Touch Root Foundation board members at a table
Touch Root Foundation Board Members together

Long story short!

We are an impact-oriented not-for-profit organization, dedicated to improving the lives of those in Nigeria with the fewest resources. We do this by securing funding, to execute on community projects that have lasting positive impact and open up more opportunities for prosperity. When you give, 100% of every dollar goes straight to our mission.

Board of Directors.

  • Geanine Pirc Manczko - Touch Root Foundation Board

    Geanine Pirc Manczko

    Georgetown, Texas

  • Adebola Nnewihe - Touch Root Foundation Board

    Adebola Nnewihe

    Atlantic City, New Jersey

  • Jocylin Francis - Touch Root Foundation Co-founder and Treasurer

    Jocylin Francis

    CO-FOUNDER | TREASURER
    Temple, Texas

  • Uche Ogwudu - Touch Root Foundation Founder and Director

    Uche Ogwudu

    FOUNDER | DIRECTOR
    Belton, Texas

  • Katya Maillard-Gonzalez - Touch Root Foundation Board

    Katya Maillard-Gonzalez

    Belton, Texas

  • Jessica Fung - Touch Root Board of Directors

    Jessica Fung

    Temple, Texas

  • Ugo Ogwudu - Touch Root Foundation Co-Founder

    Ugo Ogwudu

    CO-FOUNDER
    Belton, Texas

  • Touch Root Foundation Logo

    Our board brings a vast range of knowledge and experience to the task of governing the foundation.

    Our officers lead programs and operations of the foundation.

the Tribe.

These are the women behind the Touch Root Gala, Touch Root Foundation’s annual semi-black tie fundraiser. The Tribe designs and executes the event's concept and visual language, ensuring transparency and accountability to build public trust and confidence. Their goal is to create a memorable donor experience that fosters a sense of community among donors and empathy for the recipients, encouraging both initial donations and sustained giving over time.  Their work is entirely voluntary.

Touch Root Foundation Board at the Gala Benefit together

The Touch Root Foundation's Tribe is driven by a strong commitment to creating sustainable change in the communities they serve. We empower the people by providing access to clean drinking water, educational support, and clothing that will enable them to build a better future for themselves and their families.

Meet our
Boots on the Ground.

  • Iheomamere Okwara - Touch Root Foundation Managing Trustee

    Iheomamere Okwara

    MANAGING TRUSTEE
    PortHarcourt, Rivers

  • Eucharia Nwachi - Touch Root Foundation Secretary

    Eucharia Nwachi

    FOUNDATION SECRETARY
    PortHarcourt, Rivers

  • Ijeoma Jite - Touch Root Foundation

    Ijeoma Jite

    Umuahia, Abia

  • Ijechi Nwogu - Touch Root Foundation Education Initiative

    Ijechi Nwogu

    EDUCATION INITIATIVE
    PortHarcourt, Rivers

  • Ucheolisa Nge - Touch Root Foundation Community Liason

    Ucheolisa Nge

    COMMUNITY LIASON
    Enugu, Enugu

  • Mr. Noble - Touch Root Foundation Logistics

    Osinachi Noble

    LOGISTICS
    Owerri, Imo

  • Valentine Chima - Touch Root Foundation Office Support

    Valentine Chima

    OFFICE SUPPORT
    PortHarcout, Rivers

  • Arinze Ogwudu - Touch Root Foundation Community Liason

    Arinze Ogwudu

    COMMUNITY LIASON
    Enugu, Enugu

it takes a village.

Working meeting of the board members of Touch Root Foundation