Staff

Pamela Crane PhD, Africa Field Manager 
Pamela brings to the job a passion for education, good science, and sustainable community development. Now based in Kigali, Rwanda, Pamela has regular access to our partners to work closely in the field overseeing our water projects. She has a BS in Environmental Biology from Taylor University, a MS in Environmental Geology and a PhD in Water Resources, both from the University of Notre Dame. Pamela also has extensive experience living and working internationally, most recently in Benin, West Africa.

Mike Hamilton, President of US Operations
Mike Hamilton joins the Blood:Water Mission team as President of US Operations after nearly 20 years at the University of Tennessee, where he spent the past 8 years as Athletic Director. During his tenure, he more than tripled the fundraising revenue as well as created one of only 14 self-sustaining athletic departments in the country, providing an additional nearly $10 million annually in direct cash support for the university. Prior to taking on this position, Mike served on the Blood:Water Mission board for 2 years. He and his wife, Beth, have 5 children, and 3 were adopted from Ethiopia. The youngest daughter Kalu, meaning "get the word out," is HIV positive, and since 2009, that is exactly what Mike has been trying to do. As President of US Operations, Mike will provide leadership in the US Programs and Development strategy to increase our financial capacity and global impact.

Victor Huckabee, Brand Design Architect 
Victor fell in love with visual communications at a young age and has always strived to use his talents as a catalyst for change. Victor joined Youth With a Mission's University of the Nations in 2001 and was able to see the world from a wider perspective. Ever since that time, Victor has strived to use graphic design and art to make an impact on the world.

Kellie Lutito, Production Manager 
Kellie graduated from Belmont University with a degree in Marketing. She started her professional career in music working at a management company and record label. Using her experience in artist relations and event planning, Kellie serves in planning and implementing grassroots fundraising campaigns in the US Programs department.

Mike Lenda, Director of US Programs
After over 15 years of marketing and PR experience in consumer, retail and entertainment industries, Mike returned to Nashville to lead the strategic development and implementation of US Programs to enable the growth of the organization in the US, thus increasing the desired impact in Africa.  His passion to join the team was motivated by his desire to use his experience to see lives changed locally and globally and be encouragement to his own children to make an impact in the world around them.

Mendy Myers, Administrative Assistant
After moving to Nashville Mendy spent the past 6 years honing her administrative skills in the music industry.  She has a passion for serving others and a heart for the sanctity of all human life. She provides administrative support for the Blood:Water Mission staff while also serving as an assistant to both Jena and Aaron.

Matt Ward, Grassroots Manager 

Matt, originally from Jackson, MS, is a graduate of Belmont University in Nashville, TN where he majored in Religion & Music with his studies focusing on the arts and social justice. After years of voluntary grassroots service with a number of organizations committed to Africa, Matt served as a U.S. delegate at the 2005 G8 Summit lobbying on behalf of the ONE Campaign during its inaugural year. For Blood:Water, Matt spends much of his time on the road with artists and advocates supporting campaigns all across the country.

Alyssa Womack, Finance Assistant 

Alyssa graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Public Relations and a minor in Business.  Having lived in Texas her whole life, she made the move to Nashville shortly after graduation.  Alyssa developed a passion for Africa during a post-graduation mission trip to Kenya and is excited to be a part of the team at Blood:Water Mission.