Faith. Children. Possibility.

For Theresa, Grace4Kids began long before it had a name. It grew from her Christian faith, a deep love for vulnerable children—especially children with special abilities—and a desire to see those too often overlooked experience joy, hope, and opportunity.

Born and raised in Africa, with chapters of her life in the United States and Southeast Asia, Theresa’s journey across cultures and communities—and her own experience as a wife and mother of two—has deepened her heart for children and shaped how she sees possibility. One belief remains at the center: a child’s circumstances or abilities should never define what they can achieve. Achievement should be defined by talent and opportunity.

She believes every child deserves the chance to play, explore, create, discover, connect, and dream. Meeting new people, places, technology, and experiences can spark curiosity, build confidence, create joy, and help children discover possibilities beyond what they know today.

That belief became Grace4Kids Foundation.

With her Christian faith as the anchor of her life, Theresa founded G4K to create intentional opportunities for vulnerable children to experience dignity, joy, belonging, and possibility—and to know they are: Seen. Valued. Celebrated.

Behind the Vision

• 15+ years in global development

• 3+ years as an independent management, strategy & operations consultant

• Global career across Africa, the U.S., Middle East & Southeast Asia

• Expertise in strategic leadership, organizational development, project, finance and operations management

• Background in public health & digital transformation

• Master’s in Public Health • BA (Hons) Development Studies • Diploma in Training, plus professional credentials in strategy, leadership & management

• LinkedIn Profile

Skills and experience shape how Theresa leads G4K; Christian faith, love for vulnerable children, and belief in their limitless potential give it purpose.

Her hope? That no child feels invisible—that every child knows they matter, they belong, and they have limitless potential.