Our Staff

MEET OUR DEDICATED TEAM OF EXPERTS COMMITTED TO DELIVERING EXCELLENCE

Welcome to our Staff Page! At His Hands On Africa, our dedicated board of leaders brings together a wealth of experience from diverse backgrounds in dentistry, business, ministry, and global outreach. Co-founders Thomas and Lita Lee are deeply passionate about integrating faith and healing in Rwanda. Alongside a team of seasoned professionals in business, healthcare, and nonprofit leadership, our board is committed to advancing HHOA’s mission of providing sustainable dental care and hope to those in need. Together, we strive to make a lasting impact for years come.

Team USA

Director of Development

Clayton Coates

Thomas is the co-founder and CEO of His Hands on Africa. Prior to moving to Rwanda in 2020, Thomas ran a private dental practice for 31 years in California and did volunteer work serving his community. He was a board member for the North Valley YMCA, President of the Mission Hills Chamber of Commerce, instructor at the UCLA School of Dentistry, and a volunteer dentist at the Los Angeles Mission, serving the homeless. Thomas is a graduate of the University of California, San Francisco. He enjoys skiing, hiking, running, traveling, phot

Senior Business Operations Analyst

Victor DeMayo

Along with her husband, Thomas, Lita is the co-founder of HHOA and assists in operations. She is currently enrolled in a counseling program to expand her ministry emphasis in order to love, counsel, mentor, and walk with those who have experienced trauma and past hurts. Prior to moving to Rwanda, Lita devoted her life to raising her three children, Noelle (married to Harry), Nicholas, and Nathan. She brings this experience to her current community and knows God has called her to “mother” those in need. tbd

Team Rwanda

Director of Development

Clayton Coates

Thomas is the co-founder and CEO of His Hands on Africa. Prior to moving to Rwanda in 2020, Thomas ran a private dental practice for 31 years in California and did volunteer work serving his community. He was a board member for the North Valley YMCA, President of the Mission Hills Chamber of Commerce, instructor at the UCLA School of Dentistry, and a volunteer dentist at the Los Angeles Mission, serving the homeless. Thomas is a graduate of the University of California, San Francisco. He enjoys skiing, hiking, running, traveling, phot

Senior Business Operations Analyst

Victor DeMayo

Along with her husband, Thomas, Lita is the co-founder of HHOA and assists in operations. She is currently enrolled in a counseling program to expand her ministry emphasis in order to love, counsel, mentor, and walk with those who have experienced trauma and past hurts. Prior to moving to Rwanda, Lita devoted her life to raising her three children, Noelle (married to Harry), Nicholas, and Nathan. She brings this experience to her current community and knows God has called her to “mother” those in need.

Children smiling with joy during a community outreach

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