Leadership

Oasis Team

• Matthew Elliott, President

  Matthew has led Oasis for over two decades. He has a BA in Economics and MA in New Testament Studies from Wheaton College, and a MTh in New Testament and PhD in New Testament from University of Aberdeen and was ordained at College Church in Wheaton, Illinois. He is the author of Faithful Feelings: Rethinking Emotion in the New Testament (InterVarsity UK/Kregel) and Feel (Tyndale House).

  Matthew and his wife, Laura, have three children and live in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Georgia.

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• Vincent Tinashe Bosha, Director of Sales

  Vincent serves as the Africa Sales Manager and Southern Africa Regional Director with extensive experience in international Sales and Marketing management. Having studied in the US and Zimbabwe, he has an academic background in Business Studies, Marketing Management, and Business Administration. With a passion to see spiritual growth in the young generation, Vincent has been serving the youth in his community for over 5 years. 

  Vincent and his family live in South Africa.

• Natalie Cameron, Executive Assistant

  Natalie is responsible for organizing and coordinating the executive team’s schedules, the Board of Directors, and staff events. She has two decades of experience in ministry as seen through her time serving in various professional and volunteer roles in office settings and through worship, women's, and children’s ministries. She has a BA in Psychology with a minor in Bible from Azusa Pacific University, USA.

  Natalie lives in the Chicago area with her husband and two kids.

• Michelle Keith, Full-Charge Bookkeeper

  Michelle is responsible for the bookkeeping aspects of the organization. She has over two decades of experience in accounting and office management in the private and banking sector. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology with an emphasis in Accounting. She is currently pursuing her Master of Science degree in Business Analytics. 

  Michelle and her husband, Lath, live with their four children in Montana.

• Tricia Muvirimi, Sales & Marketing Manager, Retail & Wholesale

  

  Tricia holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Psychology and she brings a unique blend of expertise to the table. With over 12 years of marketing experience, she has honed her skills in sales and marketing, gaining valuable experience in crafting and executing effective strategies across various industries and in different countries. She is also deeply committed to nurturing and expanding the global church community, with a special emphasis on cultivating meaningful connections within the youth and kids ministry. Her dedication to fostering a sense of belonging and purpose among the younger generation has been a driving force in her life.

  Tricia finds joy in her role as a parent of three wonderful children.

• Tammy Martin, Operations Manager

  Tammy is responsible for maintaining various information systems that track inventory, and royalty payments. These systems help deploy Oasis titles across multiple distribution channels. She has more than two decades of experience in office administration and management.

  Tammy and her husband Joe live in the Nashville, TN area and have two children and three grandchildren.

• Alyssa Misuraca, Global Partnerships Administrative Assistant

  Alyssa is responsible for coordinating and supporting the fundraising Vice President for Global Partnerships, North America. Her experience includes several professional roles in churches and schools as well as serving on several ministries (marriage/couples, family, Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS), data analysis team). Alyssa was born and raised in Michigan and moved to Arizona with her family for her husband’s job. Alyssa is currently active in Elevation Church online.

  Alyssa and her husband, Tom, currently reside in California. They have two grown children (Taylor (son) & Niki (daughter)) and just recently gained a much loved daughter-in-law (Alyssa). 

• Rabin Mutai, Digital Marketing Coordinator

  Rabin is a graduate from Moi University in Eldoret, Kenya where he studied communications, graphic design, and advertising. He has four years experience as a graphic designer, communication expert, and social media marketer with a passion for Christ. He was a member of and led the Christian Union in high school, and enjoys reading, swimming, and nature walks in his down time.

  Rabin was born and grew up in Kericho, Kenya and currently lives and works from Nairobi.

• Steve Nelson, Vice President for Global Partnerships, North America

  Steve has been leading and managing teams who are tackling social problems with business solutions for over 25 years. Prior to Oasis, Steve recruited companies to join the Center for Higher Ambition Leadership, and served on the leadership team with Opportunity International.

  Steve, his wife Sharon, and their four children reside in the Chicago area.

• Malele Ngalu, Partnership Director, East Africa

  Malele has more than 15 years of leadership experience in multiple roles in both corporate and start-up markets across East Africa. He brings to Oasis more than 12 years of regional sales experience having led various sales managers maximise revenues across multiple industries in the region. Malele is passionate about discipleship of God’s people across Africa and has dedicated his time to walk with young believers in his church.

  Malele is married, their family is blessed with three boys and they reside in Nairobi.

• Boka Nyachieo-Ngumba, Communications Director

  Boka has over 15 years’ experience in developing, implementing, and managing communications strategies in Kenya and the East Africa region. She studied communications and musical theatre at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Florida. 

  Boka lives in Nairobi with her husband, Irungu, and their beautiful daughter, Malindi. She also has an amazing step-son, Ethan.

• Sola Onifade, Partnership Director, West Africa

  Sola serves as the Partnership Director, West Africa with extensive experience in multinational Sales and Business Development. Having studied in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and Togo, he has an academic background in Project Management, Business Development, Theology, International Relations, and Diplomacy. Sola is passionate about discipleship and pastoral training. He is serving as Sunday School Superintendent in his church.

  Sola and his family live in Nigeria.