WATOTO - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the WATOTO US LEADERSHIP TEAM
- DIRECTOR of PARTNER RELATIONS, WATOTO US
Through a series of exciting and supernatural events, Anthony found himself face to face with Watoto's Founder Gary Skinner, along with James Skinner, Pastor Julius Rwotlonyo and Roland Mitchell. It was obvious that God had orchestrated the meeting and a special bond was being forged. In November of 2019, Anthony visited Watoto Uganda and it became apparent that God was extending the privilege to serve within the Watoto family. In addition to his mentoring role and position as Director of Partner Relations, Anthony also serves in the development of Watoto South Sudan.
Job Titles:
- Member of the WATOTO BRASIL TEAM
- OFFICE MANAGER, WATOTO BRAZIL
Daniel was first introduced to Watoto in 2008 when our Watoto Children's Choir performed at his church. On that day, God planted in his heart a love for the ministry, made his love for Africa grow, and reinforced his conviction to dedicate his professional life to the Kingdom of God. In 2014, Daniel had the opportunity to visit Watoto and meet his sponsor child in Uganda, and then later he traveled with the Watoto Children's Choir through Brazil as an interpreter. Daniel holds a degree in International Administration and a postgraduate degree in Management of Christian Organizations and joined our team in 2016 as the manager of Watoto's Brazil office, in Curitiba / PR, and has high expectations for what God has planned for Watoto's future.
Job Titles:
- Member of the WATOTO US LEADERSHIP TEAM
- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WATOTO US
In 2005, Eugene and his wife joined a team who traveled to Uganda to help build a home in one of the Watoto villages. As a builder, he was intrigued by the idea. That visit was the first time he saw potential in Africa. Soon after, he and his wife joined Watoto as leaders on the Watoto Children's Choir. In 2008, Eugene stepped into the role of Executive Director for the US Office in Tampa, Florida, excited to continue serving Watoto and remains hopeful for the future.
Job Titles:
- Member of the WATOTO CANADA TEAM
- COMMUNICATIONS & OPERATIONS MANAGER
Jennifer Ramnath was born and raised in the Greater Toronto Area. She graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, and from Brock University with a Bachelor of Education degree. Jennifer is married to Chris Ramnath, and happily resides in Brampton, Ontario. She has been serving with Watoto since 2016 and loves working here because she feels called to care for orphans and widows in their distress. Here, she is able to be involved, and see firsthand how the love of Jesus is transforming the lives of women and children in Africa.
Job Titles:
- COUNTRY DIRECTOR
- Member of the WATOTO CANADA TEAM
Lorne Hamlyn grew up in Newfoundland, Canada and graduated from EPBC with a Bachelor of Theology degree. He and his wife Krista had the privilege of serving as team leaders on the Watoto Children‘s Choir from 2005 to 2007. After working in Alberta for several years, Lorne was invited back to provide leadership to the Watoto Canada office. He loves the opportunity his current role gives him to serve God by raising support for the work Watoto does to care to the most vulnerable in Uganda and South Sudan. Lorne and Krista live just outside of Hamilton, Ontario and have two beautiful daughters, Kylie and Kendyl, and a sweet Golden Doodle named Rosie.
Job Titles:
- Member of the WATOTO BRASIL TEAM
- OFFICE ASSISTANT, WATOTO BRAZIL
Nathália has always had a passion for Africa. She's been able to travel there twice doing missionary work. When then Watoto Children's Choir toured in 2013 and performed at her church, Nathália met the kids on tour and fell in love with the ministry and what God is doing through it in Uganda. A few years later Nathália was selected to join the Watoto Brazil team. Since then, she has helped Watoto expand the Kingdom of God and share of the love of Jesus through the beautiful testimonies of transformation and redemption of our Watoto children. Nathália is married and has a degree in Tourism. She considers it a privilege to work for a ministry that embraces her personal passion for Africa, being part of what God is doing in Uganda, South Sudan and the world!
Job Titles:
- DIRECTOR of FINANCE
- Member of the WATOTO CANADA TEAM
Sara Havlik was introduced to the world of accounting at an early age by her father. She used to assist him with his volunteer work of preparing income tax filings for under-resourced families in their community. Sara has worked for years within Finance and attained her accounting professional designations of the Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Certified General Accountant (CGA). Sara's financial and accounting expertise, as well as her passion to help the most vulnerable, led her to serve at Watoto Canada as the Director of Finance beginning in 2017. She and her husband, James, have two boys, Stephen and Joshua, and volunteer as a family at their local church in various initiatives and community outreaches.
Job Titles:
- Member of the WATOTO US LEADERSHIP TEAM
- CFO / DIRECTOR of FINANCE, WATOTO US
Valerie has always had a passion for serving in ministry. Before joining our team, she accumulated a wealth of experience working in finance within the not-for-profit sector on the West Coast. In 2007, she relocated to Tampa, Florida, and after learning about Watoto she joined our team and used her expertise to help us further develop our financial systems and processes. It's been a match made in heaven.