Chipo Changara

Field Ministry Partner, Zimbabwe

Chipo Changara brought 20 years of ministry experience with her when she began partnering with OneChild in January 2013. Gifted with compassion and a giving heart, Chipo has a background in pastoral work and women’s and children’s ministries. She holds a Bachelor’s in Theology, with special Honors Degrees in Ministerial Studies and Monitoring and Evaluation, along with diplomas in Development Studies and Disaster Management and a Master’s in Business Administration. With a passion for seeing Zimbabwean women and children serve the Lord, Chipo strongly believes that lives can be transformed through education and psychosocial support. Although Zimbabwe is rich in natural resources, ongoing droughts and economic challenges are difficult to overcome, and Chipo believes that providing educational opportunities to children is key in building a better future. Her hope for the days ahead as she works alongside OneChild is to bring quality schooling and the message of Christ to 10,000 more children over the next five years. Supported by her husband of 29 years, Dixon, and two grown daughters, Chipo continues to inspire others to believe in the children of Zimbabwe and help change their lives.

Crawford Brooks

Director of Global Mobilization Operations

Crawford has been a Child Champion for most of his life. Growing up in a Christian family and attending a Christian school helped him develop a strong desire to pursue missions and Christian leadership opportunities as a teenager. While obtaining his degrees in biosystems and biomedical engineering from the University of Kentucky, Crawford served several missions organizations. Crawford has experience as an at-risk youth counselor in Colorado Springs where he managed networks of children and youth ministry leaders nationally, and he serves as a discipleship coordinator and youth pastor locally. He is grateful to bring all his experience and academic training to serve the OneChild family as the director of global mobilization operations.

Dareth Ly

Field Ministry Partner, Cambodia

Helping children has always been an integral part of Dareth Ly’s ministry. As a survivor of the Khmer Rouge genocide known as the “Killing Fields,” he has a unique perspective on Cambodian history and a special ability to love and care for children who are vulnerable and hurting. Although the scars of these past atrocities are still evident and continue to haunt the Cambodian people, Dareth can see God’s hand at work and how He is changing the landscape for His glory. A student of Theological Seminary with degrees in Cross-Cultural Ministry, Dareth has served as a missionary in Cambodia for 25 years and has partnered with OneChild since August 1998. This partnership has given him the ability to extend his reach and capacity in the work of his heart, which is seeing lives transformed and people turned into disciples of Christ. Dareth plans to make an impact on as many children as possible, raising a generation that will be reshaped by hope and become a people who love and serve God. With his wife, Thida, and three grown daughters, Dareth looks forward to the future and is striving to quadruple the number of children thriving in Hope Centers over the next decade.

David Garcia

Country Director, Honduras

An ordained pastor in Honduras, David Garcia has a 20-year background in holistic child development and leadership training. He brought a wealth of education and experience with him when he joined OneChild in December 2018. David holds a BA in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, and a Master’s in Arts with a focus on Christian studies. A former university professor, he also worked as a talent management specialist and chaplain for a Christian NGO before beginning his journey with OneChild. With a passion to support and facilitate the development of people’s potential, David takes every opportunity to equip the Child Champions in OneChild’s Latin American Hope Centers with the tools and resources that not only benefit their own self-development but also have an impact on the children they serve. As he looks to the future, David envisions bringing hope, love, and joy to even more children in poverty through the transforming power of Jesus. A willing instrument in God’s hands, David is excited about helping children grow physically, intellectually, and spiritually and giving them the opportunity to reach their full potential within their local context. Alongside his wife Florence and their two grown daughters, David looks forward to continuing to work directly with churches and other Child Champions in the communities he serves.

Eliya Hamati

Mobilization & Program Support Manager – Middle East

In the last year, Eliya Hamati has served as a Program Manager for OneChild’s partner in the Middle East supporting all programmatic aspects of the work in Jordan and Lebanon, and with new plans for expansion, he represents OneChild as the Mobilization and Program Support Manager in the Middle East. He brings to the job a sincere desire to serve God and others well with a background in telecommunications. He is married and has three children.

