Who we are

Mark Guthrie serves as the Executive Director for the Renew Uganda Initiative (RUI), based in Mukono, Uganda. He has previously worked as the Country Director for Children of Grace (Uganda), Principal at AHA International School (NC), and as the Country Director/Head of School at The Amazima School (Uganda).

Before transitioning to Uganda in 2014, Mark served for 10 years as Head of School at Caldwell Academy, a classical Christian K-12 school in Greensboro, North Carolina. Prior to Caldwell, he served as the Director of The American School of Lyon in Lyon, France.

For 37 years, Mark has focused on advancing the gospel by providing exceptional Christian education to all types of students around the world. He has taught at the collegiate, high school, and middle school levels. Mark holds degrees in Mathematics (BS and MA) and Educational Administration/Supervision (EdS) from Bob Jones University, The Ohio State University, and Lincoln Memorial University.

Mark has four children: Christian, Victoria, Pius, and Brian. Pius and Brian were adopted from Uganda in December 2010.

Solomon Mukasa is an experienced Christian educator and leader with over twenty years of service in Uganda’s education and ministry sectors. As Director of Education for the Renew Uganda Initiative, he leverages his background in leadership, training, and community engagement to strengthen partnerships and advance the mission of renewal and transformation in Uganda.

Solomon has served in various leadership roles within Watoto Schools, including Head of Senior Schools, Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, and Head of Department. He lectures at African Renewal University in Christian Worldview and is pursuing a Master of Arts in Christian Leadership.

A licensed PSI Trainer with ACSI and a certified Trainer with Evangelism Explosion International, Solomon is passionate about developing leaders, training educators, and supporting ministries that shape communities for Christ. He is married, based in Kajjansi-Bweya, and continues to inspire others through speaking, mentorship and community development.

Miriam Litany Pakrwoth is a researcher and development practitioner focused on biblical research that deals with the application of biblical principles to education, industry, and society. As Program Coordinator at Renew Uganda Initiative, she leads the coordination, education research, development, and continuous improvement of RUI’s programs and educational initiatives, translating its Biblical philosophy and strategic vision into practical programs and resources.

She is a co-founder of Ufalme, a biblical research firm, and Anchored, an initiative focused on holistic transformation. Her experience in biblical and education research, framework development, and program design strengthens her contribution to RUI’s work.

Miriam holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Rights, Peace and Humanitarian Intervention from Uganda Christian University and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Research and Public Policy. Her work is grounded in a commitment to research-driven, transformational education and equipping people and institutions for meaningful impact.

Mrs Izizinga has been a Member of the Education Service Commission since November 2018. She holds a Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Literature and a Diploma in Education from Makerere University, a Post Graduate Diploma in Education for Sustainability from London South Bank University, and is a Templeton Fellow in Gifted and Talented Education.

Rose has 45 years’ experience in the education sector, with 37.5 years in secondary schools as a teacher of Literature in English, Deputy Headteacher and Headteacher, and 7 at policy level. She served at Namasagali College, St. Balikuddembe Secondary School, and as Headteacher of St. Peter’s Secondary School Nkokonjeru, Christ the King Secondary School Bulinda, Makerere College School and Kitante Hill School, where she retired.

She was the first woman Chairperson of the National Association of Secondary School Headteachers of Uganda (2006 to 2012), and is now one of its three Trustees. In 2008 she became the first woman President of the African Confederation of Principals and represented Uganda on the International Confederation of Principals.

An ASHOKA ChangeLeader and British Council-validated Master Trainer, Rose has facilitated trainings in leadership, organisational development, 21st-century teaching and learning, strategic planning and andragogy. She served on the Uganda Law Council for 19 years and chaired the Board of FAWE Uganda Chapter (2009 to 2015). She is passionate about Christ and God-centred, inclusive, socially transformational education.

Ruth Senyonjo is an education leader and advocate with over 18 years of experience strengthening education systems across Uganda. She’s served several school institutions including LivingStone International University, Leading Education & Sports program at Watoto Ministries, providing strategic guidance in setting up schools across Uganda and establishing initiatives focused on Christian education, STEM and Vocational learning.

