Lisa Thurman has always believed her life’s mission was to make a positive difference in the lives of others.  God’s given her many opportunities – in the business world, through helping strengthen families by preserving their memories and sharing their stories; in her own family, together with her high-school-sweetheart husband raising three amazing children; and in the community as a leader with Bible Study Fellowship.

Leslie Sharkey grew up outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with her Mom and two sisters. Her early years were often met with challenges and Leslie knew at a young age that she wanted a different life. Leslie met her husband, Jeff, when she was just 15 and God has blessed them tremendously over 38 years with three children, four precious grandchildren, and many pets. Leslie has always had a passion for helping others, especially children and animals. She has had the honor of working with other non-profit organizations, shelters, and churches.

Debbie Eggiman grew up in a Christian family and her faith in the Lord has been her armor.  She married her high school sweetheart, her husband joined the Air Force, and she quickly found herself raising their children in Europe.  She worked in a civilian job for over 40 years specializing in accounting and finance.  She has always felt a calling to be a caregiver to those in need. She loves the Lord and serving Him.

Kimberli Brackett, Advisor to the Board, was called to Ghana, Africa for the first time in 2009. Payton Grogan, a precious high school girl in their bible study said, "I think we are supposed to go to Ghana."  After fervent prayer and their very first trip in August 2009, God made it abundantly clear that He was calling Kimberli to be united in mind, spirit, and soul with His beautiful children in Ghana.  God has grown Kimberli’s faith more than she could have imagined, dreamed or prayed for through her 14 year Ghana journey.

David Gbevi lost his father at the age of one year old, leaving his mother to raise him and his two brothers.  When she could no longer care for them, they were surrendered to an orphanage home from 2007 - 2011.  He was then able to obtain a basic and junior high education at Hope Christian Academy in Gomoa Fetteh, Ghana.  David currently serves as a board member and project manager of the NGO Legacy Impact and is overseeing construction projects in Ghana, as well as serving as the accountant and  representative of Katharos Love in Ghana.  He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Ghana, an accountant by profession, and is a student member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant Ghana (ICAG).  David has a deep passion to see change in the lives of God’s children and to inspire others to fulfill their God-given purpose.

Philip Abusah is a committed Christian who has been enormously impacted by society, which has given him a deep desire to pay it forward.  In his earlier years, obtaining a basic education was a challenging feat, but he learned that this struggle was also a blessing in disguise as it prepared him to fulfill his calling of making a positive difference wherever and however God leads.This commitment to “give back” in hopes of providing the same opportunity to others led him to  join groups like the Guinea Worm Eradication Program, Polio Vaccination and the HIV-AIDS Peer Educators Club sponsored by the Ghana Health Service and the Ghana Aids Commission. He has also served with Social Work Ghana, and Eduteen Ghana, nonprofit humanitarian organizations from 2006 to 2021.

Ishmael Kwame Gyesi is from a small village called Gomoa Ofaso in the central region of Ghana. He is the youngest of three children and grew up in the Village of Hope orphanage at Gomoa-Fetteh where he served at various levels of student leadership.  Ishmael graduated from the University of Ghana with a BSC Psychology degree and is currently pursuing an MPHIL in Developmental Psychology (University of Ghana) with an interest in the psychological well-being of vulnerable children. His aim is to provide interventions and aid to developmentally challenged children. As part of his interest in extracurricular activities, he is currently the Edification leader at the Church of Christ, Legon campus, where he worships. He also has a strong desire to serve others and "give back" to society.