Celestin Musekura

Dr Musekura is an ordained Baptist minister who was born and raised in Rwanda. He is the President and Founder of the African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM, Inc.) which started in 1994 in response to the Rwandan genocide. The vision is Africa without violent tribal or religious conflicts, the mission is to develop servant leaders in the African church community who reconcile and transform lives affected by conflict and injustice. It operates in Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda with the ALARM US Office in Dallas, Texas.

Dr Musekura has a Masters degree and PhD in Theology. He is married to Bernadette and they have four children. Their primary home is in Dallas, Texas and Celestin splits his time between the USA and East Africa.

John Peake

John Peake is husband to Caelene Peake and their three children: Judah, Levi and Victoria.

John grew up in Texas, in the DFW area. He worked for 15 years in business management and project management, mainly at Starbucks Coffee.

During those years, John gained a Bachelors in Finance and went on to earn a Master’s in Business Administration.

John founded the NGO, Amazi Water, in Burundi in 2015. He and his family have been living in Burundi since 2017 and plan to remain there for many years to come.

John is passionate about large-scale project management in the Developing World. He has the patience and skill to navigate the complexities of the project and loves to see people connected, equipped and uplifted.

John’s ultimate form of relaxation is on the front porch with a steaming cup of coffee and a copy of The Economist. John is a faithful follower of Christ.

Caelene Peake

Caelene Peake grew up in Cape Town, South Africa. After High School, she went on to study for a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Social Work. The practical nature of the degree led her straight into the field, where she began her long career of service to vulnerable populations, with a particular interest in community development.

Caelene’s work in Texas was in Refugee Resettlement, where she was responsible for the Burundian population entering Texas through the UNHCR program. This work with Burundians began in 2004 and amazingly led to a life in Burundi itself!

Caelene adores her 3 children, is an outdoor fanatic and is passionate about healthy relationships in every area of life. Caelene is a faithful follower of Christ.

Nathan Sheets

Nathan Sheets is the founder and chief steward of Nature Nate’s Honey Co., the #1 branded and fastest-growing honey company in the U.S. Nathan got the nickname “Nature Nate” in college because he was a nature lover and outdoorsman. After graduating from college and owning his own ad agency, Nathan began serving in the ministry. He has journeyed on 100+ mission trips all over the world with the goal of helping others. He was also one of the driving forces behind the global “I Am Second” media campaign that highlights stories of hundreds of lives transformed through the grace of Jesus Christ. In 2010, he decided to make honey his full-time endeavor, and life has never been sweeter. As Nate likes to say, “The Lord has blessed us so we can be a blessing to others.”

John Peake 

John grew up in the United Sates, in Texas. Over his 10+ years working for Starbucks Coffee, he gained valuable experience in people management, project management and handling large budgets.

After completing his Finance Degree followed by an internationally focused MBA from The University of Texas in Arlington, he grew extremely interested in Burundi. The Lord made the way for John and his family to relocate to Burundi for the long-term and establish Amazi Water as the only clean water project in the country.

John believes that all Christians are called to serve the Lord, no matter they are, but he is especially grateful to be in Burundi. In this challenging environment, he has come to know God more fully.

Caelene Peake 

Caelene Peake grew up in Cape Town, South Africa. After High School, she went on to study for a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Social Work. The practical nature of the degree led her straight into the field, where she began her long career of service to vulnerable populations, with a particular interest in community development.

Caelene’s work in Texas was in Refugee Resettlement, where she was responsible for the Burundian population entering Texas through the UNHCR program. This work with Burundians began in 2004 and amazingly led to a life in Burundi itself!

Caelene adores her 3 children, is an outdoor fanatic and is passionate about healthy relationships in every area of life. Caelene is a faithful follower of Christ.

Jake Kidane 

Jake joined Amazi Water in 2021. Before coming to Amazi Water, he was the Program Director for Compassion International, Africa Region.

Jake has many years of experience working in the developing world, overseeing multiple projects in different countries simultaneously. Jake’s strong relational skills and calmness under pressure make him a gift to the Operations department.

“Working at Amazi Water is an amazing opportunity to serve Burundi by overcoming barriers through faith, collaboration, and strategy”

Shaun O’Donnell

During his 27 year career in the international humanitarian response; in over 20 countries across Africa, the Middle East and Asia, Shaun has held various roles in leadership and program management.

Shaun joined the Amazi Water team in August of 2021, after having worked for two significant organizations in Burundi, Terre des Hommes, and the International Rescue Committee.

After starting at Amazi Water, Shaun was immediately struck by the high level of dedication and impressive drive to fulfill the mission. This remains a keen source of motivation for him as he heads up the Operations Support department.

Jacob McKee 

Jacob is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the state of Texas.

He has been with Amazi Water since 2018 and has 10+ years of nonprofit accounting experience. He has made multiple trips to Burundi to work with the team and see firsthand the work Amazi Water is doing.

With each trip his love and passion for Burundi grows! When not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife Jill and their two kids, Emmaline and Wilson.

Maria Epifanis 

Maria has been with Amazi Water since June 2019, heading up the HR department.

Passionate about people management, Maria has been working in Human Resources for almost 15 years. Always seeking to boost employee satisfaction, engage in career development, and conduct HR strategic planning, in order to help the organization reach its goals.

She thoroughly enjoys working in an environment with cultural diversity, and is grateful to be part of the team!

Jonny Harris 

Jonny is a Chartered Civil Engineer and Chartered Water and Environmental Manager with over 20 years of experience in the African water sectors. Jonny gained his degree at Warwick University and specialized at Cranfield postgraduate and research University, both in the UK.

Motivated by a passion to change the landscape of water and sanitation services in less developed nations, Jonny established Isidima Design and Development in 2014. Isidima is an innovative engineering consultancy dedicated to the research, design and implementation of effective sanitation and water treatment systems that seek to restore dignity to people.
Jonny is also the designer of the Arumloo toilet that flushes on 2 litres of water, providing equal access to hygienic flush toilets.

Jonny started at Amazi Water in 2017 and now leads the engineering team to ensure that Amazi Water implements effective water systems that can be easily maintained to provide a secure potable water supply for the people of Burundi.

Bob Thorp 

Bob and his wife Becky grew up in Latin America as missionary children. They met in Peru where Bob was Country Director of Food for the Hungry, and Becky was teaching health promoters in the Amazon Jungle.

They have 3 children – Heather, Nathan, and Kaitlin. They are blessed with 9 grandchildren! Bob has worked in Thailand, Somalia, Peru, and Argentina with Food for the Hungry and also as Baptist Missionaries.

In 2004, Bob joined Compassion International, where he oversaw various programs, such as the HIV-Aids response, WASH, Disaster Relief and Vocational Training.

Living Water International recruited him in 2011 where he held positions as Senior Director of Technical Training and Equipment, as well as Senior Vice President of Operations.  Bob’s passion is developing people.  He has a master’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture.

His greatest joys are time with family, traveling, and gardening.  Bob is a hands on, field guy with a warm smile and a can-do attitude!