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
Eugene Mugisha
Rwanda Director of Programs and Development
Kigali, Rwanda
Donna Henry
U.S. Director of Programs
Phoenix, Arizona
Regina Mukasano
Rwanda Director of Operations
Kigali, Rwanda
Dan Leischner, CPA
U.S. Director of Operations
Portland, Oregon
Peace Mukaigara
Rwanda Director of Finance
Kigali, Rwanda
Natalie Green
U.S. Director of Strategic Partnerships
Austin, Texas
Matt Stein
U.S. Director of Development and Marketing
Portland, Oregon
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
Crissy McDowell
U.S. Chief of Staff
Houston, Texas
Specioza Dusabe Mukazaire
Program Manager
Kigali, Rwanda
Augustine Ndemezo
Program Manager
Kigali, Rwanda
Trina K. Lee
U.S. Sponsorship Program Manager
Portland, Oregon
Lillian Abatoni
Missions and Donors Relations Administrator
Kigali, Rwanda
Vincent Jones-Dixon
U.S. Team Trip Program Manager
Portland, Oregon
Yvonne Umulisa
Esther Scholar Program Manager
Kigali, Rwanda
John Africa
Partnership & Leadership Development Manager
Kigali, Rwanda
Emily Carminati
U.S. Communications Manager
Portland, Oregon
U.S. STAFF
The U.S. staff works out of our Portland, Oregon, headquarters and from locations in Texas and Indiana. 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.
Darlene Bory
Bookkeeper
Tara Bossie
Team Trips Coordinator
Betty Davis
Marketing Creative Manager
Jordan Fehlen
Church Partnerships Representative
Leslie Forster
Systems Project Manager
Joanne Fuller
Donor Administrator
Morgan Jones
Development Project Manager
Dawn Kaiser
Partnerships Representative
Sonni Mackzum
Sponsorship Coordinator
Julie Rathjen
Sponsorship Administrator
Jeremiah Smith
Church Partnerships Manager
Kelly Wesley
Sponsorship Project Manager
Megan Westby
Programs Coordinator
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.
