Meet Our Team
“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.”
We’re a small and talented team working to create big change.
From our tireless staff and volunteers to our incredible donors, Board of Directors and ambassadors, our team lives by a shared set of values that keep us connected. Together, we empower people to grow health and step out of poverty by cultivating Life Gardens — for life.
Leadership Team
James Woller
International Executive Director
Ambrose Motian
Director of East African Programs
Kerri Corbett
Director of Communications & Donor Engagement
Cynthia Zinsu
Director of Global Programs
Braam van Zyl
Regional Senior Manager Southern Africa
Thangmang Doungel
Program Manager India
Phil Nauta
Innovation Officer
Nez Ibekwe
Program Officer
Robyn Bright
Chief of Government Relations and Advocacy
Programs Team
Joyce Lotodo
Training Coordinator
Ezekiel Abure
Monitoring & Evaluations Coordinator
Esther Siret
Accountant
Stephen Masatu
Agri-Farm Business Manager
Japheth Langat
International Country Coordinator
Jacob Lotodo
Partners Coordinator
Emmanuel Khisa
Prison Expansion Coordinator
Melvin Isanda
Assistant M&E Coordinator
Elizabeth Jekombe
Assistant M&E Coordinator
Board of Directors
Thrive for Good recognizes that effective governance is essential as the organization continues to scale. Our Board Development approach is intentionally designed to be lightweight, practical, and sustainable for a volunteer board. Rather than relying on time-intensive or resource-heavy processes, board development is embedded into our annual governance cycle through regular self-assessment, annual reflection, Executive Director performance review, and short governance learning moments within existing meetings. This approach ensures continuous improvement, accountability, and strong oversight while respecting the time and capacity of board members. As the organization grows, the board also uses a skills-based approach to recruitment and succession planning to ensure it has the experience and perspectives needed to support Thrive for Good’s mission.
Dale Bolton
Founder
Linda Bolton
Director
Jon Putnam
Director
Wade Larson
Director
Golnaz Mindell
Director