MEET THE US ADMIN TEAM

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.

Jack and Holly founded Faces for Hope in 2009 and have worked tirelessly for almost 20 years to bring the non-profit to where it is today. As they transition out of the day to day operations, they continue to support the non-profit as advisors and fundraisers. To learn more about Jack and Holly and the origins of Faces for Hope visit our Founder Story page.

Nyah came to Faces for Hope in 2025 with a heart for the Tanzanian people and a desire to continue the work she had previously begun in-country. Since joining our team, she has become an invaluable asset, leading donor communications and successfully overseeing a significant systems overhaul over the past year.
Originally from Spokane, Nyah is a political science student at Whitworth University. She plans to continue her education by pursuing a law degree, with the goal of using her career to advocate for and serve underserved populations. Her dedication, initiative, and heart for others make her an important part of the Faces for Hope team.

Emma has been involved with Faces for Hope for many years and has developed a deep love for Tanzania and the girls we serve. She recently joined our team in a leadership role, heading up our media efforts to strengthen communication, expand our reach, and share the story and mission of Faces for Hope with a wider audience.
Emma brings creativity, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to our mission. Originally from Spokane, Washington, she is currently a student at Whitworth University, where she is majoring in biochemistry. After completing her undergraduate studies, Emma plans to attend medical school and pursue a career in medicine.
We are grateful for Emma’s heart for the girls of Tanzania, her creativity, and the energy she brings to the Faces for Hope team.

MEET THE TANZANIA ADMIN TEAM

Elizabeth is one of our first Faces for Hope graduates. A Maasai Native, she knows first hand the experience most our students go through. She attended college and received her teaching degree. After college she taught for several years and joined Discipleship Training School with YWAM. Along with teaching school, she helped find primary girls who were hidden from our reach and came alongside our high school students. Now, she is on the board in Tanzania, and works full-time with Faces for Hope, running camps, the program, and much more.

Namnyaki was a Faces for Hope student who graduated from Hotel Management. Faces for Hope hired her, as our second employee. She was such an eager learner, that she has grown into the Faces for Hope Administration position, and is doing a beautiful job with all her responsibilities. Namnyaki is now a mother of two wonderful children whom she is putting through school herself. She is also one of few women in Tanzania who drives a car. We are so appreciative of all her work!

Belinda previously worked at a girls' rescue home, bringing strong experience in teaching life skills and English. She is passionate about empowering girls and helping them engage with their communities. A proud and educated Maasai woman, Belinda is trilingual and dedicated to mentoring girls, particularly those entering high school and recent graduates. She continues to teach and support girls in rescue homes and is a valuable asset to the F4H team. Married and deeply committed, Belinda continue to develop the Hope House into a space to love, educate, and support each student.