OUR TEAM
INTERNATIONAL STAFF
The women and men who represent Outreach every day in communities around the world are more than our peers; they’re our heroes.
INTERNATIONAL STAFF
The women and men who represent Outreach every day in communities around the world are more than our peers; they’re our heroes.
KANSAS CITY TEAM

NIKKI CAW
INTERIM CEO & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
After you hear about everything Nikki does in a day, you might be surprised to find out that she’s just one person. Her title of Chief Financial Officer would seem like the pinnacle of Things To Be In Charge Of, but she doesn’t stop even close to there. She leads all Outreach operations, oversees long-term financial success, leads Donor Services, and manages our headquarters building. Oh, and she’s the entire Human Resources department. And this is all after a morning rowing workout. And not on a machine, but kayaking on actual water. The cold, wet kind that’s outside.
FUN FACT: Nikki’s dog was awarded the prestigious Cutest Dog in the World Prize by a global panel of experts consisting of Nikki. (Meet our entire Secondary Staff)

NIKKI CAW
INTERIM CEO & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
After you hear about everything Nikki does in a day, you might be surprised to find out that she’s just one person. Her title of Chief Financial Officer would seem like the pinnacle of Things To Be In Charge Of, but she doesn’t stop even close to there. She leads all Outreach operations, oversees long-term financial success, leads Donor Services, and manages our headquarters building. Oh, and she’s the entire Human Resources department. And this is all after a morning rowing workout. And not on a machine, but kayaking on actual water. The cold, wet kind that’s outside.
FUN FACT: Nikki’s dog was awarded the prestigious Cutest Dog in the World Prize by a global panel of experts consisting of Nikki. (Meet our entire Secondary Staff)

CHARLOTTE BELSHE-POWELL
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
A degree in Nonprofit Leadership and study in Central America set Charlotte firmly on the international nonprofit path. As Senior Director of Marketing, she’s our Chief Creative Problem Solver who creates campaigns, drives our social media and website forward (right here!), and creates the conditions for our story to spread far and wide. She’s our ever-energized marketing machine who’s motivated to work every day to communicate that at Outreach, we “empower people living in poverty around the world to solve their own problems and live happier, healthier, more hopeful lives.” And, as you may have guessed by now, she’s kind of a nice person.
FUN FACT: Charlotte prepares to teach her spin class by selecting motivational songs with the right tempo. So she’s not just listening to Justin Bieber for fun. It’s work.

CHARLOTTE BELSHE-POWELL
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
A degree in Nonprofit Leadership and study in Central America set Charlotte firmly on the international nonprofit path. As Senior Director of Marketing, she’s our Chief Creative Problem Solver who creates campaigns, drives our social media and website forward (right here!), and creates the conditions for our story to spread far and wide. She’s our ever-energized marketing machine who’s motivated to work every day to communicate that at Outreach, we “empower people living in poverty around the world to solve their own problems and live happier, healthier, more hopeful lives.” And, as you may have guessed by now, she’s kind of a nice person.
FUN FACT: Charlotte prepares to teach her spin class by selecting motivational songs with the right tempo. So she’s not just listening to Justin Bieber for fun. It’s work.

AMANDA CARTER
SENIOR MANAGER OF DONOR SERVICES
After a few victory laps of the upper management tiers in Big Banking, Amanda’s considerable number-wrangling skills were sharp enough to cut glass. Sensing that her expertise could be employed for the unlimited good of all humankind, she joined Outreach, and has since ascended to Senior Manager of Donor Services, ushering in an era of frictionless, error-free mastery of all possible details.
FUN FACT: She enjoys a game of billiards. And she won’t get all defensive if you say “that’s not even a sport.”

AMANDA CARTER
SENIOR MANAGER OF DONOR SERVICES
After a few victory laps of the upper management tiers in Big Banking, Amanda’s considerable number-wrangling skills were sharp enough to cut glass. Sensing that her expertise could be employed for the unlimited good of all humankind, she joined Outreach, and has since ascended to Senior Manager of Donor Services, ushering in an era of frictionless, error-free mastery of all possible details.
FUN FACT: She enjoys a game of billiards. And she won’t get all defensive if you say “that’s not even a sport.”

