Meet Our Team
Amazima Ministries is extremely blessed to have an incredible staff. An organization is only as strong as the people who are working toward the same purpose. Thankfully, we have a clear mission and some of the best people in the world.
Our Leaders
We are honored to be led by a group of men and women who love the Lord and desire to lead with integrity, compassion, and wisdom.
Katie Davis Majors
Founder & Chief Visionary

Doug is the CEO of Amazima Ministries, having previously served as a pastor in the Nashville area, on the executive…
Doug Martin
Chief Executive Officer
Larissa Rwakasiisi
UG Country Director
Darryl Thompson
Position: Chairman of the Board
Categories: Board of Directors
Darryl serves as Chairman of Amazima’s board. He is married and has two teenage daughters. Darryl is a financial advisor at Raymond James and is active on the mission committee at his church in Nashville, TN.

Darryl serves as Chairman of Amazima’s board. He is married and has two teenage daughters. Darryl is a financial advisor…
Darryl Thompson
Chairman of the Board
Mary Pat Davis
Position: Board Member
Categories: Board of Directors
Mary Pat is the mother of Katie Davis Majors and “Jjaja” to 15 beautiful grandchildren. She has been directly involved with Amazima Ministries International since its inception in 2007. She has experience with both state-side and in-country programs.

Mary Pat is the mother of Katie Davis Majors and “Jjaja” to 15 beautiful grandchildren. She has been directly involved…
Mary Pat Davis
Board Member
Sam Funk
Position: Board Member
Categories: Board of Directors
Sam is a founding member of Sims|Funk, PLC, a litigation boutique located in Nashville. For 20 years, Sam has represented individuals and businesses in a wide range of complex business disputes. Additionally, Sam has been involved in several local and international organizations, including the International Justice Mission (legal mission trips to India, Kenya and Thailand), Second Harvest of Middle Tennessee (Board Member), and others.

Sam is a founding member of Sims|Funk, PLC, a litigation boutique located in Nashville. For 20 years, Sam has represented…
Sam Funk
Board Member
Don Shepherd
Position: Board Member
Categories: Board of Directors
Don is a classically trained marketer who has translated a consumer products background into building award-winning customer benefit driven businesses. He has profitably grown billion-dollar brands, successfully launched new businesses and products, and led several nationally recognized real estate development projects. Don received his J.D. & M.B.A. degrees from the University of Texas. He lives in Franklin, TN with his wife, Kari, and their five children.

Don is a classically trained marketer who has translated a consumer products background into building award-winning customer benefit driven businesses….
Don Shepherd
Board Member
Ben Merrill
Position: Board Member
Categories: Board of Directors
Ben has over 20 years of human resources experience helping large public and private organizations create a great employee experience and align people with the business and mission. Ben received his B.A. from Furman University and M.B.A. from Vanderbilt University. He lives in Nashville with his wife, Karen, and two daughters. Ben currently serves as an elder at First Presbyterian Church of Nashville.

Ben has over 20 years of human resources experience helping large public and private organizations create a great employee experience…
Ben Merrill
Board Member
Ryan Harris
Position: Board Member
Categories: Board of Directors
Ryan Harris is the Head of Middle School at Franklin Road Academy in Nashville, TN. Previously, Ryan taught and coached a variety of grade levels in Williamson County (TN) Schools prior to becoming the principal of Nolensville Elementary School. He and his wife Angie live in Brentwood, TN, and have twin girls. The Harris family is quite involved in their church, First Church of the Nazarene, in downtown Nashville where Ryan is an adult Sunday School class teacher.

Ryan Harris is the Head of Middle School at Franklin Road Academy in Nashville, TN. Previously, Ryan taught and coached…
Ryan Harris
Board Member
Katie Davis Majors
Position: Founder & Chief Visionary
Categories: Board of Directors, Executive Leadership, School Leadership
Katie moved to Uganda over a decade ago with no idea that this would be the place that God chose to build her home and her family. Today, she is a wife to Benji and mom to her fifteen favorite people. Katie and her family invest their lives in empowering the people of Uganda with education, medical care, and spiritual discipleship. She is also the author of two New York Times bestsellers, Kisses from Katie and Daring to Hope.
Katie Davis Majors
Founder & Chief Visionary
Doug Martin
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Categories: Board of Directors, Executive Leadership
Doug is the CEO of Amazima Ministries, having previously served as a pastor in the Nashville area, on the executive leadership team of FamilyLife (a ministry of Cru) and over 14 years in the technology marketplace focused on marketing and strategic planning. His most important role, however, is being the husband of Amy (35+ years), father of six (6) adult children and ten (10) grandchildren. Doug and his wife Amy make their home in Brentwood, TN.

