Meet Our Team

Bryan Klinchuch is a dedicated individual with a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of children. As a co-founder, board member, and current President of TMHU, Bryan brings his business background and expertise in real estate research and development to the organization.

 

Bryan's commitment to helping children goes beyond his professional life. He has actively volunteered as a coach at the Y, using his skills to mentor and guide young individuals. Furthermore, Bryan's desire to make a difference led him to found the mission in Uganda, where he tirelessly works to improve the lives of those in need.

 

Although TMHU may be a smaller organization, Bryan believes in the power of its impact. He recognizes that even reaching a few individuals can create a significant change in their lives.

 

Originally from Idaho, Bryan has developed connections and friendships in North Carolina and Utah. Currently residing in Texas, he cherishes the time spent with his wife, three children, and four furry companions, including two dogs and two cats.

 

Bryan's dedication, business acumen, and passion for helping children make him an invaluable asset to the non-profit board, ensuring that TMHU continues to make a difference in the lives of those it serves.

Elizabeth joined the TMHU board after her first trip to Uganda in 2023 to meet her sponsored child, Joyce and has already returned several times since. She is committed to the TMHU mission more than ever after meeting Joyce, the other TMHU kids and their mentors Fred and Ivan. She’s discovered the people of Uganda have “sunshine in their souls” and is always planning her next visit. 

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Elizabeth oversees the Higher Education Initiative to help graduating students realize their dream of attending university.  As an entrepreneur, she is always seeking creative ways to solicit support for this effort and other needs of the program.  She takes every opportunity to talk about this organization she is so passionate about. 

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Elizabeth is a Presidential Founder and Sales Representative for Green Compass Global, CBD. She supports Kaleideum, HOPE and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Elizabeth’s proudest accomplishments are her family; husband Michael, daughter Mary Bevins and son Thompson, and her work with Take My Hand Uganda. In her spare time she enjoys watching her kids play soccer, going to the gym, and skiing with her family.

Joe is the CFO of Nationwide Marketing Group. Prior to his job at NWG, he was the CFO of Tokyo Joe's in Centennial, Colorado leading their finance, accounting, treasury, and IT functions. Joe's previous roles have also included VP of Finance and Controller at Boston Market and Senior Consultant at Ernst & Young. He holds a BBA in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame.

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Joe enjoys college football, playing golf and tennis and skiing with his wife and 4 children.

Cathy is a recent addition to the TMHU family after her daughter, Kate, joined Eleanor and Elizabeth on the 2023 trip.  

 

Cathy has her masters degree in Nonprofit Management. As a former volunteer coordinator, fundraiser and grant writer she understands the creativity and compassion it takes to run an organization with limited resources.  She's witnessed the TMHU mission gain great momentum and is excited to see more fruits from this talented group's labor.

 

Since "retiring" from the workforce to raise her family, Cathy has volunteered for many causes including Denver Children's Hospital, There with Care, and Ronald McDonald House. Currently she serves on the Pediatric Advisory Board for the The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, is a weekly Meals on Wheels volunteer and member of the Parish Life Committee at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Winston Salem. 

 

The Dennens are recent transplants to Winston Salem from Colorado.  They have 4 children and two furries.

Eleanor has been directly involved with TMHU since its inception in 2014. A nurse by trade and devoted wife and mother for over 22 years, Eleanor joined TMHU as a sponsor hoping to play a small part in giving these once abandoned children a happy, bright and hope-filled future. She immediately found that her small footprint had a much bigger impact than she ever imagined possible.

 

"The unique grass-roots nature of this organization makes deeply meaningful and personal relationships with our kids and mentors possible. They have changed our lives as much as we have changed theirs." Eleanor joined the board in 2016 after her first trip to Uganda. She and her daughter Helen have been to Uganda together 6 times since 2016 and they don't plan on stopping any time soon. Eleanor lives in Winston-Salem, NC with her husband Joe. They have 3 children Helen, Emory, JB and 2 dogs. 

Wesley is a valuable addition to our team, joining in early 2024. He received his Degree in Information Technology from Purdue University. His technical knowledge enhances our online presence, bringing TMHU a wider audience. With his expertise and dedication, we are confident he will help us achieve our goals and make an impact in Ugandan community. 

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Wesley has a passion for health and wellness and is a fitness trainer and nutrition coach.

Anna has been involved in THMU since 2017 after a trip to Uganda with her daughter, Lili.  Her curiosity of other cultures combined with years living abroad motivated her to visit Uganda.  It was after this trip that her priorities changed.

She has always valued education as it is the gateway to a healthy and successful life. This is why she is devoted to the new Higher Education Initiative. 

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As a single mom to her now adult children Max and Lili, she has used her talents to build a career that allowed her to fulfill her dreams as well as her children's.  Founder and President of G’Anna Inc., Anna has a passion for creating events that make guests feel at home.  She has entertained many design celebrities, authors, and countless clients through the furniture industry.

 

With her connections and strong beliefs in equal educational opportunities, Anna has dedicated her gifts and passions in helping these bright and determined TMHU students.

Helen has been involved with the TMHU Family since 2016, when she took her first of five trips to Uganda alongside her mother, Eleanor. Beginning at age 12, she has had the honor of growing up alongside this special group of children, furthering her passions for service and working with children.

 

Helen is studying biology at the UNC Chapel Hill, with aspirations of attending medical school. Her involvement with TMHU has undoubtedly introduced her to the value and importance of a service-orientation, which she hopes to further within the medical field.

 

Upon returning from the 2023 TMHU trip summer after her freshman year at UNC, Helen had a new perspective on how fortunate she was to receive a college education. Wanting nothing less for the TMHU Children, she founded our Higher Education Initiative to start fundraising and expand TMHU’s mission to include a college education. With help from Kate Dennen, MB Myers, and the entire TMHU team, the project has made immense progress and opened exciting doors for TMHU.

My name is Fred Nkoba. I currently serve as a mentor to our TMHU kids. I also tend to the TMHU Operations here in Uganda. 

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Originally, I am from one of the most notorious slums in Kampala. My life was forever changed when I became a sponsored child and was able to spend time in the United States with the African Boys Choir. When I returned to Uganda I received an excellent education at Makerere University where I played soccer.

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I began a life long mission of giving back and volunteered at a local orphanage. I met Bryan when he and his wife traveled to Uganda to adopt their daughter. When the children of the orphanage were abandoned I reached out to Bryan for help. 

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I'm so proud of the progress our children have made and the leaders they have become. I look forward to continuing to work with them as they embark on their newest endeavor - education at the University or trade school.

I'm a formerly sponsored child, through Compassion International! My heart has always bled for the young souls especially those that are in need. I personally know how it feels to stay on an empty stomach for days, putting on two pairs of clothes for a month without washing them. I know what it means to see others feeling love from their parents, and you don't see any shoulder to cry on.

 

And finally you get someone to stand with you all that irrespective of stature! So my passion rose from the grassroots of poverty and hope being built inside of me!

 

I was captured by the generosity and heartfelt kindness of the THMU family and the love!! So I really loved to join this prestigious organization to help fulfil their mission and objectives!