MEET THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Co-Founder of Faces for Hope with his wife Holly. Along with his work for Faces for Hope, he is currently Director of International Manual Therapy Seminars. Jack is an Orthopedic Specializing Physical Therapist and a visiting Physical Therapy Professor at several Universities. He continues to teach Manual Therapy courses both in the U.S. and internationally and has been named to the International Federation of Manual Therapists Teacher’s Forum. After the near drowning of their 15 month old son, Jack founded the San Diego Drown Prevention Association. He was on the board of Children’s Hospital San Diego and chaired the professional’s division of the Miracle Network Telethon. Jack has spearheaded youth ministries, men’s ministries including recovery ministries, and served as a mission’s leader for his church.

James brings strategic and organizational leadership to the Faces for Hope board, having spent nearly 30 years building governance frameworks at financial institutions across the country. He holds a B.A. and an MBA from Whitworth University, and is grateful to put these skills to work in service of what God is doing through Faces for Hope in Tanzania. James and his wife Stacy live in the Spokane area and are the proud parents of five children: Ainsley, Pierce, Nyah, Emmy, and Rosie.

Sarah Pell is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and business owner in Spokane, Washington, who became Executive Director of Faces for Hope in 2026. She brings to her role a strong background in financial management, business leadership, and strategic planning, along with a passion for education and empowering women by creating opportunities for greater choice, independence, and a sense of value. Sarah is married to her husband, John, and together they have three children, Emma, John, and Norah. She is honored to use her professional experience and commitment to serving others to help Faces for Hope create lasting opportunities for young people in Tanzania.

Holly resides in Spokane, Washington. She received her Bachelors of Science from San Diego State University, and received her Teachers Credential from Fresno State University. After teaching, she became a stay at home mom. She and her husband lead the Youth Ministry in their church. They went on to be Mission Leaders in their church, and took a group of adults to Tanzania. It was at that time, they saw needs greater than what they could do personally. Holly and Jack founded Faces for Hope in 2008. They continued to serve in the Mission’s field in Tanzania for half the year from 2008 – 2020. They now remain in the United States the majority of the year, in order to facilitate the administration Faces for Hope. Holly is administrator and sponsorship coordinator for Faces for Hope. She has also lead Recovery Women’s groups, and continues to be involved in the local church.

Kristi was born and raised in Spokane, but since she was a teenager has had a heart for overseas ministry that never really went away. That calling, combined with years as a classroom teacher and school counselor, has shaped how she sees and serves kids. These days she works at Whitworth University as a Student Teacher Supervisor, mentoring those who are stepping into the classroom for the first time. At home, she lives with her husband and has two college age kids that keeps life full and fun.
Kristi states "being part of the Faces for Hope board feels like everything coming together. I believe education is one of the most powerful things we can offer a child...and for these girls, it’s life-changing in the most literal sense. I’m anchored by Proverbs 31:8-9: “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” These girls deserve a voice, a future, and a chance so I’m honored to be even a small part of that.

After 8 years of youth ministry in Eugene, Oregon, God called Joe and Laina to pastor Life Center in Spokane, WA in 1978. They started with a group of 40 and Joe quickly took it down to almost nothing! Since then, the church has grown to several thousand and given birth to 28 daughter/granddaughter churches, all but one in the Spokane area. Joe and Laina have 5 grown children, and 11 brilliant and beautiful grandchildren. Joe is a lifelong learner who completed a Masters in Theology at age 60 at Whitworth University. In 2014, he took a long overdue sabbatical and rode his motorcycle around the perimeter of the US. In 2021, Joe passed the lead pastor role to his son, Michael, and now works for him as “Founding Pastor”. Joe’s Big Deals: love God, love people, make disciples, have fun!

Janice lives in Spokane with her husband Scott. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and Education at Whitworth University, and a Masters degree in English Literature from Eastern Washington University. Janice enjoyed a long career teaching first grade in the Mead School District. After retiring in the spring of 2022, Janice found new purpose in her supporting role at Whitworth when Scott became the university's president. She and Scott have three grown children and five grandchildren. She is excited to participate in the mission of Faces for Hope.