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After discovering and volunteering with EMI, John joined the US Office with a desire to see EMI grow in West Africa.  Since then, he has been involved in over 45 projects around the world with the majority in West Africa and has led more than 20 project trips. 

John joined EMI in 2010 and served as the West Africa Coordinator for several years. In order to better prepare himself for service in the region, he stepped out in faith in 2014 to attend language school near Paris where he met his future wife Céline. As EMI decided to launch an office in francophone West Africa, John became a core member of the team that started up the EMI Senegal office in 2016.

In addition to the myriads of projects John has worked on, he has also served the office in many varied ways over the years. Whether in discipling interns and staff, leading worship with his guitar skills, troubleshooting IT issues, hosting visitors and team dinners, overseeing office finances, working through legal issues, or the countless other tasks he undertakes, John has demonstrated the heart of a true servant leader.

Though titles are much less important to him than humbly following the Lord’s leading, John now serves as Deputy Director – Design Manager in the EMI Senegal office.

John and Céline make their home in Mbour, Senegal. They welcomed their first child, Luka, in December 2019, and their second child, Eliam, in December 2022.

John, we praise the Lord for the good work he has done through you! Thank you for your service, and we pray for the Lord’s blessing on you, your family, and your ministry.

It is an honor to celebrate together N's 10-year anniversary with EMI. N has provided valuable finance support and administration for the EMI MENA office since joining the organization in 2014. In her role as Administrative and Finance Manager, N ensures clear and accurate record-keeping and provides essential government coordination to maintain our local business registration. As a member of the office leadership team, N offers wisdom and essential local perspective to decision making and goal-setting. She serves with humility and grace, always ready to offer a smile.

N along with her husband R and two children, C and A, are active in their local church and enjoy participating in office social events. Outside of her work and family responsibilities, N takes courses at a local college as time allows to pursue personal development in areas that can further support the mission of the organization. She enjoys gatherings and bringing people together. On that note, she enjoys going on and organizing retreats with family and friends, especially at a place a bit outside of town where they can enjoy nature in its simplistic beauty.

We are grateful for N’s many contributions to our team and office, and look forward to the next chapter ahead!

For over 15 years, Vicky Mah has served EMI using her incredible gifts! Vicky first came to EMI as a civil engineering graduate and served as an intern in the US office for two terms in 2008-2009. She has been with EMI ever since, first as an administrative assistant to the US intern programme, then as a US HR administrative assistant. Vicky joined the EMI Cambodia launch team in 2016, working in project development, human resources, and the fellowship programme until her return to the US office in 2022.

Vicky now serves as Fellowship Coordinator and Member Care Coordinator at EMI USA. Her organization and expansion of our member care services has come at a critical time and she’s excelled in this role with her empathic nature and experience living abroad.

Additionally, Vicky has been helping EMI GO as a Social Media Editor for a number of years and if there’s fun being had inside or outside the office, Vicky likely had a hand in making it happen!

Outside of work Vicky serves on the governing board of her church, loves playing soccer, and most nights a week is engaging with her community in Colorado Springs.

Thank you for 15 years of faithful service with EMI, Vicky!