ELENE CLOETE
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH & ADVOCACY
What do you do with over 15 years of experience in community-development programs, non-profit sectors, and rural sociopolitical contexts — work that involves coordinating outreach programs and conducting research on youth culture, and social and political dynamics? And what if you also hold a Ph.D. in Social Anthropology from the University of Kansas and are a research fellow with the University of the Free State’s Center for Gender and African Studies? If you’re Elene Cloete, you combine your empathy and expertise to embody Outreach’s ideal Director of Research and Advocacy, and you do amazing things every dang day.
FUN FACT: Her interest and passion for all manner of dams and dam-related topics exceeds that of even the most fastidious beaver. It’s incredible.

ELENE CLOETE
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH & ADVOCACY
What do you do with over 15 years of experience in community-development programs, non-profit sectors, and rural sociopolitical contexts — work that involves coordinating outreach programs and conducting research on youth culture, and social and political dynamics? And what if you also hold a Ph.D. in Social Anthropology from the University of Kansas and are a research fellow with the University of the Free State’s Center for Gender and African Studies? If you’re Elene Cloete, you combine your empathy and expertise to embody Outreach’s ideal Director of Research and Advocacy, and you do amazing things every dang day.
FUN FACT: Her interest and passion for all manner of dams and dam-related topics exceeds that of even the most fastidious beaver. It’s incredible.

CHRIS CONTI
CONTENT MANAGER
From the moment Chris first read Robert Frost poems as a kid, he knew he’d be a writer for the rest of his life. The world finally agreed with him a couple decades later by giving him a job writing jokes and poems for greeting cards. Then it was on to children’s books, magazine articles and internet gibberish. 2,400 cards, 14 books and ten hundred thousand blog posts later, he finally gets to lay down some work of real value as Content Manager for Outreach.
FUN FACT: Chris has earned two writing awards and one World’s Greatest Dad mug.

CHRIS CONTI
CONTENT MANAGER
From the moment Chris first read Robert Frost poems as a kid, he knew he’d be a writer for the rest of his life. The world finally agreed with him a couple decades later by giving him a job writing jokes and poems for greeting cards. Then it was on to children’s books, magazine articles and internet gibberish. 2,400 cards, 14 books and ten hundred thousand blog posts later, he finally gets to lay down some work of real value as Content Manager for Outreach.
FUN FACT: Chris has earned two writing awards and one World’s Greatest Dad mug.

LAURA GOETTSCH
DONOR SERVICES & OPERATIONS MANAGER
Every day, there are more things going on around Outreach HQ than can be counted on all the fingers and toes of all the staff members present. Laura is a beacon of calm amidst the frenzy of inspiration and accountability around her. After 13 years practicing law followed by 13 years perfecting her parenthood of three now-teenagers, her powers of conflict resolution are legendary. Thankfully, her desire to empower others drew her to Outreach, where her world-class efficiency matches our global ambitions.
FUN FACT: Lists “CrossFit” as an occasional hobby, which only confirms our suspicions that she has more energy than anyone we know.

LAURA GOETTSCH
DONOR SERVICES & OPERATIONS MANAGER
Every day, there are more things going on around Outreach HQ than can be counted on all the fingers and toes of all the staff members present. Laura is a beacon of calm amidst the frenzy of inspiration and accountability around her. After 13 years practicing law followed by 13 years perfecting her parenthood of three now-teenagers, her powers of conflict resolution are legendary. Thankfully, her desire to empower others drew her to Outreach, where her world-class efficiency matches our global ambitions.
FUN FACT: Lists “CrossFit” as an occasional hobby, which only confirms our suspicions that she has more energy than anyone we know.

MCKENZIE GROSS
DONOR ENGAGEMENT & SUPPORT MANAGER
Along with a degree in both Nonprofit Leadership and Applied Critical Thought and Inquiry, Mckenzie has racked up an accomplishment or two, including (deep breath)… New Roots for Refugees, the Alzheimer’s Association, Gateway to Hope, Union Station of Kansas City, an NGO in Spain called ABD, Outreach International internship, volunteering, fundraising, planning awareness events, donor appreciation (inhale!). And before any of that, at age 11, she fundraised thousands of dollars for a trip to six countries as a People to People Student Ambassador. This makes Mckenzie, in all, an inarguable expert in the industry of Helping People.
FUN FACT: Mckenzie figure skated competitively for 12 years. And, she loves a good theme party. This is either the best or the worst intersection of interests we’ve ever heard of.

