Committed to Nicaragua
Amigos for Christ is a nonprofit organization that facilitates leadership, water, health, education, and economic development in rural Nicaraguan communities. Our mission is to serve, so that Christ becomes more visible. Our vision is to be a model cross-cultural community development organization.
Working Juntos
We work shoulder-to-shoulder with our Nicaraguan neighbors to bring opportunity to rural communities in need. By working together, we spark transformational growth in people, families, and communities.
Our Philosophy
Our work is all about people. Juntos means working together, and that takes listening well, building infrastructure for change, and even picking up a shovel when the time comes.
What Keeps Us Going
Our faith compels us to take action. Through every project, we strive to make Christ visible to each person who comes in contact with our team.
You Can Join Us
There are plenty of opportunities to work juntos with us every year. You can support our work through donations or fundraising, volunteering your time and unique gifts at our U.S. office, or visiting us on a mission trip to Nicaragua.
Our Story
We have invested our lives in Nicaraguan lives since 1997. Read more about the story of Amigos for Christ.
The Amigos Team
Our incredible team of 198 people work juntos to accomplish the mission of Amigos for Christ.
Our Leadership Team
Below are just some members of our Leadership Team who work together to lead our incredible team in the US and in Nicaragua.
Mission Trips These team leaders are committed to facilitating the best mission trip experience for all who come to serve with us. Their team carefully plans in-country travel logistics, delicious food, comfy accommodations, and most importantly, they coordinate the many life-changing connections with the local families you will serve. They can’t wait to make Chinandega your home away from home.
Reyna Valle Figueroa
Mission Trips
Chinandega, Nicaragua
reynav@amigosforchrist.org
TESSA SULIMIRSKI
Missions US
Buford, GA
tessa@amigosforchrist.org
REYNA SILVA
Surgical/Medical Trips
Chinandega, Nicaragua
reyna@amigosforchrist.org
Community Development These team leaders are at the forefront of all of the work Amigos does in local communities. From much-needed physical infrastructure to partnering with families as they experience life transformation, their work is the heartbeat of the organization in rural Nicaragua.
Marierling Mejía
Plan 7
Chinandega, Nicaragua
marierling@amigosforchrist.org
RAMON BACA
Infrastructure Projects
Chinandega, Nicaragua
baca@amigosforchrist.org
JOHN BLAND
Business for Transformation
Chinandega, Nicaragua
johnb@amigosforchrist.org
walter lopez
Water for Chinandega
Chinandega, Nicaragua
walter@amigosforchrist.org
NIDIA BLAND
The Amigos Academy
Chinandega, Nicaragua
nidia@amigosforchrist.org
NIC HERRMANN
Youth Development & Scholarships
nic@amigosforchrist.org
Program Support These team leaders facilitate the many “behind the scenes” operations that keep the organization moving forward. From growing our talented team to efficient systems and upkeep of our facilities, to creatively sharing stories of impact with the world, the many team members who are part of Program Support are focused on setting the stage for the organization to thrive.
KRISTIN SUTTON
CEO
Buford, GA
kristin@amigosforchrist.org
DANNY DUGGAN
Chief Operations Officer
Chinandega, Nicaragua
danny@amigosforchrist.org
SABRINA BLAND
Donor Relations
Chinandega, Nicaragua
sabrina@amigosforchrist.org
SCOTT CUNNINGHAM
Chief of Strategy
USA
scott@amigosforchrist.org
Morgan Coil
Fundraising and Communications
Chinandega, Nicaragua
morgan@amigosforchrist.org
Finance and Admin These team leaders are committed to holding the organization to the highest standards of transparency and accountability. Their team’s work accounts for every dollar donated by our generous Amigos Family and ensures that every dollar spent is maximized to generate the highest impact in Nicaragua.
MAURICIO BERRIOS
Finance and Admin Nicaragua
Chinandega, Nicaragua
mauricio@amigosforchrist.org
DENISSE MORGADO
Finance and Admin US
Buford, GA
denisse@amigosforchrist.org
ANDREW ESTES
Accounting & Gifts in Kind
Buford, GA
andrew@amigosforchrist.org