Esther Bayizere

SUPPORT STAFF

Esther wears many hats at HFL’s office, from clearing to preparing meals.

Marie Chantal Numukobwa

TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Chantal is passionate about working with vulnerable children and seeing them experience holistic wellbeing. She oversees the work in the Transitional Program and serves as a child and family therapist. She has more than 17 years of experience as a therapist, school counselor, and in women empowerment programs. Chantal holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and an advanced diploma in Mental Health Nursing.

Emmanuel Niyomugabo

RWANDA CASE ATTENDANT

Emmanuel, a former HFL beneficiary, supports youth in educational services. He leads catch-up classes, school work revision, and ensures youth who have dropped out of school are able to successfully return to the classroom.

Alessandra Durham

US BOARD MEMBER

Alessandra serves as Chief of Staff for Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. She has worked on critical issues such as affordable housing, the opioid epidemic, race and social justice, developed and strengthened relationships with communities furthest from opportunity to ensure more diverse perspectives are considered in policy development, played a key role in the response to COVID-19, and led Snohomish County’s refugee resettlement efforts in collaboration with community and non-profit partners.

Alessandra was raised in Snohomish County and resides in Everett. She attended the University of Washington and holds bachelor’s degree in Society, Ethics, and Human Behavior and holds a master’s degree in business administration. Alessandra enjoys biking, exploring trails, traveling, reading, playing with her Shiba Inu, and spending time with her family and friends.

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LEARNING TRIP

Want to travel to Rwanda to see the impact you are helping to create while learning about the country, culture, and ethical tourism?

Consider joining us on a Learning Trip! The next Learning Trip is tentatively scheduled for Summer 2021, dependent on COVID-19 travel restrictions.

If interested, email admin@hopeforlife.us.

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