MEET OUR TEAM

Africa New Life Ministries Rwanda was founded by Rwandans and is run by Rwandans. More than 300 Rwandan and East African staff serve to educate children, pastor families spiritually, care for the medical needs of our communities, and promote growth of the ministry in Rwanda.

Africa New Life Ministries International exists in the U.S. to support the work in Rwanda in the areas of sponsorship, development, team trips, financial accountability, and church/strategic partnerships.

Learn about our international leadership team and U.S. staff members below!

LEADERSHIP

The Leadership Team is composed of the high-level leadership of both the U.S. and Rwandan sides of Africa New Life. Its members work closely together in person and across thousands of miles to drive the ministry forward.

Dr. Charles Mugisha
President and Co-Founder
Kigali, Rwanda

Alan Hotchkiss
U.S. Executive Director
Portland, Oregon

Rev. Fred Isaac Katagwa
Rwanda Executive Director
Kigali, Rwanda

Natalie Green
Chief Advancement Officer
Austin, Texas

Matt Stein
Director of Development and Marketing (U.S.)
Portland, Oregon

Eugene Mugisha
Director of Programs and Development (Rwanda)
Kigali, Rwanda

Donna Henry
Director of U.S. Programs and Strategic Alignment
Phoenix, Arizona

Regina Mukasano
Director of Operations (Rwanda)
Kigali, Rwanda

Dan Leischner, CPA
Director of Operations (U.S.)
Portland, Oregon

Peace Mukaigara
Director of Finance (Rwanda)
Kigali, Rwanda

Florence M. Mugisha
Director of Women’s Ministry and Co-Founder
Kigali, Rwanda

Johnson Karamuzi
Director of Africa College of Theology
Kigali, Rwanda

Dr. Peace Mukabalisa
Chief of Operations & Medical Director, Dream Medical Center Hospital
Kigali, Rwanda

Damalie Kayigwa Nsonga
Internal Auditor
Kigali, Rwanda

Specioza Dusabe Mukazaire
Program Manager
Kigali, Rwanda

Augustine Ndemezo
Program Manager
Kigali, Rwanda

Trina K. Lee
Sponsorship Program Senior Manager
Portland, Oregon

Lillian Abatoni
Missions and Donors Relations Administrator
Kigali, Rwanda

Tara Bossie
Team Trips Manager
Portland, Oregon

Yvonne Umulisa
Esther Scholar Program Manager
Kigali, Rwanda

Kelly Wesley
Post-Secondary Program Manager
Portland, Oregon

Elijah Nyemina
Post-Secondary Coordinator
Kigali, Rwanda

Crissy McDowell
Senior Manager of People and Culture
Houston, Texas

Emily Carminati
Communications Manager
Portland, Oregon

U.S. STAFF

The U.S. staff works out of our Portland, Oregon, headquarters and from locations in Texas, Indiana, and Connecticut. They would love to hear from you! Submit your questions or information requests via the contact form below and the appropriate staff member will be in touch with you.

Maggie Andrews
Bookkeeper

Betty Davis
Marketing Creative Manager

Leslie Forster
Systems Product Manager

Joanne Fuller
Donor Administrator

Morgan Jones
Development Project Manager

Tori Jowers
Communications & Marketing Administrator

Livia Le
Executive Assistant

Sonni Mackzum
Sponsorship Coordinator

Julie Rathjen
Sponsorship Coordinator

Jill Riewald
Development Administrator

Jeremiah Smith
Church Partnerships Manager

Megan Westby
Community Development Project Manager

Cheri Wilson
Operations Specialist

Carol Young
Seasonal Customer Service Associate

Any questions about the ministry or requests for information should go to the appropriate U.S. leadership or staff member through the contact form below or via our direct phone line: 866.979.0393.