This year’s internship has concluded.  Please contact us if you have any questions.

What July
will Offer

This summer mission features internships with Global Operations & Fund Capacity Specialist area tracks, obtaining training and working on projects that national ministries have requested. The Internship in Global OpsFC (I-GO) will be at an office in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Internships are available in Finance, Technology, Conference & Event Planning, and Communications. Students will participate in a common summer mission experience while interning in one of the tracks listed above as their day job.

Directors

Moeapulu Frances Tagaloa

Frances is from New Zealand and is currently Chief of Staff for Global Operations and Fund Capacity.  She studied a Bachelor of Arts in Maori Studies alongside a Bachelor of Laws, and practiced law for a short while before joining staff. Frances and her husband, Timo started Athletes in Action in New Zealand before she went on to become Chief Operations Officer, leading operations for 16 years. Frances has two adult sons and enjoys gardening, hiking, and mostly spending time with her grandson.                                                          

Eunice Mekwi

Eunice is from Cameroon and is married to Kafah (National DS leader for Cameroon). She is a mother of a multi talented son El-shamah. She graduated with a master’s in Management science from the University of Yaounde II Soa and a Master’s of Divinity in  Leadership from the International Leadership University Cameroon. Eunice joined staff in 2004 and has served on Campus, in AIA, in DS and in Operations having dedicated over 10 years in Operations Leadership in Cameroon. Eunice loves the Lord and is passionate about prayers, worship and is an amateur in swimming

Saki Legle

Saki is from Côte d’Ivoire, in the western part of Africa. He is passionate about leadership and enjoys soccer as a hobby. He joined staff in 2000 and has dedicated 15 years to Operations. Saki holds a degree in sociology.
Since 2002, he has been married to Ahiza (National LDHR leader in their country) and they are the parents of two : Marc (20) is studying architecture and Schamma (17) is in high school.

Tatiana I-GO

Tatiana Paniagua-Tenorio

Tatiana is from Costa Rica, married to Carlos (Cru Costa Rica’s NTL) and mom of 2 wonderful kids, Josué (12 years old) and Ester (11 years old).  She graduated in Business Administration from the University of Costa Rica with another degree in Finances. Tatiana worked in the business world and volunteered with Cru Costa Rica for 8 years before joining full time staff in 2004. Tatiana was the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Area Finance Leader for 17 years before taking her current role as LAC Region OpsFC leader over 2 years ago. She loves the Lord, her family, nature, hiking, serving ministries in LAC and a good cup of hot tea.