Elsa Miranda

Mobilization & Program Support Manager – Latin American Countries

Elsa Miranda has been part of OneChild since 2017, supporting the team in the Dominican Republic, and comes with 10 years of experience working in various areas such as child and youth holistic development, educational programs, case management, and counseling. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Social Work from Georgia State University, and her favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Elsa is married to Julio Perez, and they are the proud parents of their first child born in October 2021.

Getachew Teku

Country Director, Ethiopia

Getachew Teku came to OneChild in 2006 with experience he gained while working with World Vision, Food for the Hungry International, and other Christian organizations. A certified Management Consultant and student of Theology, Engineering, Forestry and Environmental Science, he started out with OneChild as a one-man team, doing all the field and office tasks it took to manage 11 Hope Centers, multiple partnerships, and communication requirements at every level. Getachew is passionately dedicated to the children he serves. He has built many close, healthy relationships with like-minded people who have joined his work of building hope into the lives of children and their families across Ethiopia. In the Hope Centers there, it is his goal that children receive a quality education and the loving care they need to succeed. Getachew is actively involved in church ministry, has served as an Executive Director, and is currently an elder at his church. Married and blessed with three children, Getachew is dedicated in his faith and envisions the Kingdom of God ruling in full power and glory on earth.

Hapi Wanje

Director of Mobilization & Program Support – Africa

When Hapi Wanje was younger, he had an important mentor who wanted to make a difference in his life. Because of the sacrifices and love this person shared with Hapi, he was able to have a platform from which to grow and thrive. Gracious and giving, Hapi has spent years trying to provide the same kind of mentorship in other people’s lives. He sees the high percentage of young people in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Zimbabwe as an opportunity for hearts and mindsets to be transformed, leading churches and entire communities to a place where they can flourish. Since around 2005, Hapi has worked in multiple African countries with OneChild, where he sees innovation, creativity, and local church support as keys to unlocking children’s full potential. With OneChild’s guidance, he has helped facilitate church focus and organization which has resulted in equipping a generation of young people with skills and tools to positively contribute to the people and communities where they live. His hope for the future is to expand to neighboring countries like Uganda, Zambia, and Sudan so that even more African children’s lives can be transformed by the power of God. With support from his wife, Elizabeth, and their two sons, Hapi continues to pray that those he serves will never stop using God’s blessings to grow so that someday, they can be the ones to reach out and impact the world.

Heather Neely

VP of Bridgely

Heather Neely leads the Bridgely Team that is developing a platform that connects, educates, and empowers supporters and field communities for OneChild partners, as well as other organizations on mission with us. Heather has 18 years’ experience in non-profit strategy development, international development, donor development, and church engagement. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Heather has worked in and traveled to over 25 countries and has demonstrated the ability to create innovative business architecture that supports emerging business models. She also serves on the board of a non-profit ministry that functions as a catalyst for transformation of vulnerable children in Guatemala. Alongside her husband of 20 years and their teenage daughter, Heather loves exploring the Colorado mountains on foot, by motorcycle, or via snowboard.

Jacob Kitonsa

VP of Global Program

Dr. Jacob Kitonsa, the Vice President of Global Program is a servant leader with extensive global experience in holistic child and youth development, leadership development, transformational development, adult learning, creative facilitation, program design and international non-profit social enterprise development. He is also a Professor at Colorado Christian University (CCU) and Uganda Christian University (UCU) respectively. Dr. Kitonsa has worked and traveled to over 35 developing nations around the world. Over the years, he has demonstrated ability to obtain outstanding results through dynamic experiential capacity building for multicultural church and secular senior-level leaders. He is highly skilled in executive leadership, mentoring and coaching with a proven ability to transfer strengths-based management knowledge and skills to increase engagement and drive organizational outcomes. Dr. Kitonsa has 25 plus years of global corporate cross-cultural leadership experience with outstanding analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. He is known internationally as “Uncle Jacob,” a friend of the poor, a champion for the children in poverty, a team player and a distinguished godly servant leader. “Uncle Jacob” was born and raised in Uganda. He is married to Sarah and together they have 4 wonderful teenagers and young adults.

