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Meet Our Global Team
John Molineux
Founder and CEO
John grew up in Helena, Montana, before attending college at Taylor University. He first came to Nepal in 2002. Two years later, he returned to Nepal and was inspired to start Love Justice. Since that time, he has lived primarily in Nepal, and now South Africa, where he continues his work establishing new programs for Love Justice and overseeing current ones. In addition to this work, John is a writer, thinker, lover of philosophy, and educator. He is married to a Nepali woman named Aksha and they have two sons, Jude and Blaise. They plan to continue living and working overseas for Love Justice and God's kingdom. Contact John.href="https://www.lovejustice.ngo/our-team/john-molineux">Click here to give to support John and Aksha.
Kirk Schweitzer
Chief of Staff
Kirk serves as Chief of Staff at Love Justice International, working closely with the CEO to support leadership teams and drive strategic priorities forward. He joined Love Justice in 2014 and has been honored to witness the organization’s work expand from its early operations in Nepal, intercepting around 100 people each month, to a global network now preventing over 2,500 potential trafficking cases every month. With a passion rooted in Isaiah 58’s call “to loose the chains of injustice” and “to set the oppressed free,” Kirk is committed to building systems and supporting teams that help protect “the least of these.” He holds a B.A. in political science from Taylor University and a J.D. from Regent University School of Law. Kirk and his wife, Marinda, live in South Africa, where they are raising their two young children, Finn and Lucy. Contact Kirk. Click here to give to support Kirk and Marinda.
Briony Fickling
Senior Director of Anti-Trafficking
Briony started at Love Justice South Africa in 2019 as the national director for the South African organization, and she took on the role of regional steward for the Southern African countries in 2021. She is often struck by the sheer privilege and absolute joy it is to serve at Love Justice, and while she takes her job extraordinarily seriously, she believes that a good sense of humor and a good dose of fun are essential tools for thriving while on a mission. Briony has a background in marketing and entrepreneurship that is complemented by degrees in business and social science and a master’s degree in development studies. She is passionate about human security in the true sense of the term, and she is dedicated to doing all she can in this lifetime to radically love and care for vulnerable people. Briony lives in Johannesburg, South Africa, where she thrives in the hustle and bustle of the capital city but delights in getting out of the concrete jungle and into nature. Contact Briony.
Siphokazi Makhubela
Installation and Compliance Specialist
Siphokazi, born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, joined Love Justice in 2023 as an Anti-Trafficking Field Officer. In her role, she trains teams on the core processes that drive transit monitoring and works to strengthen monitoring through effective compliance systems.She is deeply passionate about justice and social impact. Prior to joining Love Justice, Siphokazi served as a case manager for an NGO in Thailand, where she supported women who had been trafficked into the sex industry. Hearing many of these women express that they wished someone had warned them about trafficking inspired her to pursue work focused on prevention.Siphokazi brings a strong foundation in anti-trafficking work and community support, shaped by her experience in case management, ministry, and mentorship. She approaches her work with compassion, a commitment to justice, and a desire to see lasting change in the lives of vulnerable individuals. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Logistics Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Governance, Administration and Development. She is passionate about living a life that is bigger than herself, marked by purpose, service, and meaningful contribution.
Sean Sokhi
Regional Steward South Asia
Sean brings a solid combination of strategic leadership expertise, hands-on anti-trafficking experience, and deep spiritual maturity to the Love Justice International team. Based in South Asia, he’ll be focusing on stewarding our partners in the region and helping shape future expansion opportunities there.
Julius-Lutalo Kiyingi
Regional Steward East Africa & Malawi
Julius-Lutalo Kiyingi joined Love Justice International in 2018 as a project manager in Uganda. Julius brought with him extensive experience from working with other NGOs in areas ranging from transitional justice to refugees, with the latter experience being the foundation for his dedicated work to fight human trafficking. Julius is very passionate about human rights, social justice issues, and giving a voice to the voiceless. He shares, "The reason why I do this work is simple: to put a human face to the indignity of human trafficking. In Uganda, and many countries in the region, so many victims and potential victims are lured, deceived, and trapped in situations they never intended or imagined. Many of these are young children, many of them from poor rural families—the invisible children we as a society have chosen to ignore for too long. My job is to break that cycle and shed light on one of the world’s greatest injustices.” Contact Julius.
