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Steve Davis
Executive Director

 Steve received a Bachelor’s degree from Dallas Baptist College, a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a M.A. from St. Mary’s in Counseling. My passion for disadvantaged children began in 1989 working with abused kids on a children’s home campus in San Antonio. That position morphed into an international ministry that took me to Russia, Romania and Moldova. Serving now with JMI allows me to continue eight previous years of service in Moldova, and add the blessings of service in South Africa, Ecuador and Brazil.

Maggie Rollins
Administrative Assistant

I am from Nashville, TN originally and graduated with a degree in Spanish and World Business and with a minor in Child and Family Studies from the University of Tennessee. For two months during a summer in college, I was blessed to be apart of a mission team to various cities in Mexico that truly left a mark on my life to serve Christ through helping the disadvantaged in food kitchens, on the streets, and in orphanages. After graduation. I worked for a year as a social worker and learned so much about the love of Christ by coming alongside children and families in their time of need. I have a true heart for serving in the name of Christ and am excited to be a part of JMI.

Olga Ieseanu
National Director, Moldova

 My name is Olga Ieseanu. I was born in a southeastern town in Moldova in 1973. From 1980 to 1990 I went to a local school where I graduated with high grades and a few diplomas. My favorite subjects at school were Literature, Writing and Languages. In 1991 I was accepted at the State University “Aleco Russo” in Balti where I got my major degree in Teaching and Translating of German and English Languages. After graduation I taught University students along with elementary school students. In 1999 I married Dorel, a pastor and a wonderful husband and father. We have a 3 year old son, David, who is a blessing to us from God. I have seven years of professional experience working with children and families in need from our country.

Alina Magdaliuc
North Region Coordinator, Moldova

My greatest desire has always been working with children. This is why I graduated from Belts State Teacher’s Training University with the profession of English and French teacher. After working in school for 2 years and getting Master’s degree I started working with JMI, which allowed me to implement my knowledge of foreign languages and child psychology into helping abandoned and orphan children. God blessed me with a great family supporting me in this service to God but my family has now multiplied by all those kid who need our love and support.

Elena Vasilachi
Grace House Psychologist, Moldova

My name is Elena Vasilachi. I was born on January 22, 1975 in Mascauti community, Criuleni district, Republic of Moldova. In 1992 I graduated the local school and the same year I applied for the Technological College in Chisinau to continue my studies in technology of clothes manufacture. After college I worked as a seamstress in a local company. From 1996 to 1998 I studied at the Theological Pedagogical College in Chisinau where I earned the degree of a Teacher of Theology. For two years I worked in an auxiliary school as a teacher where I taught children spiritual-moral education. From 2000 to 2004 I worked for the international organization, Titus from Chisinau, as a teacher –trainer. In 2009 I graduated the State University “I. Creanga” from Chisinau where I studied Psycho-pedagogy and logopedy. For two years I worked at a day care center for children with disabilities in Criuleni town as a special trainer then as a director of the center. In July 2009 I accepted the position of psychologist for JMI and A Hope and A Future’s Transitional Living Program for girls – Grace House.

Ina Rudi
Accountant, Moldova

My name is Ina Rudi. I was born on September 24, 1974. In 1991 I graduated the local general school and the same year I was accepted at the Academy for Economic Studies of Moldova, the Faculty for Accountability and Economy. In 1998 I started my work activity at a state institution. Since 2001 I am a member of Jesus Savior Baptist Church in Chisinau. I have worked in a few companies as an accountant. In 2002 I assumed the position of chief accountant. At the present time I am working in the Mayor’s office and at A Hope and a Future in partnership with JMI as a chief accountant. In 2008 I graduated the Pedagogical Theological College and got a degree in Youth Ministry.

Antonina Ignatiuc
Chisinau/Straseni Sponsorship Interpreter

My name is Antonina Ignatiuc. I was born on January 24, 1988 in Chisinau, Moldova. My mother Antonina is a nurse in Medical Christian Centre “Emanuel “and my father is a teacher in “Police Academy”. My parents and I attend Jesus Savior Church in Chisinau. After I completed high school in 2007, I got a scholarship at Teacher Training University (Faculty of Foreign Languages) where I presently study. Most of the subjects are taught in English and Spanish. During the summers I have been involved with camps and short-term mission trips in different Moldovan villages. Most of all I like to serve and encourage kids and women because in my country there are a lot of injustices against them.