Meet the Team
We are a team of counselors, nurses, social workers, fundraisers, storytellers, and adventurers who believe that all people have value.
Co-Founders
U.S. Team
African Team
We value diverse, local leadership. We are proud to have 43 tribes represented on our African team, 17 denominations represented by our African church partners, and 100% indigenous staff in Africa.
U.S. Board of Directors
Shannon Miles, Board Chair, Co-founder of BELAY and NoFo Brew Co
Kelly Ludwick, Vice Chair, Former VP, Legal- Employment, Franchising, & Litigation, Chick-fil-A
Jennifer Guthrie, Treasurer, Founder and CEO, In-Flight Crew Connections
Dr. Amy James, Secretary, PhD, Organizational Psychology
Dr. Vanita Boswell, PhD, Founder and CEO, The Valo Group
David Farmer, Senior VP of Restaurant Experience, Chick-fil-A
Cliff Robinson, Executive VP of Operations & Chief People Officer, Chick-fil-A
Sam Blossom, Partner - M&A, PwC
Brad Respess, President & CEO, Tip Top Poultry
Chris Climo, Associate, Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
Nate Smith, Executive Pastor, Trinity Anglican Church
Shola Omojokun, Sr. Counsel - Global Employment and Immigration, Chick-fil-A
Justin Miller, Co-Founder and CEO, Untold
KE Board of Directors
Jennifer Mwangangi, Board Chair, Wellness & Nutrition
Dr. Walter Jaoko, Doctor & Medical Researcher
Shadrach Muriu, Finance
Mwaniki Mageria, Media Personality & Producer
Kepha Nyandega, Pastor
Joshua Mokua Nyantika, Information Technology
UG Board of Directors
Dr. Daniel Byamukama, Board Chairman, Medical Doctor
Eunice Tumwebaze, Treasurer, Social Worker
Dr. Stephen Watiti, Medical Doctor
Maroushka Kanywani, Communications & PR
Sandra Chebet, M&E
Herman Sentamu, Theology & Biblical Studies
Lois Ochieng, Counseling & Psychology
Wilson Bwayo, Finance
Allan Tumwesigye, Lawyer
TZ Board of Directors
Bishop Ayub Mwakang’ata, Board Chairman, Finance & Law
Amos Gondo, Lawyer
Dr. Alick Kayange, Medical Doctor
Zainabu Masilamba, Social Worker
Matrida Simfukwe, Monitoring & Evaluation
Mbutho Chibwaye, Information Technology
Saumu Omary Ulomi, Auditor