Anneke
Student Wellness Lead and Teacher Coach
Anneke grew-up in Western Cape, South Africa, in the beautiful, fruit-producing Boland Valley. As a little girl, being part of a farming family, she was consistently distraught and bothered by the suffering and hardship of the poor who were working the fertile fields of the fruit farms that dotted the valley. Anneke remembers social norms she observed that were troubling her mind and questioned a lifestyle that was enforced by the majority of people. Alcohol abuse, extreme poverty and broken families were part of a society that had more than enough. Unjust practises, with good intentions, were the norm. People on either side of the socio-economic spectrum, were born into circumstances they could not change. Because of these early childhood memories, Anneke has maintained a strong, inner motivation to empower God’s children, no matter who they are. Her overall career path, whether in business, training, or teaching, reflects this inner being. Anneke spent her entire adult life fostering the growth of others so that they might reach the capacity God gifted them with. In 2017, Anneke trekked the Himalayas, for nearly three months, during which time she developed a lasting love for Nepal and the Nepalese people. She particularly admired their simple lifestyle despite their extreme physical conditions. In the cities, the challenges of less fortunate children, and their families, were equally disturbing to say the least, bringing those memories of her childhood in the Boland Valley flooding back. Even though she left Nepal after her trek, the experiences and memories stayed fresh in her mind. Now, seven years later, Anneke feels God urging her to go back to Nepal; this time to serve the people that made such an impression on her back in 2017. Anneke intends to teach at Love Justice International’s Dream School, which is situated just outside Pokhara, to empower the youth of South Asia for many years to come; to give back to the people who stole her heart.
Brad and Rachel Wells
Brad and Rachel met in their senior year at Iowa State University when they both joined a ministry that shares the love of Jesus with international students. Brad majored in software engineering. Rachel majored in global resource systems, and was (and still is) deeply interested in anti-trafficking work. After graduating and moving to Omaha, Nebraska, in 2015, Brad found work as a corporate software developer while Rachel served refugees in the area at a nonprofit. As they discussed marriage, they decided together that Brad would continue his corporate work for five years, and then they would move overseas. In those five years, they got married, traveled, had a daughter (Petra, born in 2019), and Rachel switched to another nonprofit. In early 2020, with the five-year mark approaching, Brad Googled “Christian software company.” Within a day, by God’s grace, Rachel and Brad were in contact with LJI, who could use both Brad’s technical skills and also Rachel’s management skills and God-given passion to fight one of the world’s greatest injustices. After applying and starting to plan, COVID hit, and everything got turned upside down! Click here to give to support the Wells. Contact Brad. Contact Rachel.
Peter Coombe
Finance Director
Peter was born in Durban South Africa and then spent three years in Zambia before returning to Westville South Africa where he was raised and lived until 2025 when he moved to Hillcrest South Africa. Peter did a BCom, HDE at UND (now UKZN) and started his career teaching accounting and economics. After leaving teaching, Peter joined NGOs in the Education sector and then in 2005 moved across to the for-profit sector in the Maritime industry. Peter joined LJI in February 2024 in the role of International Finance and Grant Support and in August 2024 became Financial Director. One of the main reasons for joining LJI was the mission "Sharing the love of Jesus Christ by fighting the world's greatest injustices" as Peter has his heart set of sharing the gospel with people.
Hannah Munn
Director of Monthly and Mid-level Giving
Hannah hails from Kearney, Nebraska, and graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a dual degree in political science and communication. Hannah first heard about modern-day slavery and human trafficking at the 2013 Passion Conference. After a convicting session led by International Justice Mission's Gary Haugen, she knew God was leading her to pursue the work of justice. The following summer she embarked on a summer trip to Nepal with Love Justice International where she caught God's vision and heart for the least of these. Hannah has been with the team in Nepal since 2016 and is energized by sharing the vision of Love Justice International with anyone willing to listen. Hannah met her husband, Austin, in Nepal through the work of Love Justice and they decided to tie the knot in June 2019. Together, they feel compelled by God's great love to continue working with Love Justice and fighting the world's greatest injustices with their God-given gifts and talents. Contact Hannah. Click here to give to support Hannah.
