What We Do...

The board of Mission of Hope, Bolivia manages and confirms issues of finance and policy. We work together to take on new challenges and brainstorm ways to better support our staff working in Bolivia.

Cindy Thacker

Founder / Secretary

Cindy Thacker, founder of Mission of Hope, Bolivia, was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina, grew up in a military family, graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in nursing, is married with children and nine grandchildren.

David Vollmer

Treasurer

David Vollmer is dedicated to serving others through his work at a large nonprofit, where he manages both accounting and shipping medical supplies overseas. Married for nearly 40 years, David finds great joy in spending time with his five children and 16 grandchildren.

Cathy Gross

Director

Cathy has been a supporter of Mission of Hope Bolivia since its beginning. She enthusiastically participated with her husband, Charlie, for ten years and endeavors to help see God’s will accomplished through the work of the mission for the Bolivian people. At home she enjoys caring for their young grandsons while instilling spiritual principles in their hearts.

Edwin Lee

Director

Dr. Edwin Lee is the founder and Medical Director of Reston ENT, a medical group in the Washington D.C. region which specializes in adult and pediatric otolaryngology. A Michigan native, he came to faith during college, which led him to pursue a career in medicine. He and his wife, Jea, are committed to serving both locally and globally. Since 2013, he has been participating in annual medical mission trips to Bolivia and now serves on the board of Mission of Hope to further support its gospel-centered work.

Brian Haden

Director

Brian found Christ through Young Life. Brian was a firefighter for nearly 10 years before becoming an entrepreneur. Brian has been around the world on mission trips with his family. He has serviced as a Fire Department and Law Enforcement Chaplin for nearly 20 years. Brian has been involved with MOHB for 20 years.

Chad Myhre

President

Chad planted Calvary Chapel of Charlottesville and has been pastoring there for over 25 years. He has been involved in foreign missions ministry in many countries, traveling often to places like India, Nepal, and Philippines to teach the Bible and train pastors. He and his wife Julie have seven children and seven grandchildren. Chad has served on the board of Mission of Hope, Bolivia for over 20 years and has served as President since 2022.

Jerry Goode

Director

Jerry has spent his career working with technology, specializing in the development of sophisticated systems designed to address a variety of business requirements. His experience spans software development through executive leadership, predominantly in early-stage startups. Jerry has also contributed as a board member for several not-for-profit organizations and later joined one as a staff member to enhance their technology and operational efficiency. He is currently a partner at a boutique consulting firm that specializes in developing and hosting custom software solutions, with a longstanding commitment to supporting Christian non-profits.

Martha Dixon

Director

Martha first came to Bolivia to assist with the construction of the Sucre clinic. Since then, she has participated in several of the surgery teams. Martha is quiet, compassionate and extremely generous. She does whatever it takes to get the job done. She is hardworking and always stands up for the underdog.

Staff

Ivonne Gilmer

Executive Director

Ivonne has been intimately involved with Mission of Hope, Bolivia for many years as both a board member and a volunteer. She has built solid relationships with our staff in Bolivia and has served as a translator between our national staff and our team in America.

Julie Myhre

Administrator

Julie handles all the day to day operations of Mission of Hope, Bolivia, processing donations, sending out receipts, and general bookkeeping. She has been serving in this role since 2022.