Our Team
Jan Ashley
Founder/CEO
Jan.Latsha@4MDP.org
(701) 341-1607
Jan moved to Kenya with her family in 1989. During their time spent in Kenya she developed friendships among the Maasai community, leading to teaching literacy classes and sharing her faith in God. In 1998, Maasai Development Project (MDP) was registered as a non-profit organization both in the US and in Kenya. After moving back to the states, Jan divided her time traveling between North Dakota where her family moved and Kenya to continue the work. Now residing in College Place, Washington, she continues working with MDP, to give hope to the community she has come to love. Jan is the mother of four wonderful children and 5 beautiful grandchildren.
Lynette Zapara
Director of sponsorship
Lynette.Zapara@4MDP.org
(509) 443-5666
When Lynette first visited Kenya with Jan in 2003, she left a large part of her heart there. Immediately she wanted to know how she could be involved and volunteered time with Maasai Development Project (MDP). At the time she was working full time as a nurse, however, she still found time to volunteer. Now living in Idaho Falls, ID, with her husband, she is a full time volunteer for MDP not only as the Director of Sponsorships, but as Jan’s assistant as well. Lynette is a mother of three sons and loves spending time with her three grandchildren.
Ogoti Kenani
Administrator Kenya
Ogoti.Kenani@4MDP.org
+254-741-642125
Megan Ulmer
Office Manager
info@4mdp.org
509-443-5666
Rachelle Stephenson
Director of Marketing & Media
info@4mdp.org
509-443-5666
Ogoti lives in Nairobi, Kenya and began working with Maasai Development Project (MDP) in 2004 as the Administrator. Ogoti comes with much knowledge and expertise. He has a heart for people which is evident in the love the children show him at the MDP Education Centre and the respect that he holds with the MDP Lay Pastors. Ogoti is a well respected lawyer in Kenya, known for his honesty and integrity. Ogoti and his wife have three children and one beautiful granddaughter.
Born and raised in Spokane, WA, Megan has dedicated over 20yrs to serving the community. With a deep passion for helping others, she has spent much of her life making a positive impact on youth and families in the area. A proud wife and mother of two daughters, Megan is driven by a strong sense of community and the desire to inspire future generations. Her commitment to service and personal connection shapes everything she does, always striving to uplift those around her.
Rachelle came to Maasai Development Project (MDP) in 2024. She enjoys serving her community, sharing her faith in God, and loves to cook. She has dealt with abuse/trauma and have found resources and healing with God’s grace and guidance. When given the opportunity to work for MDP, her heart was filled with joy to be able to a part of doing God’s work to rescue children. She lives in Spokane with her husband and has 4 children.