Aside from our board of Directors, we have a wonderful team of people behind Hisani Foundation doing the hard work and contributing priceless ideas. We believe that they deserve their own recognition and thanks.
Rob Mayer, Head of Mechanical Engineering (HOME), has an informal education in Mechanics. Previously, he has worked in a garage, fixing vehicles, and in a shop, fabricating dump truck covers. Currently, he works at Turning Point, Inc., working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, helping them to integrate into their communities. He is versed in several different types of vehicles and has worked on both gasoline and diesel engines. He also has experience in sewing, roofing, and building houses. Upon hearing about Hisani Foundation, he expressed interest in being part of the team. He says, “Hisani Foundation gave me an opportunity to make a difference in other’s lives. Even if I help one person, that is more than enough.”
Theresia Mollel is a passionate community advocate and cultural storyteller from Tanzania, dedicated to improving the lives of women and children through health education and empowerment. Through the Maasai Women Health Organization, Theresia works closely with rural communities to raise awareness about maternal health, harmful traditional practices, and girls’ rights, while also sharing the beauty and strength of Maasai culture with the world. She says, “I am working with Hisani Foundation because I believe in its commitment to improving lives through meaningful community support and sustainable impact. It is an honor to contribute to an organization that prioritizes dignity, care, and long-term positive change for the people it serves.”
Caitlin Carmody has spent more than thirteen years helping mission-driven organizations grow through fundraising, strategic planning, and organizational development. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a master’s degree in Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy, bringing together an analytical mindset with a deep passion for serving others. Her journey has taken her around the world, including several years living in India, where she helped build and lead an orphanage while witnessing firsthand how education can transform the lives of vulnerable children. That experience shaped her belief that lasting change begins by investing in people; especially girls and women who are denied opportunities simply because of where they were born. After traveling to Tanzania in 2026, Caitlin felt an immediate connection to the people, culture, and spirit of Arusha leaving her looking for a way to give back. Her search led her to Hisani Foundation, whose mission closely mirrors the work that has guided her throughout her career. She believes every girl deserves the opportunity to learn, dream, and determine her own future, and she is honored to support Hisani Foundations’s vision of creating lasting change for Maasai girls and their communities. Caitlin says, “When I left Tanzania, I felt like I had left a piece of my heart behind. I came home knowing I couldn’t simply admire the work being done there; I wanted to become part of it. Hisani Foundation’s mission reflects what I’ve believed throughout my career: when you educate and empower girls, you change generations. It’s an honor to help build something that will have a lasting impact on communities across Tanzania.”