Mark Kamondi
As manager and Kenyan director, Mark oversees each project and presently lives in the community near the Veronica Home with his wife, Laura, son Trevor and daughters Deborah, Tracey and Anne. He is Baba to the ReACT children and a role model for all.
Aunties and Social Workers
These wonderful ladies devote themselves to raising healthy, balanced children at the Veronica Home. They establish a rhythm through their grassroots investment of time and energy.
Watchmen
Wilson, Noah, Thomas and Janet are watchmen at the Veronica home and key players who create a safe environment. Their role is key as they not only maintain the property but also mentor the children they watch over.
ReACT Board Member Bios
Trent Tunstall
Trent is a father of 3 grown children, a grandfather of one fun grandson and a husband to his dream girl. He has been a partner of an accounting firm for over 30 years and brings his vast experience and knowledge to the ReACT board. Fact…Kenya was the first place that Trent learned to milk a cow!
Michael & Manon Christensen
Michael's first time in Africa was in 2001 and he has since also spent time in Mozambique, South Africa, and Uganda as well as Kenya. Michael and Manon stayed in Kenya between 2005 and 2006 when Manon did research for her Master's thesis in International Studies and studied the effect of AIDS on orphaned children. Michael spent that time overseeing the building of an orphanage. Michael and Manon presently live in Canada where Manon teaches high school and Michael runs his own development business. The Christensens make regular trips to Kenya.
Daniel Lipparelli
Daniel has been actively involved in working with nonprofit organizations for the past 25+ years, serving in roles from volunteer, grant writer, and board president to executive director of Transformed International, based in Kenya. Daniel lived in Kenya for eight years where his organization founded Veronica Home, which is now under the banner of ReACT. He is currently serving as the CEO of a nonprofit organization in North Carolina, U.S.A where he lives with his wife and son.
Michael Smele
Michael has travelled to Kenya on several occasions and has developed a heart for this work. As a Trustee, Michael serves on our Operations Team and Board with his business experience and heart for children. Michael is father to 4 boys and one girl, making him one busy man!
Other Board Member Bios to come soon!