Janet Mutinda

Field Ministry Partner, Kenya

The gifts of teaching, leadership, service, and mercy are just some of the blessings Janet Mutinda brings to the 15-year-long partnership between New Life Home Trust and OneChild. A pastor for 21 years, Janet holds a Master’s of Divinity degree, a Master’s in Science, and a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership. She began her work with New Life Home Trust in October 2014 and is grateful for what she calls a “divine connection” and “synergetic relationship” with OneChild. Her passion for leadership development, safeguarding children’s rights, social justice, and mentoring perfectly align with OneChild’s focus in Kenya and give Janet the chance to engage with and express her natural gifts. With the various socioeconomic challenges Kenyans face, Janet is grateful for the hand up, not handout, that OneChild offers to children and their families. It is her hope that, through this partnership, she will continue to have the ability to reach children spiritually during their most critical stages of development. Janet’s own life is a testimony to how support can make a transformational impact on someone’s future. She is the person she is today because of the encouragement and assistance she received, and now, it is her turn to do for Kenyan children what others did for her. Alongside her husband Tim and three foster children, Janet looks forward to seeing God’s continued hope and promises for the children OneChild serves.

Jenny Kennedy

VP of Supporter Care and Experience

Jenny Kennedy has served with OneChild for over 25 years in several capacities. She is currently the Vice President of Supporter Care & Engagement , a role she considers in line with her heart’s desire to inspire others to fulfill God’s purpose for their lives. Jenny sees helping children through sponsorship as part of Jesus’ teachings in Luke 9:48 that “whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me.” For a sponsor to discover God’s purpose in their life through their commitment to their sponsored child, a child impacted by poverty who may have lost all hope. And through this special and powerful relationship, a child discovers God’s purpose for their life. Having traveled to 9 of the 14 countries OneChild serves, there is one trip to India that has a special place in Jenny’s heart. On one of her visits to the schools OneChild partners with that serves and ministers to children in one of the largest and most devastating slums of New Delhi, Jenny visited a classroom full of children who were clean, healthy, and happy. At the back of the class was their teacher, a beautiful young lady radiating with joy and confidence, a formerly sponsored child herself from that very slum area. The project provided her the opportunity and encouragement to complete her education and return as a teacher; a life-changing opportunity for her and one that provides a better life for her, her mother, and younger brother. Jenny considers it a special privilege to pray with and encourage the thousands of sponsors who make this ministry possible. When she is not traveling, Jenny enjoys the company of her grandson and her two daughters.

Reverend Asa Michael Kain

Field Ministry Partner, Bangladesh

Reverend Asa Michael Kain is the Senior Pastor of the Dhaka Assembly of God Church and joined OneChild as the Country Director/Field Ministry Partner in 2021.

With a love for spreading the gospel and seeing people restored in Christ, Rev Kain has been involved with evangelism, church planting, and organizing missionary groups for years.

He currently serves as the General Superintendent (Chairman) of the Assemblies of God in Bangladesh, the Chairman on the Pentecostal Asian Mission (PAM), and on the World Mission Commission of the World Pentecostal Fellowship. He has authored numerous articles on contemporary and theological issues in different periodicals and a book titled, “Ministry and Planting Churches in Restricted Context.” Rev. Kain also teaches in several theological institutes and travels worldwide.

Reverend Kain is married to Gwen Janice and they have two children, Milena and Matthew, and five grandchildren.

