People Behind the Mission

Leadership Rooted in Service

BCP combines local leadership in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with international support in the United States to advance a single, shared mission.

One Mission, Two Countries

Working Together Across the DRC and the United States

Field leadership in Kinshasa and a coordinating team in the United States work side by side, each bringing the perspective the mission needs.

Local Leadership

Decisions are shaped by people who live and work in the communities we serve.

Shared Responsibility

Every team plays a part in keeping programs running and accountable.

Transparent Collaboration

Open communication between countries keeps the mission coordinated and honest.

United States

Leadership and coordination based in the U.S.

Field leadership and program staff in Kinshasa and surrounding areas.

Rick Maingot

Rick Maingot

Lead director, finance & strategy

Co-founder; guides large-scale decisions and oversees finances across BCP programs.

Denise Maingot

Denise Maingot

Lead director, humanitarian programs

Shapes humanitarian strategy and partners with our orphanage, social assistance, and clinics in Kinshasa.

Bernadi Kola

Bernadi Kola

U.S. Support, technical & information

Born and raised in Kinshasa, DRC; now in Utah on the U.S. Support team, helping lead technical systems and the information team.

Janessa Penate

Janessa Penate

U.S. Support, projects & reports

On the BCP U.S. Administrative Team since January 2025. Oversees all projects and reports and works directly with DRC staff on quality control.

DRC Team

Leadership Close to the Communities We Serve

Field leadership and program staff in Kinshasa and surrounding areas.

Hermes Itina Mayamba

Hermes Itina Mayamba

Lead director, operations

Runs day-to-day operations in the DRC and aligns departments so programs stay on mission.

Jean-Marc

Jean-Marc

Programs & partnerships

Supports program design with local partners, schools, and community leaders across project sites.

Richard Nkongo

Richard Nkongo

Education department; school network director (AAE)

Manages our eight schools in the DRC: finances, competitions, and expansion, working daily with principals and teachers.

Nathan Mahunda

Nathan Mahunda

Scholarship department

Leads scholarships after high school; his team follows about thirty students a year: universities, programs, and financial needs.

Jonathan Kayembe

Jonathan Kayembe

Business Department

With a business degree, he oversees BCP’s business endeavors: sewing training centers, microloan projects, and new ventures in Kinshasa.

Sarah Nzomba

Sarah Nzomba

Head accountant, finance department

Head accountant and a vital part of operations: financial oversight for our schools, offices, and businesses.

Camille Ilunga

Camille Ilunga

Orphanage overseer

BCP runs one orphanage with nine children. Mr. Camille oversees meals, health, education, activities, and church attendance.

Dr. Olivier Kadima

Dr. Olivier Kadima

Head Doctor & Surgeon

Head doctor and surgeon at the BCP clinic. Also connects field teams with medical and social programs and follows up with families in need.

Meya Batalu

Meya Batalu

Project manager, medical clinic & social assistance

Manages our first medical clinic since May 2024: medical records, aid for patients who cannot pay, social cases, and donor updates.

Lebon Tshibangu

Lebon Tshibangu

Business Department

Lebon joined BCP in 2025 and oversees part of our Business Department. He has been tasked with opening six new BCP shops and has already made strong progress establishing our stationery store and pharmacy.

David Yebe

David Yebe

BCP Local Program

As Mr. Hermes’ direct assistant, David primarily supports the BCP Local program. He helps coordinate volunteer efforts and community projects that bring people in Kinshasa together to support one another.

Flori Kayembe

Flori Kayembe

Social Assistance Administration

Flori is the newest member of the BCP headquarters team and oversees the administrative work of our Social Assistance Department. He organizes case data and helps ensure donors receive accurate, up-to-date reports and thank-you presentations.

Our Values

What Guides Our Team

Integrity

We do what we say we will do.

Service

Communities come before convenience.

Accountability

We track results and own our outcomes.

Collaboration

Two countries, one coordinated team.

Work With People Committed to Lasting Change

Whether you want to ask a question, explore a partnership, or learn more about our work, our team is glad to hear from you.