Rick Maingot
Lead director, finance & strategyCo-founder; guides large-scale decisions and oversees finances across BCP programs.
United States
Leadership and coordination based in the U.S.
Field leadership and program staff in Kinshasa and surrounding areas.
Denise Maingot
Lead director, humanitarian programsShapes humanitarian strategy and partners with our orphanage, social assistance, and clinics in Kinshasa.
Bernadi Kola
U.S. Support, technical & informationBorn and raised in Kinshasa, DRC; now in Utah on the U.S. Support team, helping lead technical systems and the information team.
Janessa Penate
U.S. Support, projects & reportsOn 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
Lead director, operationsRuns day-to-day operations in the DRC and aligns departments so programs stay on mission.
Jean-Marc
Programs & partnershipsSupports program design with local partners, schools, and community leaders across project sites.
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
Scholarship departmentLeads scholarships after high school; his team follows about thirty students a year: universities, programs, and financial needs.
Jonathan Kayembe
Business DepartmentWith a business degree, he oversees BCP’s business endeavors: sewing training centers, microloan projects, and new ventures in Kinshasa.
Sarah Nzomba
Head accountant, finance departmentHead accountant and a vital part of operations: financial oversight for our schools, offices, and businesses.
Camille Ilunga
Orphanage overseerBCP runs one orphanage with nine children. Mr. Camille oversees meals, health, education, activities, and church attendance.
Dr. Olivier Kadima
Head Doctor & SurgeonHead 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
Project manager, medical clinic & social assistanceManages our first medical clinic since May 2024: medical records, aid for patients who cannot pay, social cases, and donor updates.
Lebon Tshibangu
Business DepartmentLebon 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
BCP Local ProgramAs 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
Social Assistance AdministrationFlori 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.