John Tadeo Gusmao (1965 to 2012)

John was a co-founder of WithOneSeed and spent three years working to develop the idea within the Baguia Community. He was the first leader of the Baguia Community Tree Cooperative and encouraged many of the farmers across the Sub District of Baguia. John was a significant leader in the Baguia community and was committed to building the education system and the local economy. John passed away in October 2012 and is greatly missed by all who knew him.