Board of Directors

fran lutz

Fran Lutz is a founding Board member of Tamani World Children Project. He has 20+ years of international banking experience and a commitment to serving those in need. Fran received his BA in Economics from Franklin and Marshall College.

Founding Board Member

andrew connolly

Andrew Connolly resides in Byram Twp, NJ and attends Sparta Evangelical Free Church in Sparta, NJ. He has two grown, wonderful children and is an Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase & Co. where he has served for over 30 years. Following years of support, Andrew joined the TWCP Board in 2014 – and has visited Tamani Kenya seven different times to date.

President of the Board

Donna elmore

Donna Elmore graduated from Mercyhurst College in 1979. Donna retired from teaching Special Education in June of 2022. She taught special needs children for 30 years. Donna is married to Jim Elmore. They have 2 sons, 2 daughter- in-laws and two beautiful grandchildren. She has a vision to create a safe and educational environment for all the orphans of Nairobi.

Fundraising Chair

Rick Rineer

diane gouge

Diane Gouge and her husband Tom created Tamani World Children Project after falling in love with Kenya's children on a 2008 mission trip to Nairobi. She currently lives in Oxford Pennsylvania surrounded by grandchildren.

Founder and Treasurer of the Board

Tom Gouge

Tom Gouge is the founder of Tamani World Children Project. After serving as President for several years, he continues as a board member working to better the lives of the kids he calls his grandchildren.  Tom is a retired business owner.

Founding Board Member

Harvey Reath