Meet our team
The success of Sozo Children wouldn’t be possible without our passionate, faith-led team across two continents. From our US-based founders through to our many incredible team members in Uganda, we work together to give children a brighter, better future through God.
| U.S. team: | Our US-based team comprises our 'HQ' and admin teams, including our various coordinators, financial team, and marketing experts. All finances and overhead management of projects are carried out through our US-based office in Birmingham, Alabama. |
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| Ugandan Team: | Our Ugandan team is an active and vital part of our mission and provides local care and assistance to ensure our projects remain on-track and our children are cared for. From our managers to our social workers, to our caregivers, everyone works with the same passion for achieving our goals and vision. |
United States team
Village Project Director
Engagement Director
Procurement Director
Creative Design Coordinator
Financial Assistant
Global Engagement Coordinator
Sozo Trading Co. Warehouse Manager
Donor Engagement Coordinator
Media and Events Coordinator
United States team
Suzanne Owens
CEO
Ron Owens
Village Project Director
Anja Baxter
Creative Design Coordinator
Kendall Carrington
Sozo Trading Co. Manager
Megan Schrock
Donor Engagement Coordinator
Leslie Freeman
COO
Amanda Straka
Engagement Director
Suzanne McKinney
Financial Assistant
Rachel Richey
Media and Events Coordinator
Cathy Head
Finance Director
Barbara Phillips
Procurement Director
Terry Schrimscher
Global Engagement Coordinator
John Tynch
Sozo Trading Co. Warehouse Manager
Ugandan team
Agnes Namuyomba
Country Director Uganda
Justine Atwongyeire Nalweyiso
Counseling Manager
Happy Innocent Mugisha
Community Relations Assistant
Rehema Basirika
Caregiver
Harriet Mirembe
Caregiver
Wandira Sarah Hope
Caregiver
Richard Ssenyimba
Caregiver
Kiwanuka Ibra
Social Worker
Justus Mutungi Small
Social Worker
Stanuly Mulungu
Groundsman
David Sebaana
Community Relations Director
Emmanuel Muwawu
Human Resource Manager
Israel Mugerwa
Worship Leader
Nassaka Lilian
Team House Caregiver
Edith Mukisa Nankonge
Caregiver
James Lumiisa
Social Worker
Nankya Sylivia
Social Worker
Patrick Karoro
Groundsman
Patricia
Caregiver
Lumala Tadeo
Driver
Kyeyune Margaret Ndibalekera
Child Development Director
Patience Mukasa
Child Development Assistant
Kisira Esther Nalubanga
Nurse
Julius Matovu
Purchasing & Maintenance Manager
Topista Alum
Caregiver
Catherine Mirembe
Caregiver
Maria Natukunda
Caregiver
Shakirah Kirabira Wegulo
Caregiver
Teddy Magero Nabwire
Social Worker
Eria Ndaaga
Driver
Board of directors
Our dedicated board of directors oversees the Sozo Children mission, ensuring that the work we do is the best it can be. From our founders to our local Ugandan directors, we all work as one to ensure we are following the word of God and carrying out His work to the best of our abilities.