WHO WE ARE

Man Up began in 2011 with the simple vision of inspiring men to do something about the number of fatherless children in the world. The movement continues today in Uganda, Ethiopia, Dominican Republic, and the United States, fueled by a team of dedicated staff, passionate Board members, volunteers, and donors, who are serious about ending fatherlessness.

Smiling school children gathered together in a classroom or assembly setting.

OUR VISION

TO END FATHERLESSNESS

OUR MISSION

TO MOBILIZE, SUPPORT, AND TRAIN MEN TO MODEL HEALTHY MASCULINITY IN THEIR HOMES, CHURCHES, AND COMMUNITIES

A group of school children with a smiling girl in the foreground, wearing a sweater and checkered shirt. Other children, some smiling and one wearing a face mask, are in the background.

OUR VISION

A FATHER FOR EVERY CHILD

OUR MISSION

TO MOBILIZE MEN TO FIGHT FOR THE FATHERLESS AS JESUS COMMANDS

Eight men standing together inside a gym, smiling with their arms around each other, in front of a graffiti mural of a lion's face.

OUR VALUES

EXCELLENCE

We believe followers of Jesus set the bar for excellence when we do our work as unto the Lord.

RELATIONSHIPS

We believe lives and eternities are changed through discipleship relationships.

GRIT

We believe it takes resolve to do the hard work and lead where others will not go.

OBEDIENCE

We believe knowledge of biblical truth and obedience to God’s commands form the foundation for the mission.

A group of eight men standing inside a gym, smiling for a photo with their arms around each other's shoulders. They are in front of a graffiti mural with abstract designs and a lion's face, near gym equipment and a large window.

OUR VALUES

EXCELLENCE

We believe followers of Jesus set the bar for excellence when we do our work as unto the Lord.

RELATIONSHIPS

We believe lives and
eternities are changed through discipleship relationships.

GRIT

We believe it takes resolve
to do the hard work and lead where others will not go.

OBEDIENCE

We believe knowledge of biblical truth and obedience to God’s commands form the foundation for the mission.

People holding hands in a circle during a prayer or meeting inside a covered open-air space.

OUR DISTINCTIVES

WE VALUE MEN

WE WORK UPSTREAM

WE SERVE THOSE HARDEST TO SERVE

WE’RE COMMITTED TO THE LONG GAME

People holding hands in a circle inside a covered outdoor area.

OUR DISTINCTIVES

WE VALUE MEN

WE WORK UPSTREAM

WE SERVE THOSE HARDEST TO SERVE

WE’RE COMMITTED TO THE LONG GAME

Our Team Members

  • Jeff Ford

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Stephanie Shermeta

    Chief Operating Officer

  • Jamie Brown

    Chief Philanthropy Officer

  • Kam Babb

    Senior Philanthropy Officer

  • Tim McConville

    Director of Strategic Engagement - Missouri

  • Corey Henderson

    Youth / Young Men Team Lead

  • Gabby Shatto

    Adopt-a-Family Team Lead (Tampa)

  • Vicki Tims

    International Programs Coordinator

  • Michael Picard

    Patros Team Lead

  • Vijay Chandra

    Fatherhood Team Lead

  • Anthony Russo

    Communications Team Lead

  • Allan Pereira

    Patros Brand Ambassador

  • Josh Weaver

    Church Engagement Specialist

  • Daniel Grossman

    Men’s Discipleship Coordinator

  • Ana Pimentel

    Grant Accountant

  • Shelleena Baxter

    Assistant Grant Manager

  • Yvonne Nixon

    Program Coordinator (Kansas City)

  • Taylor Jackson

    Fatherhood Engagement Specialist

  • JB Bailey

    Fatherhood Preservation Specialist

  • Joe Bosley

    Fatherhood Preservation Coach

  • John Purtell

    Fatherhood Engagement Coach

  • Jonathan Neal

    Fatherhood Preservation Coach

  • Roberto Guido

    Fatherhood Engagement Coach

  • David Green

    Youth / Young Men Coach

  • Deyron Herrera

    Youth / Young Men Coach

  • Marc Diaz

    Youth / Young Men Coach

  • Jodi Casida

    Executive Assistant

  • Cami Nelson

    Program Coordinator (Springfield)

  • Raul Catuy

    Program Consultant

Our Board Members

  • Gonzalo Mora

    Chairman

  • Andrew Winkler

    Vice Chair

  • Andy Davis

    Treasurer

  • Raul Serrano

  • Laney Gibney

  • Jim Lester

  • Matt Palmer

  • Larry Falls

  • Wanda Jones

  • Leah Negri

  • Aaron Hubbard