LEADERSHIP
New Life for Haiti operates on a mostly volunteer basis so that the vast majority of our resources can be put to work directly in Haiti. We support about 30 Haitian staff members who help with many details of our work in Haiti. Our American staff consists of our Executive Director, Marnie Van Wyk and a part-time Missions and Development Assistant, Amanda Stone.
New Life for Haiti is overseen by an active Board of Directors, made up of people from both business and ministry backgrounds. The 16 members of the Board oversee various aspects of NLH's work: Governance, Finances, Operations & Logistics, Development & Programming/Ministry.
New Life for Haiti operates on a mostly volunteer basis so that the vast majority of our resources can be put to work directly in Haiti. We support about 30 Haitian staff members who help with many details of our work in Haiti. Our American staff consists of our Executive Director, Marnie Van Wyk and a part-time Missions and Development Assistant, Amanda Stone.
New Life for Haiti is overseen by an active Board of Directors, made up of people from both business and ministry backgrounds. The 16 members of the Board oversee various aspects of NLH's work: Governance, Finances, Operations & Logistics, Development & Programming/Ministry.
Fran Leeman is the founder of New Life for Haiti and serves on the New Life for Haiti Board of Directors. He and his wife Linda live in the Chicago area and have two grown children. Fran makes 4-6 trips to Haiti each year, and works closely with our Haitian staff. He speaks fluent Kreyol and invests heavily in building our key relationships in Haiti. The Haitians we work with consider him a real friend and often say that "things are different since you came here". You can email Fran at fran@newlifeforhaiti.org.
Pennie Helenhouse serves as New Life for Haiti’s president and chairman. As an elder law attorney in Joliet, Illinois, Pennie brings to New Life for Haiti extensive experience in serving vulnerable children and disabled adults in Will County, Illinois. Pennie’s prior experience was in the financial services industry, where she served as a project manager, consultant, and director of international business development, including initiatives in Asia, Central America, South America, and Eastern Europe. You can contact Pennie at newlifeforhaiti@newlifeforhaiti.org
Mike Hoffman serves as treasurer for New Life for Haiti. As a vice president at Teska Associates, he strives to help people, places, and communities thrive through creative planning and design. That work is focused on listening to the needs of residents, learning about unique local history and culture, and leading the community in solutions to address those needs. Mike is an active member at Crosswinds Church in Plainfield, Illinois, where he serves as treasurer, worship team member, and gardener. You can contact Mike at newlifeforhaiti@newlifeforhaiti.org
David Larson serves as New Life for Haiti’s secretary. David brings his education and experience in emergency management, public safety, communications, and logistics to assist New Life for Haiti’s operations, governance, and programming efforts. He lives in the Chicagoland area with his wife and two teenage children, all of whom serve in their local church. You can contact David at newlifeforhaiti@newlifeforhaiti.org
Marnie Van Wyk is New Life for Haiti's Executive Director. Marnie brings a unique balance of mission focus, fundraising strength, analytical depth, and professional stability to New Life for Haiti (NLH). Marnie has served in multiple capacities for NLH, including Trustee for the Board of Directors responsible for overseeing the School of Hope project, then as Faith Missions Director responsible for many aspects of NLH’s operations. Adaptable in changing environments and experienced working with both our Haitian staff and American donors, Marnie oversees global ministry efforts in both Haiti and the U.S. You can email Marnie at marnie.vanwyk@newlifeforhaiti.org
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Amanda serves as Missions and Development Assistant and works remotely from the Atlanta, GA area. Amanda and her best friend/beloved husband, Taylor, have been married for three years in August. They have a 4-year old beagle/pointer mix named Bueller. Amanda & Taylor are members at Roswell Community Church. They enjoy backpacking and hiking together. In her free time, Amanda likes to curl up with a good book, invest in friends, and write. You can contact Amanda at amanda.stone@newlifeforhaiti.org
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