Our Team

Our Kenyan staff and Board of Directors make essential decisions, giving the community crucial ownership, accountability, and leadership.

The USA staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers provide vital fundraising, outreach, and fiscal management to support the work in Kenya.

Joseph Mwengea -
Co-Founder; Executive Director, Kenya — Joseph Mwengea - Co-Founder; Executive Director, Kenya

Mark Friess -
Executive Director, USA — Mark Friess - Executive Director, USA

Clemence Budala -
Program Director, Kenya — Clemence Budala - Program Director, Kenya

Rinda Hayes -
Co-Founder, Program Director — Rinda Hayes - Co-Founder, Program Director

Stephen Kabani -
Sponsorship Director, Kenya — Stephen Kabani - Sponsorship Director, Kenya

Brent Hayes -
Operations Director, USA — Brent Hayes - Operations Director, USA

Mwanaisha Mwayama -
Librarian, Kenya — Mwanaisha Mwayama - Librarian, Kenya

Christy Russell -
Communications Director, USA — Christy Russell - Communications Director, USA

Patrick Musyoka -
Accountant, Kenya — Patrick Musyoka - Accountant, Kenya

China Ageros -
Operations Manager, USA — China Ageros - Operations Manager, USA

Mariam Omar -
Sponsorship Assistant, Kenya — Mariam Omar - Sponsorship Assistant, Kenya

Paula Hester -
Development Director, USA — Paula Hester - Development Director, USA

Titus Mwachiramba -
Operations Officer, Kenya — Titus Mwachiramba - Operations Officer, Kenya

Staff and volunteers alike … jump right in!

The executive directors - Joseph and Mark meet in Kenya — Joseph and Mark - our executive directors

Hope Springs Interns