Doug is the CEO of Amazima Ministries, having previously served as a pastor in the Nashville area, on the executive…
Doug Martin
Chief Executive Officer
Our Staff
Amazima is made up of incredible team members in both the United States and Uganda. With a team of over 200, the large majority are local Ugandans. It is always our goal to provide jobs to Ugandans first, before Westerners, so they can support their families and their community.


The team in Uganda is the face of Amazima Ministries to the community members, students, and families impacted by our programs.

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Katie Davis Majors
Founder & Chief Visionary
Larissa Rwakasiisi
UG Country Director
Robin Booker
Director of Student Life
Matthew Foster
Business Manager
Daniel Iya
Operations Director
Matthew Angell
Head of Staff Life
Michelle Hirano
Nursing Director
Lillian Ogwapit Akello
Head Teacher – Primary
Maureen Nakalinzi
Community Engagement Director
Maureen Nakalinzi
Community Engagement Director
Geofrey Magala
Education Program Manager
Timothy Ssekaggo
Community Liaison Manager
Mildred Namaganda
Community Engagement Coordinator
Cypriano Haba
Scholarship Program Mentor
Noel Mwebaza
Scholarship Program Mentor
Richard Kalongo
Scholarship Program Mentor
Peter Emmanuel Wanjala
Scholarship Program Mentor
Trevor Kagoda
Scholarship Program Mentor
Agatha Nakitende
Scholarship Program Mentor
Grace Isabirye
Scholarship Program Mentor
Michelle Hirano
Nursing Director
Isaac Ibanda
Medical Administrator
Christine Aluka
Case Coordinator
Dennis Mande
Counselor
Claire Kituuka
Counselor
Sarah Brenda Nalwoga
Nurse
Simon Jaromo
Nurse
Grace Amongin
Nurse
Violet Kisakye
Nurse
Blendah Walwema
Nurse
Asa Niwarimanya
Physiotherapist
Yosamu Wasswa
Clinical Officer
Lillian Ogwapit Akello
Head Teacher – Primary
Kirstin Vanada
Director of Studies
Brittany Watilo
Child Development Coordinator
Krista Hartenbach
Specialist Education Coordinator
Chelsea McDowell
Special Needs Coordinator
Faith Atim
Primary School Coordinator
Edith Adhiambo
English Head of Department
Angellah Kisakye Nabukeera
Primary Teacher
Annet Laura Kemigisa
Primary Teacher
Eron Nakityo
Primary Teacher
Faith Sylivia Nakirya
Primary Teacher
Ana Van Lonkhuyzen
Primary Teacher
Gladys Nakibuule
Primary Teacher
Delaney Stephens
Primary Teacher
Justine Hope Nakiganda
Primary Teacher
Isaac Mugyenzi
Primary Teacher
Sedulach Mpata
Primary Teacher
Sharon Zawedde
Primary Teacher
Suzan Apai
Primary Teacher
Aubrey Monte
Special Needs Teacher
Amy Kraus
Music Teacher
Prize Ahumuza
Art Teacher
Jaclyn Hummel
Accelerated Program Teacher
Victoria Nampeera
Librarian
Anne Mabula
Special Needs Aide
Belinda Tumwine
Special Needs Aide
Christine Kyomugisha
Special Needs Aide
Doreen Abao
Primary Teaching Aide
Joseph Nsubuga
Primary Teaching Aide
Evarine Babirye
Primary Teaching Aide
Godwin Nasasira
Accelerated Education Aide
Joy Achan
Primary Teaching Aide
Judith Kisakye
Primary Teaching Aide
Lena Nasimiyu
Primary Teaching Aide
Marvin Mukoka
Special Needs Aide
Shifa Mutesasira
Primary Teaching Aide
Geoffrey Lwalanda
Deputy Head Teacher, Sports Director
Patrick Mukisa
Director of Studies
Solomon Tatwebwa
Head of Science Department
Joanita Asianut Itogot
Head of Language Dept.
