Meet Our Team

We work to restore and uphold trust, loyalty, sincerity, confidence, stability, faith, intelligence and to change the attitudes of the societies we serve.

Meet Our Team

STEVEN TENDO

President

A human rights activist and was also a political activist in Uganda. He was detained and tortured by authorities. 

AMBER COMBS

State Director-Vermont

Our New England Regional Director oversees our programs and operations throughout the Northeastern United States. 

HANNINGTON KASSAGA

General Secretary

Iam from Uganda and I met Pastor Steven in Church, loved his passion for helping and supporting everyone in need and his friendly character.
When I came to this country, I realized that so many times we take life for granted most especially when you grow and live with the people you have known and lived with since child hood.

KATEREGA RODNEY

State Director-Washington

He applies his deep expertise in both strategic management and hands-on technical support. With a strong background in network management, he excels at leading teams to design, implement, and maintain robust and secure IT infrastructures. His leadership ensures operational excellence and the seamless delivery of technical services across the state.

REBECCA VICKERY

Fundraiser

Rebecca Vickery is passionate about international ministry and bridging cross-cultural divides. After overcoming a long-term illness, she is excited to resume her work with New Americans and those seeking asylum. Alongside Steven Tendo, she is dedicated to furthering God’s Kingdom and showing His love to a world in need.

Owen Caldwell

Grant Author

Owen Caldwell, Grant Author for ELOI Ministries, is a Ph.D. student at the University of Vermont researching neurologic disorders. He applies his technical writing expertise, honed through research at Loyola University Chicago and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, to secure essential funding for ELOI’s mission.

NEVILLE FRANCIS MORRIS

Volunteer Office Administrator

Neville Morris, originally from Franconia, New Hampshire, is an engineer
by trade and a new member of the Burlington community. He joined ELOI ministries in June of 2024 with an aspiration to contribute to  the incremental social progress of the region.

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