MCKENZIE GROSS
DONOR ENGAGEMENT & SUPPORT MANAGER
Along with a degree in both Nonprofit Leadership and Applied Critical Thought and Inquiry, Mckenzie has racked up an accomplishment or two, including (deep breath)… New Roots for Refugees, the Alzheimer’s Association, Gateway to Hope, Union Station of Kansas City, an NGO in Spain called ABD, Outreach International internship, volunteering, fundraising, planning awareness events, donor appreciation (inhale!). And before any of that, at age 11, she fundraised thousands of dollars for a trip to six countries as a People to People Student Ambassador. This makes Mckenzie, in all, an inarguable expert in the industry of Helping People.
FUN FACT: Mckenzie figure skated competitively for 12 years. And, she loves a good theme party. This is either the best or the worst intersection of interests we’ve ever heard of.

ALEX HOUSE
DIRECTOR OF FIELD FINANCE
Some international travel early in life exposed Alex to a variety of cultures, and probably influenced her career path. After grad school and a few years designing and building schools for a nonprofit, she rose to the challenge of Director of Field Finance for Outreach, orchestrating the finances of all our program partners around the world. And as if that wasn’t enough, she also manages field operations in Bolivia and Nicaragua.
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FUN FACT: Alex has probably read more books this week than the rest of us have in the last year or so.

ALEX HOUSE
DIRECTOR OF FIELD FINANCE
Some international travel early in life exposed Alex to a variety of cultures, and probably influenced her career path. After grad school and a few years designing and building schools for a nonprofit, she rose to the challenge of Director of Field Finance for Outreach, orchestrating the finances of all our program partners around the world. And as if that wasn’t enough, she also manages field operations in Bolivia and Nicaragua.
FUN FACT: Alex has probably read more books this week than the rest of us have in the last year or so.

CASEY MAIN
DEVELOPMENT & PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
In Casey’s own words, she’s not afraid to speak out against injustices and empower others to do the same. So it comes as no surprise that she created an entirely new field of study at Graceland University where she graduated with a degree in Communications and Social Change. And that massive achievement is the extent of her accomplishments. Except for being Student Government President, a rare recipient of the Student Life Award, a political campaign captain, a national speech and debate qualifier, and a policy-changing advocate for so many causes that she had to come up with some new ones on her own. Now she’s an integral member of our marketing team, where she (surprise) communicates about our work for social change, community development and putting an end to poverty around the world.
FUN FACT: Will work for tacos.

CASEY MAIN
DEVELOPMENT & PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
In Casey’s own words, she’s not afraid to speak out against injustices and empower others to do the same. So it comes as no surprise that she created an entirely new field of study at Graceland University where she graduated with a degree in Communications and Social Change. And that massive achievement is the extent of her accomplishments. Except for being Student Government President, a rare recipient of the Student Life Award, a political campaign captain, a national speech and debate qualifier, and a policy-changing advocate for so many causes that she had to come up with some new ones on her own. Now she’s an integral member of our marketing team, where she (surprise) communicates about our work for social change, community development and putting an end to poverty around the world.
FUN FACT: Will work for tacos.

ANDREA READ-DAVIS
CHIEF FIELD OPERATIONS OFFICER
Andrea got an early start on the international stage by spending some of her high school years in China. Later on, she started her career as an architect, where she designed buildings that would rise to be strong and lasting. But as much as she enjoyed helping to build structures, she knew she was meant for a purpose that was higher still. Now she helps build partnerships with community groups around the world where people rise to their full potential into lives that are prosperous, empowered, and full of hope. As Chief Field Operations Officer, Andrea oversees all of Outreach’s operations around the world, working to prioritize new strategies, improve systems, and ensure that all our program partners continue to build solutions to poverty that are strong and lasting.
FUN FACT: Andrea loves creating art, especially painting and mixed media, and throwing pots (but not at you).

