Mark is a corporate events leader in Silicon Valley’s tech industry In 2009, following a trip to Zambia with his co-founder Princess Kasune Zulu, Mark was compelled to reconnect and give back to a country where he spent a number of years as a child. At age 4, Mark moved to Zambia with his family where they lived in the suburbs of Lusaka, several hours from the communities Fola is now partnering with. Returning 35 years later, he saw a great need to come alongside the young children in rural communities, who are overlooked and under-served by other non-profit organizations and government social services. This is particularly true in the areas of clean water, basic access to education and healthcare. As the CEO of Fola, Mark leads fundraising activity in the U.S. and manages a team in Zambia to oversee the portfolio of projects, working remotely and during his regular trips each year. Mark lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife Linh and their four children.
Peter Moses is a Sales Operations executive in the High Technology industry who has spent almost two decades working for market-leading tech companies like Amazon Web Services, Juniper Networks, and NetApp. Peter is currently Senior Vice President of Go to Market Operations for Netskope, a cloud security software company. After graduating from San Diego State University (B.S. Business Administration, Finance), Peter began his career in Management Consulting. His heart grew for international missions while a member of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California. As a volunteer within Saddleback's P.E.A.C.E. Plan initiative, Peter completed his first service-oriented mission to Africa -- a trip to Kenya in 2003. His passion for Africa continued through his family’s active support of several community projects in sub-Saharan Africa, his joining of the Fola Board in 2013, and ongoing child support through World Vision and Acres of Love. Peter now lives in Montana with his wife and their three children.
John Moses is currently the Vice President of Member Experience for Oura Ring, Inc., a consumer health technology company. Prior to Oura, John was a Senior Director at Google, where he led Customer Success and Scaled Operations for the Google Health business unit. Previously, he was a member of the Executive Team and the Head of Customer Support for Nest Labs, the leading provider of smart home technology, and a division of Alphabet, which John then helped to integrate within the Google Hardware team. Before joining Nest, John was Vice President of Global Customer Care for Hewlett Packard’s Printing & Personal Systems (PC) division. John holds a Master's of Science degree in Industrial & Organizational Psychology and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, both from San Diego State University. With 30 years of experience in business strategy, operations, and management roles, John is utilizing his experience to accelerate and expand the impact Fola can have on the people of Africa. John resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and three children.
Elizabeth Arnott is a Professor of Psychology at the College of DuPage in suburban Chicago. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Indiana University and her Ph.D. in experimental psychology from DePaul University. Her specialization is in cognitive psychology, with a focus on the learning sciences. In addition to her teaching, Elizabeth serves in faculty leadership and represents her college on state and national academic boards.A lifelong advocate for education, Elizabeth has dedicated her career to understanding how people learn and to expanding educational access in underserved communities. She has known FOLA’s co-founder, Princess Kasune Zulu, for more than 20 years, and has been involved with Fountain of Life for over 13 years. FOLA’s mission to build schools and hospitals in rural Zambia deeply resonates with her belief in the power of education to transform lives.Elizabeth lives in Chicago, Illinois, with her two children.
Kyle Preston is an engineer, entrepreneur, and nonprofit leader with a passion for global community development. His career began in the oil and gas industry, specializing in offshore platforms and LNG global projects. Later, he founded a coffee shop, blending business innovation with local engagement. Since 2010, Kyle has served on the board of NorthRise University in Zambia, leading vision trips, launching a Bio-Diesel program with students, and helping establish the Atkins School of Engineering. His deep connection to Zambia and commitment to education and sustainability align closely with FOLA’s mission. Kyle has also been active in public service as a former U.S. Congressional candidate and volunteers as an adaptive ski instructor for individuals with special needs. He lives in Whitefish, Montana, with his wife, Robin, and their three children, Anderson, Lucinda, and Lydia.
Hayley Curtis currently serves as the Development Manager at FOLA, where she leads strategic fundraising efforts in support of key projects providing clean water, education, and healthcare in underserved communities. Her journey with FOLA began with a desire to turn her volunteer work into something bigger, seeing firsthand how focused support could transform rural areas and uplift those who are often overlooked. Prior to her work in nonprofit development, Hayley built a successful career in investment management, where she developed a sharp understanding of financial strategy and client service. This background equipped her with the skills to manage complex initiatives and foster lasting partnerships, which she now channels into her work at FOLA. Known for her cheerful and approachable personality, Hayley brings a positive energy to every project she undertakes. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she manages relationships with donors and partners in the U.S. while collaborating closely with a team in Africa.
Princess Kasune is a world-renowned HIV and AIDS advocate, author of Warrior Princess (an autobiography), and founder of the non-profit organization, Fola, also known as Fountain of Life Africa. In 2016, Princess was elected as a Member of Parliament (area Senator) at the National Assembly of Zambia, representing the Keembe constituency in the Chibombo District. She is the first female M.P. for that constituency, the first openly HIV positive law maker in Zambia, and is now the first female Deputy Chief Whip in the Zambian Parliament. In her advocacy role, she has spoken for organizations such as the United Nations (UN), World Vision, UNAIDS, UNCIEF, Oxfam, Peace Corp and ONE. Her work has also taken her to the White House where she was part of the delegation that met with President George W. Bush in the Oval Office, which resulted in the $15 billion PEPPFAR (Presidential Fund for Aids Relief) being signed. Her message is that we can now become the first generation to end extreme poverty, if only we have the will to do so. Her story shows that even though life is uncertain, and our time may be short, we each have a role to play in bringing healing and hope to our world.
