Providing hope through relationships and using a holistic approach to community development, CTC is empowering our world.
Meet CTC
Zane Wilemon
Founder / Executive Director
Back in 2000, Zane was introduced to Maai Mahiu, where he experienced a level of poverty and desperation he had never known. Since his first visit, Zane has been returning to Kenya, listening to stories from the community, addressing problems, and promoting fundamental human rights. With the help of a lot amazing people, CTC was born, and has been creating sustainable change in Maai Mahiu for the last 10 years.
Jeremiah Kuria
Kenya Director
Jeremiah is resposible for the introduction of Maai Mahiu to Zane, and the evential creation of CTC International. Working as a the CTC Director in Kenya, Jeremiah is in charge of overseeing all programs, initiatives, and personel working on the ground in Maai Mahiu.
Mindy Stallings
Executive Assistant/Team Coordinator
After traveling to Kenya in 2007, Mindy knew CTC was meant to be part of her life. Taking care of business back in the U.S., you can catch Mindy working in the Austin office, coordinating teams, deciphering international phone calls, and generally keeping the CTC train running smoothly.
Rocky Muuri
General Manager / Environmental Coordinator
From the moment you meet Rocky, his overwhelming desire to care for our earth is undeniable. Rocky began working with CTC as a volunteer, and served, as the spokesperson for the communities environmental needs. He currently manages several demonstration gardens, and educates the community, young and old, on sustainable agriculture.
Paul Mwaniki
Rafiki Link Coordinator
After volunteering with CTC teams, it was clear that Mwaniki had a passion for empowering youth through education. Nowadays you can find him working full time for CTC as the liaison between the schools in Maai Mahiu, and their partnering schools in the United States.
Liz Josiah
Maliaka Mums Coordinator
Graduating from Maai Mahiu Polytechnic School, Liz now teaches CTC's Maliaka Mums. She is in charge of coordinating the L.I.F.E. Bags operation in Kenya, by overseeing the instruction and productivity of our Mums.
Mum Peter, "CuCu" Jane, Martha, Jane, Margaret & Miriam
Malaika Kids Caretakers
Our Malaika Kids, a group of special needs children in the commnity, are taken care of by this woderful group of women. They have been trained to oversee physical therapy, education fundamentals, and childhood development.
Alice, Monica, Teresiah, Liz, Josephine, Susan, Grace, Mercy, Florence, Esther
Malaika Mums
Our Malaika Mums are the awesome group of ladies that create CTC's L.I.F.E Bags; the hand-made, environmetally friendly, sustainable canvas bags. The bags offer an income for the Mums, allowing them to care for their families, and enroll their special needs children in the Malaika Kids program.
