Our Staff

Orphanages for Africa exists as a group of three organizations with the same vision and ethos.

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Board of Directors


Catherine Evans
Catherine Evans, L.C.S.W., M.A.
Founder & President

A licensed clinical social worker by profession, Catherine felt God's leading to set up OFA after a mission's trip to Africa in 2005. Her vision is to see God help orphans all over the continent.

Dorothy 'Dottie' Glading
Dorothy "Dottie" Glading, B.A.
Board Chairperson

A retired telecommunications manager, God has placed a burden on Dottie's heart for Africa's hurting orphans. She has traveled widely with her church's mission team, sharing the gospel in six countries.

Etmonia Benjamin
Etmonia Benjamin, B.A.
Treasurer

A native of Liberia forced to flee her homeland because of war, Etmonia is a cost accountant with the Boeing company. She has a heart for the suffering orphaned children of Africa's continent.

Janet Whited
Janet Whited, B.A.
Secretary

A Recycling Supervisor for San Diego Unified School District, Janet has also worked with crisis pregnancy centers. As an adopted child herself, she has a profound sense of God's love for all kids.

Miriam Ngundi
Miriam Ngundi, B.Sc., M.S., Ph.D.
Board Member

Born and raised in Kenya, Miriam is a research-regulatory scientist with the US Food and Drug Administration. She has a compassion for needy and hurting people, and OFA has given her an opportunity to serve them.

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Board of Directors


Catherine Evans, L.C.S.W., M.A.
Founder & Trustee
Etmonia Benjamin, B.A.
Trustee
Janet Whited, B.A.
Trustee
Antonia Jackson, B.A., P.G.C.E.
Trustee

Volunteer Staff


Gavin Forrest
Gavin Forrest, Ph.D., C.P.F.A.
Executive Director
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Board of Directors


Catherine Evans, L.C.S.W., M.A.
Founder & President
Dorothy "Dottie" Glading, B.A.
Board Chairperson
Shannon Tracey, B.Sc., Ph.D.
Vice President
Etmonia Benjamin, B.A.
Treasurer
Janet Whited, B.A.
Secretary
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Shared Volunteer Staff


Stephanie Jordan (USA)
Senior Administrative Assistant
Alana Willis (USA)
Administrative Assistant
Katherine Sandifer (USA)
Child Sponsorship Coordinator
Fran Vander Poel (USA)
Assistant Child Sponsorship Coordinator