Andrew Schembri
Co-Founder and CEO
"My main passions in life are having fun, seeing people have fun and leaving the world better than how we found it.
Event organizing has been a passion of mine for almost 2 decades. It’s always fun, bringing people together and doing amazing things. I also love organising and planning stuff, so having an outlet like Why Not? gives me the space i need to do just that.
Sailing, nature and now trees seem to excite me most. Keeping it simple, yet focused and fun seem to be my main mottos now."
Michael Formosa
Co-Founder and President
"It is not uncommon for people to feel suppressed or just not properly supported in today’s workplace. My passion lies in creating both private and non-private organizations that hold Co-operative attitudes, conscious connections and holistic practices as their core value. Thus, promoting unity, self-empowerment and personal growth within the workplace.
In my spare time, I enjoy a number of daily practices for my own self-care. Qi-Chong, yoga, repetition of positive affirmations and meditation being my breath, walks in nature, swimming, mountain biking and more recently, motorcycling as a way of grounding."
Xavier Hancock
Board Member
Xavier’s main passions are product development in the contexts of natural building and sustainability.
He has been active in environmental projects and sustainable living for over 30 years. Started with building an eco village at school at the age of 15, and worked for Coral Cay Conservation surveying the Belize great barrier reef at the age of 18. After moving to Gozo became active in Why Not? at the Vortex, started the tree house project and shower block, and moved onto building the structures used in the healing area’s for Earth Garden and the Bubble Festival.
After living 20 years in Gozo, running his outdoor adventure company, he has recently purchased 10 hectares of forest in Portugal with the aim to implement a forest management plan, to create a sustainable off-grid way of life.
Carmen Houlten
Board Member
"After graduating from University, I taught literature, history and languages in Church schools. This instilled in me a love and connection with my Island home which was further strengthened when I proof read Francis Aloisio’s first publications and novels on Malta’s ancient legend of Atlantis.
Side by side with my professional and family life, I pursued my passion for knowledge and self development, in theory through reading about comparative religions, psychology and philosophy and practice through courses and workshops which in turn have enriched my ongoing spiritual journey. Over the years I have organized cultural outings for students and colleagues, have written scripts for school productions, organized outings for the elderly and annual spiritual retreats for my colleagues and friends.
My concern for the environment made me an active member of FAA for a number of years. Together with Andrew, Michael and the Team, I share a Vision for a better future for us and for generations to come and stand for sustainable living in harmony with our Natural Environment. As an Elder in the WhyNot? team, I am proud to hold the Vision which WhyNot? stands for."