Austin Munn
Programmer Analyst
Austin grew up throughout various places in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Kentucky, and graduated from Taylor University in 2016 with a degree in computer science. During his time at Taylor, Austin served in both Paraguay and Nepal where he was challenged by missions and caught the vision for how he can use his technology skills in the field. Austin loves watching how God uses technology for His redemptive work in the world and has been serving in Nepal since 2017. Austin met his wife, Hannah, in Nepal through the work of Love Justice and they married in June of 2019. Together, they feel compelled by God's great love to continue working with Love Justice and fighting the world's greatest injustices with their God-given gifts and talents. Contact Austin. Click here to give to support Austin.
Sean Mullens
Director of Champion Recruitment
Regional Steward Europe & West Africa
Sean was raised in Harare, Zimbabwe, and lived there with his wife, Debbie, and two children, Kate and Joe. They moved to the UK in 2019. Sean serves as part of the Love Justice International team, recruiting country champions and serving as the regional steward for West Africa and Europe. Sean was part of a church planting team in Zimbabwe and led a church in Harare, Zimbabwe, for nine years. He is passionate about missions and justice, particularly serving the poor and vulnerable. Sean developed a business training initiative, and the team has trained over 3,000 vulnerable people to start small businesses with micro-finance loans. In addition to this, he ran his own business, a team-building and leadership development consultancy, and co-founded an app-driven tech company providing a connection for those who want to work with those who need work done. Since moving to the UK, Sean has set up a charity that helps to support the ongoing work for the poor and vulnerable in Zimbabwe. Contact Sean.
Michaela Fulk
Family Homes Counseling and Parent Field Officer
Michaela is passionate about serving God in various capacities and has been involved in ministry for over two decades. Being a part of LJI is a blessing, as it combines many of her natural gifts, education, and her desire to support others. She received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Colorado Denver and completed her master’s degree in Christian counseling through Faith International Seminary in Tacoma, Washington. She also earned a doctorate in intercultural studies from the same seminary. Michaela has cross-cultural experience and served on the mission field with her family in Uganda for five years. She currently counsels children who have suffered traumatic events and is passionate about fighting injustice. Michaela has nine children and resides in the mountains of Colorado with her husband of over 20 years.
Yvette Best
International Finance Coordinator
Yvette began her career in accounting more than 30 years ago, the last 17 of which have been in service to a number of local churches as well as some organizations in the nonprofit sector. Yvette had the great privilege of joining the dedicated and passionate team at Love Justice South Africa in 2020 and the Love Justice International finance team in 2022. She loves working with figures and considers it an enormous blessing to be able to put her knowledge and skills into practice in order to support the mission of Love Justice in fighting one of the world's greatest injustices. Yvette finds great joy coming alongside and supporting the international finance teams as Love Justice strives for radical accountability and excellence. She is currently living in the beautiful coastal town of Fish Hoek, South Africa. Contact Yvette.
Nikki Still
International Spiritual Director
Executive Chairperson South Africa
Nikki grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa, and studied business science marketing at the University of Cape Town. It was there that she was saved. After working in investment banking, marketing, and then in a social venture capital firm that was aimed at creating jobs for low-skilled workers, she fell ill with chronic fatigue syndrome and was forced to stop working. It was during this time that God started stirring in her the dream of fighting for victims of human trafficking. Despite having no experience in the field, no energy, and no funds, she laid herself down at the incredible resources of Jesus and prayed. God led her to Love Justice and their model of intervention before trafficking could occur, and together they piloted the first operation in South Africa. Their first intercept changed so many things for her; it made her realize that it is truly in our weakness that He is made strong, and that He is able to do much with those who are willing to follow the call to love others. Contact Nikki.
Nick Wilson
Software Developer
Siana and Nick are excited to be part of a community dedicated to kingdom work. Their journey began at the CROSS19 conference. It was there that they felt God calling them to leave the U.S. and pursue ministry in a different country. After getting married and welcoming their first child, they explored various organizations and ultimately found their home with LJI. They are passionate about LJI's mission to call the Church to love justice; to connect the Word of the kingdom (the gospel) with the work of the kingdom (mercy and justice). Nick uses his software engineering skills to help build and maintain LJI's software tools to maximize LJI's kingdom impact. Contact Nick. Click here to give to support Nick and Siana.
