Adam Rose

(he/him)

I’ve spent much of my career as a technologist working on projects like  the International Space Station, next-generation telecommunications, and high-transaction advertising platforms. I’m an entrepreneur and an executive, but most importantly, I’m a leader who believes in empowering my team by supporting them with resources and encouragement, then stepping back to let them shine.

While I’ve always been drawn to resolving technical engineering problems, I’m even more passionate about creating solutions for human challenges.

Born in Canada and raised in a home that valued conducting a life of service, I’m excited to co-lead Village Builders on a mission-driven journey to reduce loneliness and build stronger communities. This is my chance to help leave the world a bit better than I found it.

Simone Torrey

(she/they)

I’m a facilitator, systems thinker, and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience bringing people together to co-create shared solutions. My career has centered on fostering belonging and driving transformation. My influence has ranged from facilitating Tanzania’s national workforce strategy creation to negotiating between Occupy the Farm activists and UC Berkeley.

At Village Builders, I harness my visionary leadership, extensive global network, and expertise in community-building to create traction for our initiative.

Originally from Germany, I’ve lived and worked across Europe, Africa, and now the Bay Area — the traditional land of the Ohlone people. Frequent moves into unfamiliar cultures and working in a diverse range of contexts has taught me how to build meaningful connections quickly — but becoming a mother has shown me how to put down roots and show up for people consistently.