Stella Nsangi Mugenyi
Head of Mathematics Dept.
Stephen Adoit
Head of Humanities Department
Martha Nakale
School Coordinator
Geofrey Kimera
Science Teacher
David Musiige
Science Teacher
Ezekiel Mugerwa
Science Teacher
Brian Mulyagonja
Science Teacher
Amelia Watson
Science Teacher
Henry Ddumba
Science Teacher
Jessica Melki
Science Teacher
Brian Waiswa
Science Lab Technician
Noah Owere
Agriculture Teacher
Deogracious Siminyu
English/Literature Teacher
Elizabeth Akwee
English/Literature Teacher
Susan Ruth Nakayima
English/Literature Teacher
Lilliane Namala
English/Literature Teacher
Benjamin Samanya
English/Literature Teacher
Samantha (Wai Yu) Yau
English/Literature Teacher
Honorine Tumukunde
French Teacher
Patrick Mujuni
Kiswahili Teacher
Annet Mbabazi
Librarian
Roggers Kyebaiga
Mathematics Teacher
Ellon Asiimwe
Mathematics Teacher
Emmanuel Afema
Mathematics Teacher
Ashley Nock
Mathematics Teacher
Erick Mugabi
ICT/Commerce Teacher
Noah Ssemakula
History Teacher
Brian Ottaala
History Teacher
Christine Nakke
History Teacher
Mary Grace Mokodir
History/Geography Teacher
Gloria Fayida
Fine Arts Teacher
Daniel Isabirye
Staff Life Pastor, Bible Teacher
Bob Kalago
CRE Teacher
Betty Nakachwa
CRE Teacher
Deo Maseruka
Entrepreneurship Teacher
Robin Booker
Director of Student Life
Ruth Mwebaza Kato
Student Life Manager
Simon Masembe
Student Life Manager
Solome Nyaromo
Student Life Coordinator
Jackie Ngabire
Family Mentor
Yafesi & Betty Mugerwa
Family Mentors
Brian Alinaitwe
Family Mentor
Bitijuma Nabukalu
Family Mentor
Paul & Mercy Kasadha
Family Mentors
Neema Nera
Family Mentor
Peter & Patricia Wanjala
Family Mentors
Comfort Paricia
Family Mentor
Sylivestre Sabiiti
Family Mentor
Arnold & Joan Nsumba
Family Mentors
Anna Nabunje
Family Mentor
Joseph & Diana Kasule
Family Mentors
Felister Nakityo
Family Mentor
Wally & Joy Grant
Family Mentors
Wilson Kananga
Family Mentor
Jerry & Cheryl Davison
Family Mentors
Misach Wasswa
Family Mentor
Luke & Rebecca McLelland
Family Mentors
Sarah Kansiime
Family Mentor
Joseph & Kaitlyn Hartman
Family Mentors
Derrick Olweny
Family Mentor
Simon Masembe & Viola Katushabe
Family Mentors
Pauline Nabuuma
Family Mentor
Peter & Regina Ekulam
Family Mentors
Emma Mwesigwa
Family Mentor
Matt & Krissie Hodges
Family Mentors
Simon Okoli
Family Mentor
Ahamada and Shallot Musana
Family Mentors
Raymond Mengezi
Family Mentor
Suzan Namono
Family Mentor
Joshua Mubiru
Family Mentor
Sharon Achieng
Family Mentor
Daniel Bigisho Bene
Family Mentor
Akiramu Muluga
Family Mentor
Bosco Otto
Family Mentor
Clive Tomusange
Family Mentor
Majourine Namyalo
Family Mentor
Willy Eromu
Family Mentor
Winnie Nyakato
Family Mentor
Rachael & Jason Hudson
Family Mentors
Matthew Foster
Business Manager
Matthew Angell
Head of Staff Life
Laura Sserunjogi Steele
Accountant
Sarah Ibiara Okimait
Office Manager
Isaac Okello
IT Manager
Simon Peter Lubangakene
IT Support Officer
Claire Amico
International School Teacher
Julie Nyombi
Communications Specialist
David Ojambo
Staff Life Pastor
Gregory O’Connor
Staff Life Pastor
Moses Odonyo
Staff Life Pastor
Maggie Ma
Administrative Coordinator
Deborah Nanfuka
Receptionist
Andrew Wandera
Farm Manager
Samuel Wandera
Farming God’s Way Trainer
William Kayondo
Farming God's Way Trainer