Dr. Andrea Hayes Dixon, FACS is the Professor and Chair of Surgery at Howard University School of Medicine. She is also the Associate Director of the Cancer Center at Howard. In 2022, she was appointed to the position of Dean of Howard University’s College of Medicine. She graduated from Dartmouth College in 1987 and earned her M.D. from Dartmouth Medical School in 1991. She trained for 11 years after medical school to become a pediatric surgical oncologist with dual board certification in adult surgery and pediatric surgery and additional training in molecular biology. Dr. Hayes Dixon has a basic science laboratory which focuses on rare sarcomas and she also maintains clinical research efforts. She specializes in refractory and resistant tumors in children and specifically soft tissue sarcomas in children. She was previously the Section Chief of Pediatric Surgery at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the Surgeon in Chief of the University of North Carolina Children’s hospital as well as Division Chief. Dr. Hayes Dixon has a passion for helping children who are underserved with regards to healthcare and is committed to improving the healthcare of children in Zambia. She enjoys participating in church activities such as medical mission trips and supporting her United Methodist Church orphanage in Kenya. She is married and has one daughter and one son.
Camila joined the FOLA team as the new Development Manager, bringing with her extensive experience in nonprofit management, community development, and international collaboration. Born and raised in Colombia, Camila studied psychology and sustainable development, disciplines that shaped her holistic approach to social impact work. Throughout her career, she has been deeply committed to creating opportunities for underserved communities, both locally and abroad. Camila is passionate about connecting people and purpose, whether through cultivating community engagement, telling powerful impact stories, or developing strategies that bridge generosity with opportunity.
Ngenda is an experienced community worker, educator and administrator. A qualified primary school teacher, Ngenda has been teaching for 30 years and achieved a position of Head Teacher. Ngenda earned an advanced certificate in Industrial Arts from Chalimbana University - NISTICOL (National In-service Teachers College). He also has formal training in unionism and is an advocate for policies and protections for the rights of workers, and has extensive applied experience, having led six (6) districts in organizing teachers and mitigating their challenges in the workplace. Ngenda is a holder of a Cambridge school certificate, trained in counseling and guidance by DAPP Zambia, and trained as a social worker for youth by Commonwealth Secretariat at University of Zambia. As a commissioned church leader, Ngenda has cared for 17 congregations over the years, many having more than 5000 members.
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Reverend Dr. Godfrey Mpundu Sekula OMI (BA, MDV, MBA, PhD) has a doctorate in Management Studies and is a member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, a missionary congregation found in many continents. He is currently an Associate Pastor in Kabwe of Central Province. Dr. Godfrey’s extensive experience includes work as an academic researcher, lecturer, project supervisor, and consultant of business for many institutions and companies. He served in the leadership of the congregation as Finance Director, Grants Director, and President of Procurator Generals/Treasurers in Southern Africa for 6 years. He has worked with government programs to help identify the poor, the underprivileged and the orphans so that they can be awarded special funding. He has written and spoken on the improved infrastructure of rural Zambia. Godfrey joined Fola in 2011, and served as a Secretary of this organization from 2011 to 2019, and still serves as a member of the Zambian Board.
With vast experience as a teacher and leader, Cindy Bridget has accumulated experience of over 20 years working in the Education sector. Her work in the classroom has been with a variety of schools and levels, from Kindergarten through the Primary grades. Cindy Bridget holds a diploma in Early Childhood Development from KAM Teacher Training and two additional certifications in Early Childhood Care and Development, from Zambia Pre-School Association and the Rugambwa Training Institute. She is presently pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Education at Chalimbana University. Not surprisingly, Cindy Bridget’s work experience has gone beyond the classroom, where she has held various positions of leadership and administration. She has been a school Supervisor, a Chairperson for a healthy school environment, a Senior class teacher, a Librarian, a Secretary of a school speech contest committee, and a Chairperson of an examination committee. Cindy Bridget is widely recognized as a tremendous teacher, and appreciated for her warmth, accessibility, enthusiasm, and caring nature. A student favorite, young people know they can approach her with any problem or concerns, knowing that she will listen, offer her time, and be there for them in times of need.
Gabriel Mulambwa is a Minister of the Gospel (Pastor) with more than 20 years experience in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, where he is currently the President of Midlands West Zambia Conference, serving in this position since 2019. This conference’s vast territory covers most of the Central Province and parts of Lusaka Province of Zambia. Pastor Mulambwa is passionate about socio-economic activities which are capable of addressing the plight of the most vulnerable parts of the community. He has participated in campaigns for HIV AIDS awareness through initiatives like AIDSWalk for Abstinence and Stop the AIDS Cycle. Pastor Mulambwa is a member of various local and national boards which include Rusangu University Council, Hope Channel Zambia (TV) Board, National Day of Prayer and Fasting Steering Committee (held position of Secretary) and Chitanda Lumamba Adventist Hospital Board. Recently he has participated in national policy formulation consultative conferences and programs, as well as worked with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that champion the voices of youth and women, and can equip and empower them. These include Common Grounds Network, where he is the Board Chairperson, and now Fola. Pastor Mulambwa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology from Solusi University in Zimbabwe and a Master of Philosophy with emphasis in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Lusaka. He is married and has two daughters and one son.
