Rick Maingot
Lead director, finance & strategyCo-founder; guides large-scale decisions and oversees finances across BCP programs.
United States
Leadership and coordination based in the U.S.
Field leadership and program staff in Kinshasa and surrounding areas.
Denise Maingot
Lead director, humanitarian programsShapes humanitarian strategy and partners with our orphanage, social assistance, and clinics in Kinshasa.
Bernadi Kola
U.S. Support, technical & informationBorn and raised in Kinshasa, DRC; now in Utah on the U.S. Support team, helping lead technical systems and the information team.
Janessa Penate
U.S. Support, projects & reportsBased in Utah; on the BCP U.S. Support team since January 2025. Oversees all projects and reports and works directly with staff on quality control and time management.
DRC Team
Leadership Close to the Communities We Serve
Field leadership and program staff in Kinshasa and surrounding areas.
Hermes Itina Mayamba
Lead director, operations (Kinshasa)Runs day-to-day operations in the DRC and aligns departments so programs stay on mission.
Jean-Marc
Programs & partnerships, KinshasaSupports program design with local partners, schools, and community leaders across project sites.
Richard Nkongo
Education department; school network director (AAE)Manages our eight schools in the DRC: financials, academic competitions, and education expansion. Oversees American Academy of Excellence sites with principals and teachers day to day.
Nathan Mahunda
Scholarship departmentLeads scholarships for students after high school. His team follows about thirty students per year: universities, majors, programs, and financial needs.
Jonathan Kayembe
Business DepartmentWith a degree in business, Jonathan oversees our business endeavors within BCP, helping to run our sewing training centers, microloan projects, and other new business endeavors within Kinshasa.
Sarah Nzomba
Head accountant, finance department (Kinshasa)Head accountant and a vital part of operations: financial oversight for our schools, offices, and businesses.
Camille Ilunga
Orphanage overseerBCP runs one orphanage with nine children. Mr. Camille oversees meals, health, education, activities, and church attendance.
Olivier Kadima
Field liaison, humanitarian & clinicsConnects field teams with medical and social programs and follows up with families in need.
Meya Batalu
Project manager, medical clinic & social assistanceSince May 2024, project manager of our first medical clinic in Kinshasa: medical records, humanitarian aid for patients without means of payment, and administrative needs. Social assistance is a major part of BCP. She oversees cases from scheduling surgeries and finding employment to purchasing medication, and keeps private donors updated with essential case details and reports.
How We Work Together
How We Work Together
Listen Locally
Field leaders start by listening to the people and communities closest to the need.
Coordinate Responsibly
Local and international teams align on priorities, resources, and follow-through.
Build Lasting Impact
Together, coordinated effort turns into programs that last.
Our Values
What Guides Our Team
Integrity
We do what we say we will do.
Service
Communities come before convenience.
Accountability
We track results and own our outcomes.
Collaboration
Two countries, one coordinated team.