About
Traveling Stories
The History of Traveling Stories
Traveling Stories is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in San Diego, California that has been providing low-income children access to quality literacy support since 2010. Our mission is to empower children to achieve their dreams. Since its inception, Traveling Stories has opened eight international libraries, has empowered over 7,000 local children in San Diego, and has trained more than 700 volunteers!
Founder Emily Moberly was inspired to start Traveling Stories after teaching English to students at a bilingual school in Honduras. Read Emily’s full story at the button below.
The Traveling Stories Team
Emily Moberly
Founder & CEO
Favorite Book:
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
Hezhi Naseem
Director of Programs
Favorite Book:
A Thousand Splendid Suns
Bethany Moberly
Systems Manager
Favorite Book:
The Name of the Wind
Leila Adel
Web Developer
Favorite Book:
The Rise of Kyoshi
Christelle Ballantyne,
Director of Volunteers & Outreach
Favorite Book: How to Stop Time
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Mikaela H. - Captain - New York - 15
Sophia B. - Greeter/Sub - Virginia - 17
Aditi V. - Help Desk - California - 16
Adrita D. - Captain - New York - 16
Julia F. - Help Desk - New York - 16
Sreya S. - Captain - Ontario - 17
Ryan K - Help Desk - California - 17
Maya N. - Greeter/Sub - 16
Vishruti V - Captain - Texas - 16
Carlos R - Greeter/Sub - California - 17
Yusairah A. - Captain - California - 15
Valerie P. - Help Desk - California - 17
Katrina B. - Captain - California - 19
Trishanna F. - Help Desk - California - 15
The Traveling Board of Directors
Rebekah Cahalin, President
Vice President of Operations
Favorite Book:
Lonesome Dove
Cara Morrison, Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer at Speakeasy Co
Favorite Book:
The Name of the Wind
Mandy Mabe
QA Specialist at Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine
Favorite Book:
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
Jennifer Abma
Attorney
Favorite Book:
Tex and Molly in the Afterlife
Janessa Nedney, MSW
Family Support Coordinator at SAY San Diego
Favorite Book:
Dwaine Smith II
Real Estate Agent
Favorite Book: Ego is the Enemy
Traveling Stories is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation (Tax ID# 32-0298884). We understand it’s important to know your investment in Traveling Stories is used efficiently and successfully.
Traveling Stories Around the World
Traveling Stories has founded eight international libraries in five developing nations around the world. These libraries are now run by local volunteers in each country.