Steve Mortland
Senior Director of Donor and Board Operations
Steve grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Taylor University. Then, for over 20 years, he led recruitment efforts at the university. As a member of the Taylor community, Steve was well acquainted with the work of Love Justice and the wonderful ways that God was working. In 2011, his wife, Erika, led a group of Taylor students to Nepal to see the work of Love Justice firsthand. The following year, Steve joined her, along with a second Taylor team, for another trip to Nepal—and their hearts were forever changed. More trips followed, and Steve eventually joined the Love Justice Board in 2017 and then moved into the role of LJI's vice president of development in 2020. He is humbled by the opportunity to serve alongside the talented and committed people of Love Justice. Contact Steve.
Doug Dworak
Global Ambassador
Doug and his wife, Shirley, were high school sweethearts and are native Lincoln, Nebraskans. Their lives are busy spending time with their daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Doug graduated from the University of Nebraska with a B.S. in psychology and sociology and a B.A. in business. He has worked for Love Justice since 2007 and visits the field in South Asia annually, watching the children in our family homes grow up into accomplished young adults over the years. Doug's two greatest passions are college football, particularly Nebraska football, and donuts! Contact Doug.
Cecilia Deschenes
Lead Data Scientist
Cecilia was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was one year old. She is the oldest of four children; grew up in a multicultural home; and speaks fluent Spanish. Today, Cecilia lives in Essex, Connecticut with her husband, Jim, and their dog, Charlie. At an early age, Cecilia had felt called to serve God as a missionary and therefore was quite surprised when He asked her to study mathematics as an undergraduate and to earn a PhD in applied mathematics after that. While Cecilia walked away from her faith for many years, God kept chasing her until His prodigal daughter finally came home to Him about ten years ago. During her time trying to be her own god, her entire focus was on raising her children, and developing her career working for various respectable and well know secular organizations in varying capacities performing data analytics. Until recently, she was an assistant professor at the University of Rhode Island’s College of Business teaching business analytics. Thankfully, the Lord can redeem our past: during her tenure as a professor, Cecilia attended a Christian music festival called SoulFest in New Hampshire, and she heard about Love Justice International (LJI). This event awoke a passion for fighting human trafficking in Cecilia, and after receiving tremendous emotional support from her husband, Jim, led her to join LJI as a data analyst. Mark Twain said, “The two best days in your life are the day when you were born, and the day you find out why.” Cecilia has recently figured out the latter and is looking forward to serving full-time with LJI once she obtains full financial support. Contact Cecilia.
Lisa Hughes
Marketing Manager
Lisa graduated with a bachelor's degree in English education. She was an English teacher for several years before she transitioned to the editing field, working with a publishing company as a proofreader, copy editor, compiler, and writer. In 2017, she joined Love Justice as content manager and editor and is grateful to be able to work with a team of fellow believers who are dedicated to fighting injustice. She and her husband, Greg, are passionate about global missions, and together, they co-founded a nonprofit missions organization. Whenever possible, Lisa loves to join him on international mission trips, leading small groups of teenagers and young adults and encouraging them to step out of their comfort zones to share the love of Christ. She and her husband live in Fort Collins, Colorado, and have four children. Contact Lisa.
Cuc Kim Blessit
Director of Human Resources
Cuc Kim graduated with her bachelor’s and master’s from University of Colorado at Denver. She has over 15 years of experience in human resources. She considers it a great honor that God would allow her to serve as the director of human resources with LJI. She is passionate about caring for the people within the organization so that they can be empowered to do the work they are called to do. She is excited about recruiting those who are called to join LJI in such a great mission. Contact Cuc Kim if you would like to learn more. She currently lives in Colorado with her wonderful husband, Joel Blessitt, and their awesome son, Axel. Contact Cuc Kim.
Aaron Harrington
Major Gifts Officer
Aaron and his wife, Brynn, live in Beverly, Massachusetts, and he is a major gift officer at Love Justice International. He brings a track record of driving significant growth for mission-driven organizations, having previously served as the campaign director at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he led a campaign that raised over $70 million, and as the head of business development for Re-Up Education, where he helped the company achieve a successful acquisition. Compelled by LJI's unique approach to disrupting injustice at its source, he joins the team to connect donors with life-altering work that creates a global, systemic effect in its impact. Aaron has attended Anchor Bay Church since 2011, where Brynn is the lead pastor. In his leisure time, he enjoys getting creative with making meals, building kayaks, chandlery, and painting watercolors. He is also an enthusiastic boat captain, an accredited representative for immigrants, and is training as an EMT. Contact Aaron.
