Our Team

Sister Mary Hilda Ify Uzokwe, DMMM

President, Founder

Sister Hilda, a US-based missionary with a Ph.D. in law, is a strong advocate for the less privileged, driven by her work with refugees. As a human rights expert, she dedicates her life to empowering the poor, needy, underprivileged, and marginalized, especially the mentally and physically disabled, through generous individual support.

Deacon Michael Oles

Director/ Supporter/Fundraising Volunteer

Deacon Mike, a physicist and former US Air Force, NASA Apollo 11, and aerospace professional, also taught as a school teacher. Since 2009, his "Off the Streets" mission has housed nearly 10,000 homeless individuals across six US states. This indefatigable Catholic clergy's unrivaled passion for aiding immigrants and the poor will significantly help announce our work and secure donations.

Melanie Cicon

Director/Secretary

Ms Melanie taught Chemistry in High School for 35 years. She has a graduate degree in science and has since retired from teaching. She has unflagging dedication to immigrants and spends a whole lot of time mentoring and providing help to those in need. Her dedication and commitment to the organisation opens her up to volunteer as a fundraiser.

Marcella Boudreaux

Director/ Fundraiser

She was a special educator for 29 years before retiring. She has a BS in social work and completed certification in special education before going into teaching. She ardently believes in the Bible teaching that we are all immigrants in foreign lands and she's committed to the Lord's calling to serve underprivileged persons in any way she could.

Cassandra Russell

Director/ Fundraiser

Sandy is a seasoned educationist, entrepreneur and an accomplished philanthropist. She is also dedicated to assisting women in consecrated life in no small way. Her love for the poor is boundless and she is here to serve that cause with passion. She sees herself as a custodian of what God has given her and her husband, Eric and so will serve God keeping nothing to herself.
Our Lady Mother of Mercy