Erik Bjoraker

Erik serves as the chairman of the board and as the administrative director of the ministry. He had the opportunity to visit Emily and the children in Tororo in 2008. Erik lives in Hudson, Wisconsin, with his wife and children. He is a member of Beth Immanuel Messianic Synagogue and works full-time as a pharmacy systems and process analyst.

Monika Ewell

St. Paul, Minnesota, local and a native of Germany, MoniKa joined the AFM board in 2014. She attends Beth Immanuel Messianic Synagogue and has always admired Emily Dywer’s courage. A long time supporter of the organization, Monika helps in the decision making processes and discussions. She is recently retired after a lengthy career in medical records administration.

Carol Ivance

Carol is the daughter of missionaries who served many years in India. Her personal experience as a missionary brings much insight and value. Carol visited Uganda in 2018 and developed strong relationships with the ACTS for Messiah family. She is a retired nurse and lives in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Frank Wandzel

Frank is a total mensch and a hospitality maven.

Kelly Thompson