John and Kelli Williford

Field Ministry Partner, Philippines

John and Kelli Williford have been married since 2004 and have four children. A gifted leader, John is an ordained minister, and Kelli’s compassionate heart for children led her to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. They worked as youth pastors at Discover Life Church in Tennessee for seven years before transitioning to full-time mission work in the Philippines. Both passionate advocates for children, they have dedicated themselves to rescuing girls from sex trafficking and abuse and restoring them to a new life in Christ. They began working with Happy Horizons Children’s Ranch (HHCR), a OneChild partner, in 2010—a relationship that has enabled them to provide resources, security, and counseling to rescued children. In the future, they would love to have the ability to help every young girl who has been harmed by the sex trafficking industry and dream of a day when this problem is no longer prevalent.

Kelly Robinette

Field Ministry Partner, Cambodia

Kelly Robinette has been serving the people of Cambodia since 1991 and began a partnership with OneChild (then Mission of Mercy) in 1992. Kelly’s passion is to see churches established among unreached people. Through the relationship with OneChild, his vision expanded to include a focus on children and grow the education-focused, outreach-driven programs designed to impact many children and their families. His background in Bible, Ministry, and Theological Seminary Studies, along with a BA in Cross-Cultural Communication, have given Kelly a deep well of resources to draw upon as he works in a predominantly Buddhist area where recent years of genocide are still hampering educational and economic development. With the loving support of his wife of 35 years, Cyndi, and their two adult children, Kelly hopes to establish an additional 50-100 new Hope Centers in communities with the greatest need.

Ken Huff

Field Ministry Partner, Cambodia

After working as a youth and college pastor for 14 years at a large U.S. church, Ken Huff developed a love for sharing the good news of Jesus with people all over the world. Ken took many mission trips over the years, which led him to Cambodia. His heart was soon filled with the desire to share Jesus with the wonderful people who lived there, so he decided to move to Cambodia in 1999 and began his work with OneChild shortly after in 2001. He has a passion for giving hope and encouragement to children, youth, and families who live in hard places. Ken disciples young people to help them overcome obstacles and become strong leaders for God in their communities. Ken values the partnership with OneChild because it enables him to build relationships with local churches and schools as he helps to provide solid education, child development opportunities and holistic care to Cambodian children. As he focuses on the future, Ken is hopeful for ever-growing opportunities to expand the school where he works and share God’s Word with those who wouldn’t otherwise hear it.

Meghan Hampson

Director of Community Experience

Meghan has been at OneChild for over 15 years supporting sponsors and field facilitators in various positions. With that experience, she trains and equips partners to create thriving cause communities that foster healthy intercultural relationships and generate financial support. Meghan is passionate about shalom, justice, and how communities can develop restorative systems to care for the widows, orphans, and strangers among us. To that end, she is completing a master’s degree in nonprofit management through Regis University. When not studying, she loves spending time with her son, reading, and enjoying summer outdoor activities in Colorado, such as kayaking and hiking.

Yupin Lee

Director of People Care

Yupin oversees People Care at OneChild. She has a B.A. in Psychology, Organizational Development, from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, and she has over 15 years’ experience as an HR and People Operations professional.

Yupin has a passion for creating positive experiences for OneChild’s employees by nurturing them, cultivating a positive work environment, and creating other strategies for how to help them thrive.

Before coming to OneChild, Yupin helped former SaaS start-ups establish, implement, and create strategies for their HR/People Operations. Under her leadership, in just two-and-a-half years, the team grew from 40 people to a global company of more than 300 people.

In her free time Yupin enjoys traveling, cooking Thai food (the cuisine of her homeland) for her family of five, playing Bunco, hosting get-togethers with friends, and hiking and skiing in the mountains of Colorado.

