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UOD Foundation
The University of Dreams Foundation is a non-profit organization that offers volunteer opportunities abroad in social, educational and community-building areas of the developing world. We also publish books that profile incredible Dream Journeys. Our overall mission is to transform under-served communities by inspiring and enabling remarkable individuals to discover and pursue their dreams. Learn more about our specific projects.
Brian Buntz, President - Brian graduated from University of Iowa with a Bachelor's Degree in Management and Organizations. Upon graduating, he worked in Guatemala as a Peace Corps Volunteer. In addition to becoming fluent in Spanish, he developed a passion for education and helping move people out of challenging circumstances into a life of choices and opportunities. When he returned to the U.S., Brian began teaching middle school ESL and bilingual classes to immigrants from Latin America. In 2000, after four years in the classroom, Brian embarked on an entrepreneurial project creating a video-based ESL software program, which is now used throughout the world by beginning English learners at the middle school, high school, and adult level. Since early 2004, Brian has worked for University of Dreams developing both curriculum and people. He has run its Foundation on an un-paid basis since 2007. Brian's dream is to eradicate poverty by nurturing young leaders throughout the world to achieve their maximum potential. He believes this will result in them lifting up their local communities which will in turn lift up the global community.