Ruth specializes in education strategy, curriculum reform, leadership development, and systems strengthening. She is passionate about holistic, inclusive education that integrates academic excellence, character development, skills training, and values-based leadership.

Ruth is a co-founder of Renew Uganda Initiative and sits on the RUI Board, overseeing the Educating arm of the Organization. She is married to Robert Senyonjo and together, they have 6 children (6-19 yrs).

Bridget is an enthusiastic Governance and international relations student with strong interest in governance, policy analysis and community development. She is passionate about contributing to initiatives that empower communities and create meaningful impact.

Bridget is an alumni of the Aspire leadership program and the foreign policy analysis training with the US Embassy together with the Lincoln institute of Diplomacy and international relations.

These experiences have shaped her leadership, analytical communication and professional skills.

Pearce Landry serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Granville Capital, Inc., an alternative asset investment firm. He oversees Granville Capital’s funds of hedge funds, its private equity strategy which he started in 2004, and its investments in energy infrastructure.

He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Morehead Scholar and graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a BS in Biology (Highest Distinction) and a Minor in Chemistry. Pearce has served or led in community organisations including Search Ministries, Hope Academy and Young Life. He and his wife Anne have been married for 27 years and have three grown sons.

Jim Wolfe was born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina. After graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill, he founded his custom home-building company, Wolfe Homes, in 1980. He and his wife Alice now employ 60 people and provide the highest quality home construction in the region.

Jim and Alice have five grown children and fourteen grandchildren. Their desire is to love and glorify the Lord and make Him known through their lives.

Todd Guthrie serves as CFO of Place Services Inc. (PSI), a national construction company focused primarily on grocery-retail remodeling. An active CPA, his experience spans public accounting and VP and CFO roles with domestic and international manufacturing and services companies. He previously served as a partner at TechCXO LLC, providing executive services to growth companies.

Todd worships at Providence Church in Duluth, Georgia, where he has served as Deacon, Elder and Bible Study Teacher. He and his wife Kimberly live in Suwanee, Georgia.

Ted Guthrie serves as SVP, Finance and Accounting, for Mansfield Energy Company in Gainesville, GA, one of the largest privately held companies in the US, providing fuel management, transportation and natural gas services to over 8,000 customers. Ted began his finance career at KPMG in Atlanta and is a licensed CPA.

Ted attends Providence Church in Duluth, GA, where he has led worship for over 20 years and served as an Elder for over 15. He and his wife Jennifer have a heart for encouraging the church to worship God together through songs and hymns.

Tim Wrinkle is the Sr. Product Manager of Vocational & Medium Duty trucks and represents Mack Trucks at industry and press events. He has more than 18 years of commercial vehicle experience in engineering, aftermarket, product planning and marketing, and sits on the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) National Steering Committee Board of Directors.

Tim has served on mission trips in the Cook Islands, Central and South America, Europe and Africa. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Oklahoma Christian University and an MBA from UNC Greensboro. He lives in North Carolina with his wife Dana and their four children.

Dana Wrinkle is a nurse anesthetist specialising in OB/GYN and outpatient anesthesia at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health. She served as team leader for Kenya Relief’s Gynecological/General Surgery Team and was the stateside leader for its inaugural Breast Cancer Screening Clinic in Migori, Kenya, in March 2022.

God has sent Dana on four medical missions to Africa. A contributing writer and speaker, she is passionate about encouraging others to say yes to God and find life in unexpected places.

Deborah Proehl-Moser is a 20-year veteran of the real estate industry, starting her own business in 2003 out of a passion to help people with their largest investment.

Before real estate, she spent nearly 16 years in television journalism as a producer, reporter and anchor (1987 to 2002), interviewing hundreds of people. Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, she graduated from Emerson College in Boston. She and her husband Stafford have been married for 30 years and have two children.