Compassion International Leadership

Our leadership team serves to define and protect our mission of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Our Global Executive Team, vice presidents and board of directors ensure every decision we make honors Christ, our church partners and the children we serve. 

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Meet Our Global Executive Team

The Global Executive Team oversees the development and effectiveness of the worldwide ministry of Compassion. 

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Jimmy Mellado

President and Chief Executive Officer

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Mark Hanlon

Chief Development Officer

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Pamela Parisian

Chief Information Officer

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Karen Hoida

General Counsel, Senior Vice President of GCSO

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Sidney Muisyo

Chief Program Officer

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Tom Beck

Chief People & Culture Officer

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Joe Wilkins

Chief Financial Officer

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Robert Hawkins

Chief Marketing Officer

Meet Our Vice Presidents

Our vice presidents skillfully lead core areas of Compassion’s ministry, from marketing to technology. 

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Sharon Croos

Vice President of the Asia Region

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James Hansen

Vice President of Risk Management

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Steve Jones

Vice President of Church & Influencer Partnerships

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Brian Kihm

Vice President of Finance

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Joanna King

Vice President of People and Culture Development

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Edouard Lassegue

Vice President of the Latin America & Caribbean Region

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Tony Marciel

Vice President of IT Business Solutions and Engagement

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Danika Mitcham

Vice President of Supporter Operations

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Martha Newsome

Vice President of Program Development

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Chris Olson

Vice President of Global Communications

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Palamanga Ouali

Vice President of the Africa Region

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Brian Rhodes

Vice President of IT Security and Operations

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Apryl Rupp

Vice President of People and Culture Partnerships

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Jill Skordinski

Vice President of Finance & Global Controller

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Zach Sparks

Vice President of Global Philanthropic Engagement

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Michael Stuart

Vice President of People and Culture Resources

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Jodi Vincent

Vice President of Finance & Treasurer

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Kit Williams

Vice President of Global Resource Development


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Bruce Williamson

Vice President of USA Marketing

Meet Our Board of Directors

Our board of directors provides spiritual wisdom and strategic oversight, safeguarding our mission, ensuring accountability and guiding global impact. 

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Jean Francois Bussy

Member Since 2009, Compassion Switzerland Board Chair

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Blake Canterbury

Member Since 2019

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Kristin Colber-Baker

Member Since 2019

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Patrice Duckworth

Member Since 2024

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Dr. Marie Geschwandtner

Member Since 2020, Compassion Canada Board Member

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Dr. Judy Briscoe Golz

Member Since 2004, Board Chair

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Mike Jeffs

Member Since 2010, Compassion Australia Board Member

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Chris Knepper

Member Since 2016

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Dr. Michele Lee

Member Since 2021

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Santiago "Jimmy" Mellado

Member Since 2013

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Shaun Sinniah

Member Since 2025, Compassion United Kingdom Board Member

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Bruce Ybarra

Member Since 2023

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Robert Hawkins

Compassion International Corporate Secretary*
Member 2001-2019;
Secretary 2019-present
*Also serves as Compassion's Chief Marketing Officer

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President Emeritus: Wess Stafford

After 36 years of service, 20 of those in the role of president, Compassion’s president emeritus continues to lend his voice to the mission of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name.