Cambri Driskell
Foundation Relationship Manager
After learning about the global injustice of human trafficking at the age of 13, Cambri knew the Lord was calling her to a lifetime dedicated to partnering with Him and His people in the fight against it. Since this revelation, her commitment to seeing the Lord’s freedom prevail has served as the thread of her service-minded, academic, and professional endeavors. After studying human and organizational development, public policy, and Spanish at Vanderbilt University, Cambri served in state government in Georgia, supporting First Lady Marty Kemp in her dedication to end human trafficking in the state. Cambri’s heart lights up about anything related to Spain (where she lived abroad), long coffee conversations, little joys like the color yellow and sunny mornings, and, more than anything, getting to see His kingdom touch earth as it is in Heaven. With a commitment to intentional collaboration, drawing strategically outside the lines, and prioritizing the stories of those she meets, Cambri is more than grateful to be a part of the team, committed to love in action through empowering the relationships among LJI’s stakeholders. Contact Cambri.
Andy Ramirez
Director of Donor Engagement
Andy has been married to his wife, Liseli, for over 20 years. He and his wife have two adult children who are pursuing studies in medicine. Growing up in a pastor's home, Andy quickly learned how important inner-city and international missions are in expanding God's kingdom. His heart's passion is to bring the love, truth, and forgiveness of Jesus to as many people as possible. He enjoys spending time with his family at the beach, playing volleyball in the backyard, and playing the piano. Contact Andy.
Amberle Mangis
Project Coordinator for Advancement Operations
Amberle graduated from George Fox University with a bachelor's degree in Christian ministries and biblical studies. She is passionate about serving others to further kingdom work and has spent the greater part of the past decade working as an administrator in Christian education at both the collegiate and high school level. She is originally from the Pacific Northwest but now resides in Colorado. She enjoys reading, playing board games, and spending time with friends and family. Contact Amberle.
Kyle Zehr
Creative Director
Kyle grew up in the Chicago area and eventually graduated college with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. He and his wife, Laura, live in Milwaukee, WI. Kyle has had numerous opportunities to see many different cultures through photography, music, and missions. It was on these trips that God began teaching Kyle about poverty, dignity, and the developing world while breaking his heart for the different injustices he witnessed. He became more familiar with the work of Love Justice by visiting Nepal and seeing various aspects of LJI’s work in action. Over the years, he’s worked in branding and storytelling with churches, nonprofits, and small businesses to help them better tell their stories and have greater impact. He’s humbled to be part of the creative and storytelling process of Love Justice. He’s a musician, a die-hard Cubs and Bears fan, and is always down for good coffee. Contact Kyle.
KC Orduna
Finance Assistant
KC came to Love Justice in August of 2008 on a very part-time basis to help out her dad, Doug Dworak, with the bookkeeping aspects of the ministry. KC trained herself in QuickBooks and worked to get all of the data entry and financials up to date. KC is now certified in bookkeeping and thoroughly enjoys the work she does at Love Justice. She considers it a joy to be a part of this ministry. In her spare time she loves to read and spend time with her family. She's been married to Nick Orduna for over 29 years, and together they have three children: Andre, Mariah, and Isaiah, and one absolutely perfect granddaughter named Mattley. Contact KC.
Becca McLelland
Executive Assistant
Becca McLelland is originally from Greensboro, North Carolina. She went to Baylor University where she earned her bachelor's degree in child development, and she is currently pursuing her master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Liberty University. Becca and her husband met in the mountains of Northern California and moved to Jinja, Uganda, shortly after getting married where they served at The Amazima School as houseparents to 17 Ugandan teenage girls. God used this time overseas to open Becca’s eyes and ignite a passion in her heart for international injustice. Becca considers it a joy and privilege to use her gifts to serve with LJI. Becca and her husband, Luke, live in Greenville, South Carolina, with their daughter, Davie. Contact Becca.
Katie Polley
Senior Digital Marketing Lead
Katie has had marketing experience with diverse clients in both the nonprofit and for-profit space. However, she has never been able to work with an organization as aligned with her beliefs and values as Love Justice. It has been an honor to get to bring her skills and experience into this family of fellow believers with a passion for justice. She lives in Denver, Colorado, and loves hiking, camping, and exploring the outdoors with her husband, their dog, and their two kids. Katie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English literature and Spanish from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Contact Katie.
