Our Team
Jan Ashley
Founder/CEO
Jan.Latsha@4mdp.org
(701) 341-1607
Jan moved to Kenya with her family in 1989. During their time spent in Kenya she developed friendships among the Maasai community, leading to teaching literacy classes and sharing her faith in God. In 1998, Maasai Development Project (MDP) was registered as a non-profit organization both in the US and in Kenya. After moving back to the states, Jan divided her time traveling between North Dakota where her family moved and Kenya to continue the work. Now residing in College Place, Washington, she continues working with MDP, to give hope to the community she has come to love. Jan is the mother of four wonderful children and 5 beautiful grandchildren.
Lynette Zapara
Director of Sponsorships
Lynette.Zapara@4mdp.org
(509) 443-5666
When Lynette first visited Kenya with Jan in 2003, she left a large part of her heart there. Immediately she wanted to know how she could be involved and volunteered time with Maasai Development Project (MDP). At the time she was working full time as a nurse, however, she still found time to volunteer. Now living in Idaho Falls, ID, with her husband, she is a full time volunteer for MDP not only as the Director of Sponsorships, but as Jan’s assistant as well. Lynette is a mother of three sons and loves spending time with her three grandchildren.
Ogoti Kenani
Administrator Kenya
Ogoti.Kenani@4mdp.org
+254-741-642125
Ogoti lives in Nairobi, Kenya and began working with Maasai Development Project (MDP) in 2004 as the Administrator. Ogoti comes with much knowledge and expertise. He has a heart for people which is evident in the love the children show him at the MDP Education Centre and the respect that he holds with the MDP Lay Pastors. Ogoti is a well respected lawyer in Kenya, known for his honesty and integrity. Ogoti and his wife have three children and two beautiful grandchildren.
Megan Ulmer
Office Manager
mdpinfo@4mdp.org
509-443-5666
Born and raised in Spokane, WA, Megan has dedicated over 20yrs to serving the community. With a deep passion for helping others, she has spent much of her life making a positive impact on youth and families in the area. A proud wife and mother of two daughters, Megan is driven by a strong sense of community and the desire to inspire future generations. Her commitment to service and personal connection shapes everything she does, always striving to uplift those around her.
Rachelle Jones
Director of Marketing & Media
mdpinfo@4mdp.org
509-443-5666
Rachelle came to MDP in 2024 and is the Director of Marketing/Media. She is a Deaconess and also involved in multiple ministries in the Spokane Valley Adventist Church. She loves the outdoors, cooking, serving my community, and finding new thing to learn. She feels it is a privilege to be doing God’s work, being a part of helping to rescue young at-risk girls. She lives in Spokane and has one son.