Nicholas Nzivo

Country Director, Kenya

Nicholas Nzivo worked for eight years as a teacher with a Christian ministry and also served in administrative capacities before joining OneChild in April 2008. He has played a vital role in opening Hope Centers and establishing a OneChild home office in Kenya. He holds degrees in Biology and Zoology, a Master’s in Development Studies, and is working toward a PhD. Kenya is a country rich in resources and culture, and it is Nicholas’s goal to inspire those around him to embrace Biblical lessons and appreciate their own capacities and potential. The swift passing of time is a daily reminder of how short life is, so he is determined to quickly equip the next generation for a better tomorrow. His passion for teaching, modeling Christian living, and serving others is fulfilled through his work with OneChild. With support from his wife, Susan, and their three children, Nicholas passionately expands the programmatic impact on the children in his care by bringing hope, integrity, and education to the children of Kenya.

Rosalinda ‘Manette’ Reyes-Cosico

Country Director, Philippines

I am passionate and driven in serving children and building the Kingdom, with more than 20 years of experience in holistic child development, relief ministry and community development and have a post graduate degree on Business Administration (MBA) and Masters in Holistic Child Development (MA HCD). Happily married to Ricardo ‘Toyditz’ Ferrer-Cosico and blessed with two boys, Caleb, daughter in-law Rorie and Daniel.

Ricardo Toyditz Cosico Jr.

Director of Mobilization & Program Support - Asia

Toyditz Cosico began his journey with OneChild in March 2019. He grew up in a poor community in the Philippines and was only able to complete his education because his mother did domestic work abroad, away from her family. A school teacher by profession, Toyditz earned a BS in Education before being called to work in Community Development for the next 20 years. He then served for three years as a consultant for TearFund and was with Compassion International for nine years. Through his service in the Philippines, he has been able to fulfill his passion for outreach, as well as an interest in training and mentoring future leaders. Toyditz is a skilled relationship builder who works hard to connect with potential ministry partners and equip local churches, Hope Center staff, and colleagues all over the world with the tools they need to succeed. Alongside his wife, Manette (a fellow OneChild leader), and two grown sons, he is motivated to bring hope to children in hard places and to serve as an example that by the grace of God, they too can reach their full potential.

Salmon Yves Deliazard

Country Director, Haiti

As a former sponsored child, Salmon Deliazard knows well the challenges of living in extreme poverty. His position as a Country Director in Haiti is the best platform he could imagine to help children fight to free themselves from the restraints of that poverty. Years of experience in working with community leaders, church leaders, and upcoming church leaders prepared Salmon to join OneChild in October 2017 and become a voice for the children of Haiti. He is grateful for the national forum that OneChild provides in this mission to change lives and give whole families the opportunity to succeed and thrive. With a Christian education and background in accounting, he has managed a refinancing program for an NGO, led a nationwide program in leadership development, and headed up a local youth song ministry. A current student of Theology, Salmon uses his skills in leadership, communication, and diplomacy to share a message of hope with Haitian children, inspiring them to dream of a better life. Salmon believes that God not only called him to pursue his passion for ministry but also to step out of his comfort zone and try new things. He is currently preparing for the next phase of child-focused programs and entrepreneurship training in his community. Blessed by a whole new generation of Haitians who believe that God can show them the way to make changes in the country, Salmon is eager to see what the future holds. When he is not working, he enjoys riding motorcycles and spending time with his wife, Fredline, and their two daughters.

Scott C. Todd, Ph.D.

President and CEO

Dr. Scott C. Todd serves as President and is passionate about serving children in poverty, helping them overcome adversity and experience a flourishing life. Dr. Todd served for 12 years with Compassion International where, as Senior Vice President, he was responsible for International Partner Development and Global Advocacy. Scott launched and led Compassion’s Child Survival Program, AIDS Initiative, and other international programs for highly vulnerable children. He served as Chairman of the Board for Accord, a network of Christian relief and development organizations representing over $4 billion per year in international poverty-related work. He was also founder and Board Chair for Live58, a global initiative calling the church to live out Isaiah 58. Prior to his work in relief and development, Dr. Todd was an award-winning scientist in the fields of Oncology and Immunology. He was a National Lymphoma Foundation Scholar at Stanford University Medical Center after earning his PhD from the University of California at San Diego. In addition to over a dozen peer-reviewed research publications, Dr. Todd has also written several books, including Hope Rising: How Christians can end extreme poverty in this generation. Dr. Todd and his wife have four sons and enjoy the outdoor life in their home state of Colorado.

