a crucial role in supporting FFI’s global educational initiatives and resource development.

Steve Martineau

CEO/Executive Director

Steve has been the driving force behind FFI’s expansion since November 2005. With over 25 years in the NGO sector, his leadership has seen the development of FFI sites across the United States and the establishment of Friends Forever Europe in Belfast. He has led the acquisition and renovation of significant campuses like the
Friends Forever International Campus in Durham, NH, the FFI Center at Annalong in Northern Ireland, and the
Diane M. Seagren Rainforest Academy in Belize, dedicating these spaces to peace and leadership development. Steve's collaboration with the Department of Education of the State of New Hampshire reimagines educational
engagement, uniting students, parents, schools, and the community in transformative learning experiences.