ANDREA READ-DAVIS
CHIEF FIELD OPERATIONS OFFICER
Andrea got an early start on the international stage by spending some of her high school years in China. Later on, she started her career as an architect, where she designed buildings that would rise to be strong and lasting. But as much as she enjoyed helping to build structures, she knew she was meant for a purpose that was higher still. Now she helps build partnerships with community groups around the world where people rise to their full potential into lives that are prosperous, empowered, and full of hope. As Chief Field Operations Officer, Andrea oversees all of Outreach’s operations around the world, working to prioritize new strategies, improve systems, and ensure that all our program partners continue to build solutions to poverty that are strong and lasting.
FUN FACT: Andrea loves creating art, especially painting and mixed media, and throwing pots (but not at you).
INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT SPECIALISTS

FELEE DELFIN
SENIOR MANAGER OF INTERNATIONAL
TRAINING & MENTORING
With all the big brains at Outreach, you’d think it’d be tricky to name the brightest among us… until you meet Felee. During her decades on Team Outreach, she’s added a galaxy of new skills and become a licensed social worker. In recent years, she’s lent her insights to newer field team members around the globe as our Senior Manager of International Training and Mentoring, helping them grow into the sort of world-changing facilitators embodied by Felee herself.
FUN FACT: Felee’s as dynamic in her off-hours as she is on the job, making the most out of life and savoring all the joys of travels — including new, wild foods, unique methods of transportation, and the occasional swing at a corn festival in Nepal.

FELEE DELFIN
SENIOR MANAGER OF INTERNATIONAL TRAINING & MENTORING
With all the big brains at Outreach, you’d think it’d be tricky to name the brightest among us… until you meet Felee. During her decades on Team Outreach, she’s added a galaxy of new skills and become a licensed social worker. In recent years, she’s lent her insights to newer field team members around the globe as our Senior Manager of International Training and Mentoring, helping them grow into the sort of world-changing facilitators embodied by Felee herself.
FUN FACT: Felee’s as dynamic in her off-hours as she is on the job, making the most out of life and savoring all the joys of travels — including new, wild foods, unique methods of transportation, and the occasional swing at a corn festival in Nepal.

CASSIDY MILLER
SENIOR MANAGER OF TRAINING & SUPPORT
Cassidy has your dream job: As Senior Manager of Training and Support, she travels the world for much of the year, immersing herself in other cultures, solving problems, making plans, building lifelong friendships, and amassing enough stories to win every dinner party conversation for the rest of her life. It’s not luck that brought her to Outreach – she spent her formative years growing into the sort of expert who can get where she’s headed without ever losing her way.
FUN FACT: Is always quietly hoping you’ll want to talk about hyenas.

CASSIDY MILLER
SENIOR MANAGER OF TRAINING & SUPPORT
Cassidy has your dream job: As Senior Manager of Training and Support, she travels the world for much of the year, immersing herself in other cultures, solving problems, making plans, building lifelong friendships, and amassing enough stories to win every dinner party conversation for the rest of her life. It’s not luck that brought her to Outreach – she spent her formative years growing into the sort of expert who can get where she’s headed without ever losing her way.
FUN FACT: Is always quietly hoping you’ll want to talk about hyenas.
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM PARTNERS
ALCANCE BOLIVIA
Cochabamba, Bolivia
ASOCIACIÓN ALCANCE NICARAGUA
Masaya, Masaya Dept., Nicaragua
Santa Lucia, Boaco Dept., Nicaragua
LAKASA NEPAL
Kathmandu, Nepal
OUTREACH INDIA
Rayagada, Odisha, India
OUTREACH CONGO
Lubumbashi, Katanga
Province, DR Congo
OUTREACH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Kasungu, Malawi
HUMAN RESOURCE AND RURAL
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ORGANIZATION (HURREDO)
Siem Reap, Cambodia
OUTREACH PHILIPPINES INC.
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Santiago City, Isabela, Philippines
Masbate City, Masbate, Philippines
OUTREACH ZAMBIA PARTICIPATORY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (OZPDP)
Chingola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia
ALCANCE BOLIVIA
Cochabamba, Bolivia
OUTREACH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Kasungu, Malawi
HUMAN RESOURCE AND RURAL
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ORGANIZATION (HURREDO)
Siem Reap, Cambodia
OUTREACH PHILIPPINES INC.
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Santiago City, Isabela, Philippines
Masbate City, Masbate, Philippines
ASOCIACIÓN ALCANCE NICARAGUA
Masaya, Masaya Dept., Nicaragua
Santa Lucia, Boaco Dept., Nicaragua
LAKASA NEPAL
Kathmandu, Nepal
OUTREACH INDIA
Rayagada, Odisha, India
OUTREACH ZAMBIA PARTICIPATORY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (OZPDP)
Chingola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia
OUTREACH CONGO
Lubumbashi, Katanga
Province, DR Congo