Todd Bland

Director of Information Technology

As Director of IT, Todd Bland is responsible for leading all aspects of OneChild’s IT functions, systems, and people. Todd is an experienced leader and is passionate about making a difference by leading, serving, and protecting the most vulnerable through technology and innovation. Todd serves OneChild by providing the highest levels of service and strategically exploring innovative solutions to advance the ministry serving children in need around the world. Todd has 30 years of IT experience in products and services for major telecoms, healthcare and automotive industries prior to joining OneChild. Todd and his wife, Candi, have been married more than 30 years and they have three wonderful sons and 3 grandchildren. Todd is active in his local church of 20+ years where he has served in children and youth programs mentoring middle-school boys. Todd and Candi enjoy the outdoors, expeditioning, camping, and they are part of a local off-road community.

Ty Van Rensburg

VP of Global Mobilization

Ty has served with OneChild for over 13 years and is passionate about mobilizing Child Champions who serve and support kids living in hard places around the world.

Ty was born in Zimbabwe and moved to the U.S. to pursue his bachelor’s degree at Louisiana State University. During that time he served at a local church for 10 years before transitioning to OneChild. Since then he has traveled to 31 countries around the world; OneChild serves in 12 of those countries.

Ty was exposed to extreme poverty at the age of 5 when he visited refugee camps holding over 50,000 people in Southern Zimbabwe. Those moments and the years following have led to a lifetime of serving people who live in extreme poverty as well as the local church around the world.

And his name will be the hope of all the world (Mathew 12:21, nlt). Ty has a passion to see the light of Jesus shine in the darkest places of our planet. He knows that he is walking in his calling to serve the least of these alongside Child Champions who believe that with hope children can have a better future.

Ty is married to Emily, and they and their family – children Greydon, Harrison, Bennett, and Vivian – live in Colorado and enjoy the many outdoor activities their home state has to offer.

Virna Segovia

Country Director, Nicaragua

A native of Nicaragua, Virna Segovia comes to OneChild with 18 years of holistic child development expertise and experience. Virna has a passion and a call to serve children in poverty. Her favorite Bible verse is: “Arise, cry out in the night, At the beginning of the watches; Pour out your heart like water before the face of the Lord. Lift your hands toward Him For the life of your young children, Who faint from hunger at the head of every street.” Lamentations 2:19 She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and has several trainings and certifications such as: Human Resource Management, Leadership, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, and Media Management. Virna is married to Roger Duarte who is an architect. Both of them love to serve the local church. They have worked with different ministries over the past 15 years. They have two wonderful sons: Néstor (26) and David (15).

Wolfgang Riedner

Global Program Director

Wolfgang Riedner, global program director at OneChild, is a seasoned leader who oversees the capacity building and effectiveness of OneChild’s program in the 14 countries where we work. He has a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree of divinity in theology and missiology and an MBA in economic development. Wolf also has over 25 years of extensive experience in pastoral and cross-cultural work, capacity building and adult education, leadership, sustainable local initiatives, and international community development.

Yunior Cabreja

Country Director – The Dominican Republic

Yunior became a Child Champion at the age of 15 when he started serving as a translator for several short-term mission groups and sponsors from the U.S. From there, he became more involved in holistic child development and joined OneChild in The Dominican Republic in 2012.
Yunior has served with OneChild more than 11 years and has held several positions, including group host, cashier, trip coordinator, and program and partnership facilitator (PPF). His most recent position before the new appointment was program manager overseeing program implementation, capacity building, and partnership development.