CASSANDRA LEAVELL
With a passion for missions, discipleship and the desire to see lives transformed by the power of the Gospel, Cassandra has accepted the call to fearlessly lead Mtoto International. Cassandra is a missionary’s missionary. Having traveled preaching the gospel and making disciples in El Salvador, Haiti, Dominican Republic and Kenya, Cassandra lives by faith and is intentional in doing her part to help fulfill the great commission. She’s bold and unapologetically filled with the Holy Spirit. Her heart and call to the nations affirms her desire to take Mtoto’s ministry from Kenya to east Africa and beyond.
ASHLIE BEASLEY
As a Co-Founder of Mtoto International, Ashlie has firsthand experience of what it’s like to live in Kenya. Having studied for a year at a Bible college in Kenya, she’s made deep connections with the people. Ashlie currently serves as the Vice President of the board. Her lively personality, attention to detail, compassion, love for Jesus coupled with her past work at the Rescue Center in Eldoret makes her an invaluable member of the team.
CORNELL JORDAN
With a deep passion for discipleship, missions, and outreach, Pastor Cornell Jordan Co-founded Mtoto International with a desire to see both children and adults come to know the saving power of Jesus Christ. As founder and president of Cornell Jordan Ministries, he’s spent more than a decade traveling back and forth to Kenya for mission trips and outreach events. Cornell currently serves as lead Pastor of Metro Assembly of God in Youngstown Ohio. His greatest blessing in his life is the honor of being married to his beautiful wife Kristin and parenting two young adult children.
Sophia Yargo
Sophia traveled to Rwanda Africa in 2016. Meeting with dedicated program leaders and children inspired her to continue her support of East Africa. As a teacher, Sophia is passionate about equipping children with the tools they require for their development, confidence, and success.
ADAM FERTIG
With his first visit to Kenya in 2018 Adam quickly fell in love with the country and the children. Adam is newly married to his beautiful wife Emily. Having strong faith, excellent work ethic, Adam is the perfect fit for our ministry and serves on our board as financial treasurer.
SARAH BROWN
As a teenager on her first mission trip to East Africa, Sarah felt at home for the first time in her life. Over the years, subsequent trips to Uganda and Kenya have only solidified this passion. As a former nonprofit consultant and trainer, Sarah brings to the table vital aptitudes including strategic planning and community engagement.
MICHAEL AYOO
Growing up in Africa Michael knows what it means to dream big and see God fulfill God sized dreams. Working for Plan International Mikes’ experience, wisdom and understanding of the needs in East Africa make him a key asset to Mtoto International. We count it a privilege to have him on our team as a board member. Mike resides in Nairobi Kenya with his lovely wife Sheila.