Emily Rhodes joined the CI-USA team as Administrative Coordinator in November 2021. She has worked for more than 15 years in nonprofit organizations, both in the U.S. and South Africa, covering a range of functions from office management to client service to program development. She is excited to be part of the Congo Initiative team […]

Bill Shewan serves Congo Initiative as our Senior Ambassador. In this position, Bill plays two vital roles for the organization. First, he is an advisor to the CI board and executive leadership. Second, Bill cultivates relationships with donors and seeks to develop networks of support for the organization.In his ministry with CI, Bill is able […]

Laura has worked in the nonprofit realm since graduating from Gordon College in 2007. She is particularly passionate about student development as well as grant research and writing. Her previous roles included serving as an Assistant Resident Director at Gordon College and a Volunteer and Service-Learning Coordinator at a community hospital. Laura first learned about […]

Justin Hubbard’s journey with Congo Initiative began in 2007, when he was invited to help launch UCBC in Beni, DR Congo. What started as a one-year commitment quickly extended to two, then three, as he became increasingly passionate about the mission and witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of CI’s work. In 2010, Justin returned to […]