Rye Beach, New Hampshire

David is retired from a long business career, having served in various management roles. He is co-owner of two companies which manufacture commercial cabinetry and is active on several boards of directors. He attended Lehigh University for engineering and Boston University, where he earned an MBA.

Dave and his wife have two children and four grandchildren. They are members of and worship at Bethany Church in Greenland, New Hampshire. Dave enjoys travel, reading, woodworking, and spending time with his wife and family.

Kinnelon, New Jersey

Erin is a Biostatistician at Glaukos, a medical technology and pharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for eye disorders. She has worked as a statistician at several pharmaceutical companies, always with an interest in developing new and innovative treatments.

Erin received her B.S. in Psychology from the College of William and Mary and her M.S. and PhD in Animal Science from the University of Maryland. Prior to transitioning into pharmaceutical development, she led the Center for Biostatistics and Modeling at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute for over 10 years.

Erin and her husband Mark have been active members in their home churches over the years in Laurel, Maryland, Gainesville, Florida, and now Fair Lawn, New Jersey (Grace Redeemer) where they regularly serve in the technology ministry. They have been engaged in local and global missions projects, including multiple trips to Uganda where Erin provided training on sustainable chicken farming practices. In her free time, Erin loves to spend time with her husband and extended family, bake, travel, and spoil her cat, Smush.

Greenville, South Carolina

Reuben Sheneni is the Founder and President of Ya'yanBege, an educational initiative in Africa for the education of the African Child. Ya'yanBege (the Hausa words translated as 'Children of Hope') aims to bring a holistic, God-centered education to the remote parts of Africa, tending to the needs of the African child and restoring hope to communities.

He attended Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California, where he graduated with a Liberal Arts degree. He is currently working on his Master of Divinity Degree at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Greenville South Carolina.

Reuben is part of the Bassa tribe of Central Nigeria and grew up in North Central Nigeria. He has a great desire to see a transformation in Africa that brings about peace and flourishing for the proper development of the African Child.

In his free time, Reuben enjoys reading, playing soccer, and traveling, among many other things. He is a member of Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church in Greenville South Carolina, and is under care with Calvary Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America for Ordination to Gospel Ministry.

Raleigh , North Carolina

Michael Washington is a respected coach, mentor, entrepreneur, educator, and motivational speaker dedicated to helping individuals and organizations achieve their fullest potential. A native of Richmond, Virginia, Michael earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University and later completed his MBA at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business.

Following a distinguished 22-year career with IBM, Michael transitioned his passion for leadership development and business excellence into entrepreneurship by founding Washington Consulting Group, LLC. As Founder and Managing Partner, he has spent more than 21 years helping business owners, executives, and professionals enhance their leadership capabilities, strengthen their organizations, and accelerate their personal and professional growth. Through coaching, training, strategic planning, and mentoring, Michael equips clients with the tools and confidence needed to achieve exceptional results and exceed their goals.

Michael is an active member of Abundant Life Cathedral, where he serves as a Ministry Administrative Assistant. In this capacity, he provides leadership development and educational training for ministry leaders while working alongside ministry directors to foster a culture of excellence, effectiveness, and continuous improvement throughout the ministry.

Committed to community impact, Michael also served for seven years as Executive Director of Diversified Resources for Better Living, Inc. (DRBL), a faith-based nonprofit organization focused on strengthening Southeast Raleigh and neighboring communities. Through educational programs, relationship-building initiatives, and community development efforts, DRBL seeks to improve the spiritual, economic, mental, and physical well-being of individuals and families while helping residents realize their God-given potential.

At the heart of Michael's life are his faith and family. He has been happily married to his wife, Felecia, for more than 40 years. Together, they are blessed with five children and twelve grandchildren, whose love, accomplishments, and presence continue to inspire and enrich their lives.

Mahwah, New Jersey

Jordan currently serves as a Vice President for Water Island Capital, an institutional asset manager based in New York City that specializes in alternative investment strategies. He has worked for Water Island Capital since 2010.

Jordan was born and raised in Hockessin, DE and lived for many years in the Capital District of upstate New York. He graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Business Administration and later earned the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation.

Jordan lives in Ho-Ho-Kus with his wife and their three children. He is an active participant in their church and has been able to serve on multiple mission trips over the years in the US, Africa, and Europe. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing soccer and basketball, and traveling.

Amherst, New Hampshire

James is a litigation partner with Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, a 200-lawyer law firm with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. He focuses his practice on representing banks, investment firms, and other financial institutions in securities class actions and other high-stakes matters. He also maintains an active pro bono practice, and has submitted amicus curiae briefs at all levels of the judiciary, including to the U.S. Supreme Court in cases involving free speech, abortion, and human rights abuse. James is a graduate of the University of Southern California Law School.

A longtime native of southern California, James previously served as Chair of the Board of Directors of Open Arms Pregnancy Clinic in Northridge, California. He attends Reformation Bible Church. When not working, James enjoys spending time with family, attending his son’s speech and debate tournaments, running, and dabbling in amateur mountaineering.

Cumming, Iowa

Krisanne is the Global Missions Coordinator at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, IA. She attended the University of Iowa where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work. Krisanne has worked as a social worker in Child Protective Services and as a coach for women who have been trafficked. She is currently pursuing her Master of Divinity from Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Krisanne has been passionate about missions since she took her first trip to the Navajo Nation in 2011. Since her first trip she has gone on and led over thirty mission trips to places in Central America, Africa, the Caribbean, and the United States.

Krisanne resides in Iowa with her husband and children. Her favorite thing to do is spend time with her six boys. Camping, traveling and board games are some of her many hobbies.