Bethelhem Tessema, Executive Director

The mission of Bread and Water for Africa® is very personal to me. As a veteran of our parent organization Christian Relief Services Charities, Inc., I do know the accountability and efficiency of our programs. Having been born and raised in Africa, I know firsthand the struggles that many of Africa’s children face every day. In addition, I know how a little support can make a big long-term impact for many people across Africa. I am also a big advocate for sustainable programs and from my years at Bread and Water for Africa®, I can proudly say that we focus our mission and efforts towards that goal.

site_images_staff_phyllisPhyllis Keino, Volunteer Spokesperson and Founder and Director of Lewa Children’s Home and Kipkeino School

Phyllis began caring for orphaned Kenyan children in the early 1960s. Since then she has been a tireless advocate for Africa’s children, founding the Lewa Children’s Home and the Kipkeino School. For the last seven years she has also served as the volunteer spokesperson for Bread and Water for Africa®, travelling all over the world to spread the message about our work – she was recently being honored in Canada with the International Alliance for Women (TIAW) World of Difference 100 award for her unwavering commitment to the children of Kenya. 

Board of Directors

James J. O’Brien, Esq

James J. O’Brien, Esq

Chairman

Bryan L. Krizek

Bryan L. Krizek

President/CEO

Thomas M. (Tom) O’Brien

Thomas M. (Tom) O’Brien

Treasurer

Robert J. Hisel, Jr

Robert J. Hisel, Jr

Director

Rear Admiral Eric C. Jones

Rear Admiral Eric C. Jones

Director

Frank Stitely, CPA,

Frank Stitely, CPA,

Director

Elayne Silversmith

Elayne Silversmith

Director

The Right Rev. Ketlen A. Solak

The Right Rev. Ketlen A. Solak

Director

John F. Williams, COL, USA (Ret)

John F. Williams, COL, USA (Ret)

Director

Loretta Afraid of Bear Cook

Loretta Afraid of Bear Cook

Director

Ashley Shultz

Ashley Shultz

Corporate Officers:

Paul E. Krizek, Esq.,Vice President/General Counsel

Bieu Do, Chief Financial Officer

Nhi Ho Cao, Secretary