Anxhelina Prenika

Director of Operations & HR

At her core, Anxhelina is a strategic thinker with a passion for operations management who enjoys challenging and impactful work that strives to make a difference in children's lives.

Favorite Book: Three Comrades by Erich Maria Remarque

Ilana Solomon

Development Manager

Ilana is an extroverted and intuitive life-long learner who combines her passion for development with her love of literature to build relationships and engage others with the LitWorld mission.

Favorite Book: Something From Nothing by Phoebe Gilman.

Monica Valentin

Operations & Development Associate

Monica brings her commitment to supporting families from her time as a social worker in the Bronx to LitWorld’s work with children all over the world.

Favorite Book: Valley of Secrets by Charmian Hussey

Hannah Polauf

Communications Associate

As LitWorld’s communications associate, Hannah understands the importance of storytelling and the profound impact that it can have on children and communities.

Favorite Book: The Bus Driver Who Wanted To Be God & Other Stories by Etgar Keret