Our Team - Water To Thrive

Meet our Team

Brint Patrick

Executive Director

Why I’m here: I love engaging and supporting global communities. Water to Thrive provides me an opportunity to blend my passion and experience to be part of an organization that is transforming communities through access to water.

What I love about my work: Working with an amazing team to bridge the divide between the generosity of our donors and the communities we serve.

Gashaw Simeneh

Hydrogeologist / Project Manager

Why I’m here: I’ve witnessed rural, marginalized communities in East Africa that benefit from our water projects, and how people’s lives are being changed.

What I love about my work: Working in partnership, bringing higher impact to a community with minimum administrative costs, sharing different experiences with various cultures

Kellie Shellaby

Office Manager

Why I’m here: I am forever grateful for the opportunity to work alongside a team of individuals who possess such wonderful hearts and compassionate spirits.

What I love about my work: The beautiful smiles and joyful hearts of children who receive clean, safe water for the first time is truly inspiring and amazing. Though they have very little, they are truly thankful for what they do have. You can almost hear the laughter when you look at a photo of their joyous faces.

Jennifer Kondelis

Program Analyst/ Donor Relations

Why I’m here: I came to Water to Thrive hoping for a chance to be a part of something bigger than myself. I’m so amazed every day by the meaningful change this organization creates for the communities we serve.

What I love about my work: I love working with a dedicated team of like-minded people. The sense of camaraderie and shared purpose really takes shape at Water To Thrive. The sense of accomplishment and direct impact on these communities in Africa is truly remarkable.

Jamie Morris

Marketing Director/ Communications

Why I’m here: I discovered Water to Thrive through my research to find an organization working toward ending the water crisis in rural Africa, a cause near and dear to my heart. Water to thrive knocked it out of the park when it came to transparency, professionalism, and impact.

What I love about my work: I love documenting and sharing the impact clean water has on the lives of so many people. Water to Thrive continues to connect me to some of the most caring, selfless individuals I have ever met. The team at Water to Thrive is extremely hard-working, and it’s an honor to learn from each of them on a daily basis. My time here has truly been such a rewarding experience.

Dick Moeller

Founder and Chairman of the Board

Why I’m here: Providence….that sums it up best. From the beginning, there was no grand plan. Things just started happening…..hearts opened, minds went to work, contacts were made, word spread. So many generous, caring people have helped make this possible. It has been a blessed journey!

What I love about my work: Witnessing the joy and gratitude from the blessing of clean safe water! This photo of eight-year-old Alimetu splashing clean water on her face for the first time says it all.