Team & Leadership
Leadership
Bill Simmons President & CEO, United States
Bill has been the CEO of national and international organizations in the for-profit and nonprofit world for well over two decades...
Jim Oehrig, M.A. Global Advisor—Christian Partnerships, United States
Collaborating with regional directors and teams, Jim fosters relationships with the organizations and churches where Hope Rises International...
Melissa Edmiston, M.P.H., M.S. Vice President of Programs, United States
Melissa leads Hope Rises International’s program team in developing and driving strategies, capabilities, collaboration, and processes...
Beverly Elmore Vice President of Finance, United States
Beverly oversees finances and human resources at Hope Rises International. This includes managing a multi-million dollar...
Stephen Maxwell Davidson. Vice President of Development, United States
Stephen leads Hope Rises International's development team, guiding the organization’s fundraising strategy...
Sarah Hesshaus, M.A. Vice President of Operations, United States
Sarah leads our Human Resources governance, policy framework, risk management, and compliance. She drives...
Operations
Anna Jackson Administrative Specialist, United States
Anna holds an Associate's Degree from Southeastern Community College and has gained valuable experience through various roles...
Ashley Kurtz General Ledger Accountant, United States
Ashley helps manage day-to-day accounting functions as well as payroll and employee benefits...
Craig Calvert, M.A. Senior Program Finance Manager, United States
Craig supports the finance and program teams by monitoring and analyzing budgets and expenditures of Hope Rises International's...
Katie Bryan Operations Manager, United States
Katie provides cross-functional support to help increase the effectiveness and efficiency of operations...
Development
Angela Turner South Central Regional Donor Manager, United States
As a donor manager, Angela fosters ongoing relationships with Hope Rises International's donors, connecting them to the ministry...
Bekah Schwanbeck Senior Director of Development Operations, United States
Bekah oversees the systems, strategies, and processes that support our fundraising and development efforts...
Dan Wilson Midwest Regional Donor Manager, United States
Dan connects donors to Hope Rises International's mission, discerning how their vision and passion...
Erica Estrella Director of Strategic Donor Engagement, United States
Erica develops and executes data-driven donor engagement strategies. She leverages integrated marketing efforts, analytics...
Ismael Asgarian Northeast Regional Donor Manager, United States
Ismael fosters relationships with donors in the Northeast region, providing them with insight into the impact...
Jessica Allen Senior Manager of Integrated Marketing, United States
Jessica oversees and executes all development marketing strategies to ensure brand consistency, support fundraising efforts...
Morgan Rackley Marketing and Communications Manager, United States
Morgan oversees the day-to-day strategy and execution of all marketing and communications efforts...
Sophia Sedlacek Southeast Regional Donor Manager, United States
Sophia fosters relationships with donors and churches in the Southeast region, enhancing engagement...
Programs
Becky Rivoire, Ph.D. LepVax Program Coordinator, United States
Becky coordinates and manages clinical research for the leprosy vaccine candidate, LepVax...
Chriso Jaladi Program Manager for Research and Innovation, United Kingdom
As a Program Manager for Research and Innovation, Chriso leads the strategic planning, execution, and administration of research...
Deborah Mensah, M.Sc. Program Director, Ghana
Based in Accra, Ghana, Deborah is the Program Director, leading our Africa team and building strategic relationships...
Evelyn Aryeetey, M.A. Senior Finance and Administration Associate, Ghana
Evelyn supports Hope Rises International's projects in Africa through documentation and process management...
Patrick Atikpo Mawulolo, M.B.A. Senior Program Finance Manager-Africa, Ghana
Patrick is responsible for maintaining general ledger entries for all program-related revenue and expense accounts in Africa...
Paul Saunderson, M.D., M.R.C.P. Technical Advisor, Norway
Paul received his medical degree from Cambridge University and has been involved in leprosy work since 1981...
Saidi Kashindi, M.I.C.H.A. Program Manager, Francophone Region, Ghana
Saidi supports program implementation and grant administration in Francophone countries, including reporting...
Shyamala Anand, M.S. (Ophthalmology), M.B.B.S.
Dr Shyamala Anand is the Senior Technical Advisor for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) with Hope Rises International...
Solomon Atinbire, M.Res. Program Manager, Ghana
Solomon is a seasoned expert with experience in research, design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of development projects...