Hope For Korah Staff

Eve founded Hope for Korah in 2011 out of a deep desire to respond to the extreme poverty she witnessed in Ethiopia. Today, she serves as Executive Director, overseeing the organization’s programs and operations in both Canada and Ethiopia. She works in collaboration  with the Board of Directors, HFK's Ethiopia Country Director, and local staff. Eve regularly travels to Korah and often leads short-term teams from Canada and the U.S. to engage with the community and support ongoing work.

Born in Germany, Eve spent her early years across Europe, including two formative years in Sardinia, Italy, where she was first exposed to life in orphanages and deep poverty—experiences that left a lasting impact. She later earned a Social Work degree from the University of North Dakota, where she met her husband, Dave. They settled in Florida, adopted three sons, and Eve worked in addiction prevention and juvenile corrections.

After moving to Canada in 1995, Eve and Dave adopted their daughter from China. While homeschooling their four children for 14 years, Eve also supported children with learning disabilities as a certified multi-sensory language therapist. She later returned to social work, focusing on domestic and international adoptions—including work in Ethiopia, where she was first confronted with the realities of poverty affecting vulnerable families.

The seeds for Hope for Korah were planted in 2010 when Eve joined a two-week medical mission trip to Ethiopia and unexpectedly found herself in the community of Korah. The conditions she encountered were unimaginable, and her heart was deeply moved for the people living there. After returning to Canada, she couldn’t forget the people she had met. Over the next year, she embarked on a journey of prayer and reflection, asking God, how she might respond. In July 2011, with the support of her family and friends, Hope for Korah was founded. (Read the full HFK story.)

Eve’s vision has always been to walk alongside local leaders to create long-term, sustainable change. Her hope is to see families break free from the cycle of poverty and find hope for today and tomorrow—trusting God every step of the way.

Originally from Eritrea, just north of Ethiopia, Hosanna immigrated to Canada in 2016 and joined the HFK team in 2018. Growing up in an impoverished country, devastated by war and religious persecution, Hosanna witnessed her own parents, and other families struggle to provide for their children, sacrificing everything to give them the best life they could. This experience shaped her compassion for the families of Korah and deepened her empathy for their efforts to build a bonded and God-fearing family.

 Hosanna's deep love for her African home and her special connection to Ethiopia is evident in all she does at HFK. As our Finance Manager, Hosanna brings a wealth of experience in project financial management to support the day-to-day operations of our ministry.

With a professional background in accounting—most notably in humanitarian and development work with the European Union—Hosanna specializes in Project Accounting. Her attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and fluency in English and Amharic make her an invaluable part of the team.

 Beyond her professional expertise, Hosanna brings warmth and hospitality to the HFK office. She is especially loved for hosting traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremonies, which create a rich sense of community and connection.

 Hosanna enjoys paddle boarding, swimming, and serving coffee to friends. She is a true asset to our organization and a beautiful bridge between our Canadian home office and the people we serve in Ethiopia.

Melanie joined the Hope for Korah team in May 2022, bringing with her a diverse background in inventory control, project management, and team leadership. Her organizational expertise is invaluable in her role as Sponsorship Manager, where she fosters meaningful partnerships and ensures the smooth coordination of sponsorship efforts.

Her journey to Hope for Korah was deeply personal. Following a life-changing season in 2019, Melanie began praying for a role that would teach her compassion, humility, and offer a new perspective. That prayer ultimately led her to HFK, where she now finds fulfillment in connecting with sponsors and sharing the inspiring stories of families in Korah.

In her role, Melanie oversees the sponsorship program—including initiatives such as Family Empowerment and Student Education—working closely with both sponsors and Ethiopian staff to ensure the needs of beneficiaries are understood, communicated, and met with intention and care.

She has traveled to Ethiopia several times and continues to be inspired by the resilience of the Korah community and the dedication of HFK’s local team. Melanie finds great joy in witnessing the impact of HFK’s programs and feels honored to be part of an organization bringing hope and transformation to vulnerable families.

Outside of work, Melanie enjoys snowboarding, hiking, camping, and spending time with friends and family—especially on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, her favorite place to unwind.

Julia serves as our Office Administrator and Program Support, ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day office activities and providing essential support across our programs and staff. With over 20 years of experience in office administration—including past roles as an executive assistant—Julia brings a deep well of organizational expertise and a heart for service.

She is drawn to administrative roles because of her natural love for scheduling, coordinating, and keeping things running efficiently—and we are definitely reaping the benefits! Her decision to join a non-profit was intentional; she was drawn to HFK's mission to create lasting change in the lives of children and families. Julia is continually inspired by the dedication and compassion of those around her who work every day to make a positive difference in the world.

When she’s not at work, Julia cherishes time with her family, especially babysitting her young niece and nephews. She also enjoys unwinding with a good book or a movie.

Susan serves as our Communications & Sponsorship Assistant, bringing stories to life through newsletters, reports, updates, and social media. She loves sharing updates about our sponsor families and helping build meaningful connections between them and our sponsors.

After spending 10 years living and working in East Africa, Susan returned to Canada seeking ways to stay engaged in meaningful, impactful work connected to the region she loves. She found that opportunity through Hope for Korah and is excited to use her experience and gifts to support the vision of transformation happening in Korah.

Her past work in Africa includes supporting vulnerable mothers and children through a malnutrition program and caring for patients at a mission hospital in rural Burundi. Having spent most of her adult life overseas, Susan is now settling into a new chapter in beautiful British Columbia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia University in Edmonton.

In her free time, Susan enjoys running, hiking, cooking, and travelling with her family.

As the Media Assistant at HFK, Claire helps bring the stories of our work in Ethiopia to life.  Through social media, website updates, and graphic design, she creates engaging content that connects our supporters to the impact happening on the ground.

Claire graduated from the British Columbia Institute of Technology with a certificate in Graphic Design—a skillset that has been instrumental in her role at HFK.

She finds great joy in seeing the real impact of our programs through the photos and stories shared by our team in Ethiopia. Being part of HFK gives Claire a deep sense of fulfillment; she considers it a true blessing to be part of such a loving, caring, and encouraging community, united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful difference. 

Outside of work, Claire enjoys exploring a variety of creative hobbies, including silk-screening t-shirts, painting, and crocheting.