James Obedi
Farm Assistant
Samuel Wancha
Farm Assistant
Isima Mutebi
Farm Assistant
Yusuf Wasige
Farm Assistant
Daniel Iya
Operations Director
Joe Booker
Head of Maintenance – Njeru
Ismael Wandera
Head of Maintenance – Buziika
Denis Ochaya
Technician
Samuel Juuko
Technician
Isaac Ssempebwa
Technician
Julius Senyonga
Technician
Paul Okada
Technician
Edwin Sanya
Technician
Traver Mukisa
Groundskeeper
Abraham Segujja
Groundskeeper
Joseph Kamali
Groundskeeper
Lakana Ocen
Groundskeeper
Francis Omoo
Groundskeeper
Geofrey Opio
Groundskeeper
Godfrey Makoha
Groundskeeper
William Kalema
Groundskeeper
Patrick Omunet
Groundskeeper
Andrew Odongo
Groundskeeper
Agnes Moraa
Groundskeeper
Isaac Kisuuto
Groundskeeper
Emmanuel Kibwika
Groundskeeper
Simon Peter Ladda
Groundskeeper
Thomas Okiru
Groundskeeper
William Wabwire
Groundskeeper
Annet Ayenyo
Custodian
Mary Lydia Nalwanga
Custodian
Seera Hawa
Custodian
Lucia Asuru
Custodian
George Kirevu
Custodian
Hajira Nasuna
Custodian
Racheal Zawedde
Custodian
Daniel Iya
Operations Director
Merabu Logose
Head of Kitchen – Njeru
Deborah Neumbe
Head of Kitchen – Buziika
Emmanuel Esebu
Cook
Bruno Abatumbi
Cook
Joan Maturu
Cook
Suzan Nabatanzi
Cook
Lazarus Okello
Cook
Samson Ekisu
Cook
Scovia Nakafu
Cook
David Eguru
Cook
Stella Akia
Cook
Samson Kisambira
Cook
James Okullu
Cook
Ronald Oyuki
Cook
Daniel Iya
Operations Director
Jason Smith
Head of Transportation
James Tumwesigye
Driver
Rashid Ssekitoleko
Driver
Kalimu Semugabi
Driver
Tom Nyombi
Driver
Musa Kasule
Driver
Daniel Iya
Operations Director
Leny Jimmy Cosmas Ebil
Head of Security
Martin Ocen
Security Guard
Deborah Amuge
Security Guard
Denish Omony
Security Guard
Joan Acen
Security Guard
Ruth Kevin Akot
Security Guard
Sarah Kobusinge
Security Guard
Raphael Egwang
Security Guard
Kennedy Apale
Security Guard
Moses Acila
Security Guard
Micheal Oluka
Security Guard
Godfrey Kuchana
Security Guard
Joel Elasu
Security Guard
Collins Agadra
Security Guard
Raulent Muhindo
Security Guard
Fortunate Jakuma
Security Guard
Julius Boyi
Security Guard
Musa Wandega
Security Guard
Maxwell Oming
Security Guard
Manasi Mademaga
Security Guard
Geoffrey Acellam Komakech
Security Guard
John Muwereza
Security Guard
Samuel Okalany
Security Guard
Kauma Kaloli
Security Guard
James Ochieng
Security Guard
Peter Kwoba
Security Guard
The stateside team provides operational support for Amazima‘s programs and ministry. Their work is integral in connecting our donors with the programs they support. This team oversees scholarship, finances and donation processing, communications, donor development, prayer, and retail sales.
Doug Martin
Chief Executive Officer
Jeff Tikson
Vice President of Partner Relations
Erika Hardison
Vice President of Operations
Kelli Reed
Partner Relations Manager
Steve Fernandes
Partner Relations Manager
Lauren Bowman
Communications Manager
Lexi Gilmore
Communications Manager
Madison Wolbert
Finance Manager
Amy Martin
Member Care Coordinator
Sara Burtt
Office Manager
Doug Martin
Chief Executive Officer
Kelli Reed
Partner Relations Manager
Jeff Tikson
Vice President of Partner Relations
Steve Fernandes
Partner Relations Manager
Erika Hardison
Vice President of Operations
Madison Wolbert
Finance Manager
Sara Burtt
Office Manager