Stacy is the Co-Founder, Visionary, and Executive Director (just a fancy name for Chief Volunteer) at Out of the Ashes. She has worked in the International non-profit sector for more than a decade. Stacy’s non-profit career started after she spent nearly two months in Kazakhstan while adopting her third daughter.

She saw the lack of simple care and hopelessness. She came home knowing she had to try to change the world. It was on that trip that she came to know Jesus in a profound way. That experience transformed her way of thinking and paved the way for her to live a life of service to others.

Out of the Ashes was started after visiting Ethiopia on a mission trip in 2012. Stacy was overwhelmed by what she had seen and envisioned a program that would provide people with the skills they needed to overcome poverty, protect themselves from injustice, and live lives full of opportunity. She is passionate about being a voice for the voiceless and bringing hope to the hopeless.

She and her husband Brad are business owners in Lebanon, MO where they live with their four daughters and two grandsons. She is also known as “Mama Stacy” to many more children around the globe. Stacy is also active in community service and serves on various boards. In her free time, she can be found at the gym or traveling.

Shelby serves as the Sponsorship Director for Out of the Ashes, where she has the joy of connecting sponsors with students and helping tell the stories of the lives being transformed in Korah, Ethiopia.

After her first trip with Out of the Ashes in 2018, she has had a heart for Korah and is honored to walk alongside OA’s supporters and students, helping steward relationships that reflect God’s love in tangible ways. With a heart for people and a passion for clear, meaningful communication, she works to ensure every sponsor feels informed, valued, and deeply connected to the child they support. Shelby believes sponsorship is more than financial support—it’s a relationship that brings hope, dignity, and opportunity. She is honored to be part of a mission that restores hope and helps children walk confidently toward a brighter future.

Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Shelby has a passion for Jesus, all things travel and adventure and a big love for food and sports! She coaches high school volleyball, enjoys paddle boarding in her free time and loves making new friends!

Eliyas Teshager serves as the Country Director for Out of the Ashes in Ethiopia, where he faithfully leads programs that bring hope, restoration, and opportunity to vulnerable children and families in Korah and surrounding communities. He works closely with staff, partners, and supporters to ensure the mission of Out of the Ashes is carried out with integrity, compassion, excellence, and obedience to God’s calling.

Eliyas brings more than ten years of experience working across private companies, share companies, international organizations, and INGOs, serving in various leadership roles. His diverse professional background has equipped him with strong skills in organizational leadership, program management, and partnership development. He is deeply committed to child protection, education, and holistic community development, believing that true and lasting transformation comes through Christ-centered relationships, accountability, and faithful long-term commitment. Eliyas holds a BSc in Engineering and an MBA in Business Administration.

He is a married man and a devoted father to one daughter, and he views his family as a blessing and a stewardship from God.  Eliyas has a strong faith in Jesus Christ and a calling to serve, empower the next generation, and strengthen communities through love and service. He values teamwork, humility, prayerful leadership, and clear communication, and he is honored to serve in a mission that restores hope and helps children walk confidently toward a future rooted in faith and purpose.

Makeda is an accomplished finance professional with over 13 years of experience in the NGO sector. She currently serves as Finance and Administration Manager at Out of the Ashes, Inc., where she provides strategic leadership in financial management, compliance, and operational oversight. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance and an MBA with Great Distinction, reflecting strong academic and professional excellence.

Grounded in faith, Makeda is deeply passionate about serving the Lord and engaging in spiritual activities, which guide her values and leadership style. She is married and a devoted mother of three children, balancing family life with a purposeful career dedicated to service, integrity, and impact.

Tigist is currently serving as the Program manager in Korah. She holds a BA in Sociology, an MA in Social Work, and an MA in Project Management. She has served for the past eight years in various positions that have shaped her professional growth and strengthened her commitment to the organization.

She is deeply passionate about serving children, and what inspires her to continue working for OA is the love, hope, and belief she shares with the children every day. Supporting their well-being and future motivates her to serve with dedication and purpose.

From the start of Out of The Ashes, Lori has served as Board President, Medical Missions Leader, and Sponsor. Lori first traveled to Ethiopia with OA founders, Stacy and Brad Segebarth in January 2013. Since then she has focused her efforts on developing a medical missions program which supports the OA students as well as the community of Korah, Ethiopia. As Board President, Lori meets regularly with our Ethiopian partners on issues related to budgeting, operations, student development, and medical care.

Lori lives in Ohio where she owns a healthcare company. She is the founder of the White Coat Brigade, a medical mission, which is the centerpiece of her company’s corporate social responsibility. Lori’s other nonprofit service includes board positions with Medwish International and A Special Wish Foundation.

Lori is the mother of six children, including three daughters who were adopted internationally. She is inspired by her beautiful, resilient daughters and God’s calling to look after orphans. James 1:27.

As a retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel and former Restaurant owner, Dick has spent the last five years working directly with OA on both Summer and Winter Mission Trips. He and his wife, Yolanda, have sponsored six children in our Program. His experience with small business development and ownership bring a business focus to our Board. He has served on several charitable Boards and continues to serve in leadership roles in his home church in Sun City, AZ.

Brad is the Co-Founder. He serves on the board at Out of the Ashes. He is the husband of Stacy, father to four amazing daughters, and “Grandpa” to two boys. In his spare time, He enjoys hunting, playing tennis, and pickleball.

Brad has decades of experience as a nationally recognized entrepreneur. He has successfully built several businesses. He strategically consults growing businesses to help them flourish at the next level.

Currently, Brad is the Co-Owner/Chief Operating Officer of Lebanon Auto Transport. He serves on the Board of Directors of Stockmen Bank of Colorado. He also owns several small businesses.

He came to know Jesus in a profound way at age 40. That has changed the direction of his life. Brad believes through the Gospel of Christ, education, leadership, and wisdom, Korah will move forward as a community. He is determined to make a difference and encourage others to work toward a brighter future for the children of Korah.

Sheldon was born in Kingston, Jamaica to a family with lots of love and compassion but, went without many simple pleasures. He knew as a young boy that he would grow up to help people that struggled like he and his family once did. In 1991 he came to the US to attend College at Grambling State University in Grambling, LA where he graduated with a BS in Biology. This catapulted his education to include attending Medical school in Grand Cayman as well as Mt. Sinai Hospital and Medical Center where he learned his passion for Emergency Ultrasound during his fellowship. In 2010, he was accepted into the first Emergency Medicine Residency Program at the esteemed University Hospitals Case Medical Center (now known as, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center). Upon graduating in 2013, Sheldon joined the Out of the Ashes to fulfill a promise he made to himself as a young man; to help, heal, and teach those with little to no opportunities to provide for themselves.
Sheldon joined the Board of Directors in 2019 and has travelled to Ethiopia several times to provide life- saving medicines and to bring smiles to everyone he encounters! He looks forward to continuing his role on the Board of Directors and to continue to travel across the world to share what he can with those in need.