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For the Nations Staff

Our staff is supported by nearly 40 volunteers who support our daytime English programs. 

Matt Kasowski

Matt Kasowski

Executive Director

Matt brings more than 12 years of cross-cultural experience working in Central Asia. He has led teams both in the business and non-profit sector. Matt is happily married to Jill for 17 years and they have 4 very active children.  
Katheryn Wolfe

Katheryn Wolfe

Operations Director

Katheryn has experience in non-profit management, project management, and instructional design. She also has a Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults. She enjoys spending time with students, either on the soccer field or at the dinner table.

Arielle Bateman

Arielle Bateman

Development and Communications Director

Arielle has worked as a nonprofit storyteller for more than 12 years. As a dedicated fundraiser and communicator, she enjoys sharing stories of transformation and building relationships in the community. She loves helping people to discover their philanthropic passions and to support the work that’s closest to their heart.

Ellim Wegerbauer

Ellim Wegerbauer

Fairfax Site Manager

Ellim has experience in cross-cultural ministry, career consulting, project management, and fundraising and happily serves the students, teachers, and volunteers at our Fairfax location. She enjoys building long-lasting relationships with friends, eating good food, and talking about the transformative love of Jesus.

Justin Raymer

Justin Raymer

Alexandria Site Manager

Justin loves to meet, connect, and pray with people.  He’s a farmer at heart who has experience in agricultural development, construction, and project management.  He enjoys learning languages, making new friends, and tasting food from any culture.

Vera Fernandes

Vera Fernandes

Trauma Recovery Director

Danny Wegerbauer

Danny Wegerbauer

Adult Education Director

Danny brings 4 years of working with international students through his time with Bridges International. He has a Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults.

Kristen Raymer

Kristen Raymer

English Instructor

Kristen is a former elementary education teacher who focuses on literacy with our adult language students.  She has experience in several bilingual educational settings and enjoys building relationships with students and their families.

Anissa Tyler

Anissa Tyler

English Instructor

Anissa has been a teacher for 25 years in a variety of disciplines and settings.  She completed her TESOL certification through the University of Georgia and specializes in teaching our literacy and entry level English courses.  Anissa enjoys engaging not only with our students but also with their children – including providing occasional homework tutoring sessions over WhatsApp.  Anissa also enjoys deep conversations around their backyard fire pit.

 

Corinne McCaw

Corinne McCaw

Intern

Corinne is passionate about connecting with people and hearing their stories. She has spent the
last few years mentoring English Language Learners at a local highschool and children who
have been impacted by domestic violence. In her free time, Corinne enjoys hiking with her dog,
reading, or catching up with a friend.

Brenda Paniagua

Brenda Paniagua

Children's Worker & Operations Assistant

Brenda is passionate about working with children. She is from Peru, and in her country, she began working with children at the age of 16 in an early childhood education center. She takes joy in being part of the lives of the little ones, as she loves the idea of being part of their earliest memories. She is deeply grateful that God is using the talent He gave her to serve Him at FTNDC.

Board of Directors

Chris Sicks

Chris Sicks

Board President

Church Planter at One Voice Fellowship

Larry D. Harris, Sr

Larry D. Harris, Sr

Board Treasurer

Chairman of Deacon Board, Oakland Baptist Church

Bashar Ayesh

Bashar Ayesh

Board Member

Consultant with Washington DC based training school

Wayne Jenkins

Wayne Jenkins

Board Member

Pastor for Discipleship and Missions at First Baptist Church

Cheryl McKeon

Cheryl McKeon

Board Member

Director of Children and Family at The Falls Church Anglican