Andrew Kroes joined Because International in 2015 as president. A jack of all trades, he helps wherever needed, though he spends the majority of his time on strategic planning, financial oversight, relationship-building and special projects....

Sarah Hille started with Because International in 2018 as a volunteer before joining part-time in 2019 and transitioning to full-time shortly after. As director of impact, she guides how we define, measure and share the...

Missi joined Because in early 2024 and serves as our director of operations, where she oversees the full breadth of Because's financial, HR and operational functions, including shoe production and logistics. Missi has an MBA...

Anna Lee, director of marketing, joined Because International in 2024 to drive the strategy and execution of the organization’s marketing content. She holds a Master’s in Technical Communication from Boise State University and brings over...

Jeanne joined Because as director of donor relations in April 2023 after more than 20 years working in the nonprofit space amongst organizations with missions ranging from conservation to social justice. Most recently, Jeanne was...

Logan, relationship manager, joined Because in May 2023. At Because International, he helps facilitate generosity by working with supporters and sharing stories about the impact they've made. He also assists individuals and organizations purchasing shoes...

Philis is an Information Technology graduate who joined Because International in August 2025 and currently serves as West Kenya Program Coordinator, with a primary focus on Busia County. She leads and coordinates the distribution of...

Japheth first officially joined Because in 2018 after meeting Founder Kenton Lee in 2007 while he was in Kenya. Japheth oversees factory and field quality control of The Shoe That Grows, as well as maintaining...

Harliet joined Because International in early 2024 to support entrepreneurs and has since grown into a broader role as the Kenya programs manager, where she leads partnership communications and field engagement across Kenya. Prior to...

Angie joined the Because team in March 2023 as accelerator coordinator before stepping into her current role as impact analyst. In this role, Angie digs into field survey data and helps to tell the story...

Kelly joined Because International in 2022, bringing experience from a range of organizations—including time at the nonprofit Mission Aviation Fellowship and nearly five years as COO at TVSL of Idaho, where she built processes that...

Jenn Taylor joined Because International as donor experience specialist in September 2024—returning to Idaho from Washington, where she worked as a communications coordinator for a local church. Her passion for nonprofit work was sparked by...