Our Staff

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

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Board of Trustees


Catherine Evans
Catherine Evans, LCSW, MA
Founder & Trustee

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.

Etmonia Benjamin
Etmonia Benjamin, BA
Trustee

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, BA
Trustee

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.

Antonia Jackson
Antonia Jackson, BA, PGCE
Trustee

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Volunteer Staff


Gavin Forrest
Gavin Forrest, PhD, CPFA
Executive Director
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Board of Directors


Catherine Evans, LCSW, MA
Founder & President
Dorothy "Dottie" Glading, BA
Board Chairperson
Etmonia Benjamin, BA
Treasurer
Janet Whited, BA
Secretary
Miriam Ngundi, BSc, MS, PhD
Board Member
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Board of Directors


Catherine Evans, LCSW, MA
Founder & President
Dorothy "Dottie" Glading, BA
Board Chairperson
Shannon Tracey, BSc, PhD
Vice President
Etmonia Benjamin, BA
Treasurer
Janet Whited, BA
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