The Angel Projects of America
For 15 years, Olivia worked for Southern Wine & Spirits with inVision Marketing Solutions, where she was the Group Service Manager. This position included social media, graphic design, photography, videography, and programming.
Olivia studied graphic design & advertising at College of DuPage and continued her education at Olivet Nazarene University, graduating magna cum laude in business administration in 2008. Olivia has volunteered at Calvary Church in Naperville, IL, for many years as a staff photographer, attending and recording events and special services.
She went on her first mission trip with Calvary Church in 2011 to Kenya and has dedicated her life to full-time humanitarian mission work, both abroad and stateside. She has worked in South Africa and Uganda teaching English to children as well as women who had to leave school early due to poverty or family illnesses.
Olivia created projects in Uganda in the villages of Kashji and Rushaga
for women which will enable sustainable income; jewelry making and sponsoring a local farm where the women are able to maintain and grow cabbages which they are able to sell at the local market.
Olivia has also traveled to India, the Philippines, Cambodia, South Africa, and Haiti working with women and children empowerment programs to create sustainable projects.
OLIVIA FOSTER
Co-Founder
Susan is a 6th-grade dual-language teacher with Peoria Public School District 150. She graduated from Northern Illinois University with an M.A. in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) in 2007 and holds a B.A. in anthropology and Spanish, also from Northern Illinois University.
Susan is an active member of Tremont Baptist Church in Tremont, IL, where she teaches Sunday School and Awana and serves in leadership on the Toolshed Team.
Susan has been involved in missions since she was 17 years old, and she has spent time living, studying, and teaching abroad.
SUSAN OERTLE
Co-Founder
Uganda Team
The Angel Projects Uganda
LUCKY TAREMWA
General Manager
Lucky is the powerhouse behind the day-to-day operations of The Angel Projects Uganda (TAPU), overseeing our team, security, construction, and community projects.
Trained in Brick Laying and Concrete Practice, Lucky is also a talented master builder whose skills have helped bring many of our projects to life.
But what truly makes Lucky special is his heart for his community. For years, he has generously volunteered his time and talents, always ready to step in wherever he is needed. His dedication to empowering others, especially women and families working toward better livelihoods, reflects everything The Angel Projects stands for.
We are incredibly proud to have Lucky Taremwa leading TAPU as our General Manager and are excited for this next chapter!
TURINOMUHANGI SYLIVER
General Manager &
Publication Communications Manager
We’re so lucky to have Turinomuhangi with us at The Angel Projects Uganda. He is a dedicated teacher and researcher. His leadership in Uganda has been so valuable to this community.
MUGISHA GARD
Project Coordinator
Mugisha is responsible for initiation, monitoring and providing excellent field support in all children and women activities and gather feedback from community beneficiaries.
He pursued a degree in SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL ADMINISTRATION and is giving huge support on the administration side for the betterment of the Angel Projects Uganda.
JANE
Elderly Project
Meet JANE, one of the brightest hearts at The Angel Projects Uganda!
Jane has been with us for years, and her love for the community—especially our elderly—is unmatched. Every week, she and Gard visit the most vulnerable 4–5 times, bringing food, medical care, and helping with daily chores.
But what makes Jane truly special is her smile and joyful spirit. Her jokes, laughter, and kindness lift the hearts of the elderly, making them feel cared for, young again, and full of hope.
We are incredibly blessed to have Jane leading our Weekly Elderly Project and spreading so much love in Rubuguri!
NGABIRANO JUSTUS
Co Founder
Ngabirano has lived and worked in this community his entire life, generously dedicating his time, land, and heart to helping his community survive and thrive.
After years of service and leadership with The Angel Projects Uganda, Ngabirano has felt called to a new chapter—ministry. He is currently attending college, pursuing Biblical Studies and preparing to serve others through faith and ministry.
While his path may be changing, his heart for his community remains the same. We are incredibly proud to support him as he follows this calling and continues a life dedicated to serving others.
"Being a born again Christian puts me in position to give spiritual guidance to our partners(women and children) and ensure spiritual and moral uprightness in them. Psychosocial support to children is my hobby!"
DANIELLE CLARK
Project Manager
Danielle came to the Angel Projects Uganda as our Brand Ambassador, but has brought so much to the foundation that she is now a Project Manager over two wonderful projects she brought to the organization.
She has completed her BA in International studies and is now working on her MSc in Applied Social Science (Global Social work & Social Policy). Her passion for assisting others in making a positive change has been the main driving force in pursuing these qualifications. She is also a creative individual who enjoys sketching, painting, baking and exploring new artistic concepts that can be shared with our project partners.
Danielle has been on multiple volunteer missions to Uganda since 2014 and has become dedicated to helping the communities of South-West Uganda.
Since working with TAPA & TAPU Danielle has created the Bakery, Sprinkles of Joy in 2019, the Greenhouse Project in 2021, and introduced new crafts to our weaving groups and has made a start on addressing period poverty by teaching school girls how to make reusable sanitary towels and our Dignity Packs.
