John Foy and his wife, Susan, raised their four children in Lake Oswego and have been active supporters of local schools, church life, and community initiatives. His connection to WaterAfrica deepened through his daughter, Ellen Anne, who served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Zambia. During a 2025 visit to see her work firsthand, John witnessed the profound impact of clean water and community‑driven development, an experience that inspired him to become more involved in advancing WaterAfrica’s mission.
Kevin Cummings is a founding board member of WaterAfrica and currently serves as Treasurer. In 2007 he traveled to Zambia on a
Alan Shiffer began serving on WaterAfrica’s Board in 2019. He’s been involved with WaterAfrica since participating in the initial Walk4Water in 2007. Alan has seen the powerful impact of clean water in Zambia during his 15 visits there since he joined the World Vision staff in 2010. Alan and his wife, Diane, traveled to Zambia with WaterAfrica in 2018. Earlier, his son, Rob, visited Zambia in 2014. Their family are long-time members of Lake Grove Church. Alan joined World Vision following a business career including corporate roles in financial services and entrepreneurial startups in management consulting and technology.
Kathy Chan began serving on the WaterAfrica board following her Vision Trip to Zambia in 2018, after witnessing first-hand the importance of clean water as the initial step in transforming a community to a thriving village. Currently, Kathy serves WaterAfrica as Secretary and primary contact for Facebook. Kathy retired in 2016 from the Beaverton School District after teaching for over 34 years. Her faith and experience working in Title 1 schools, led her to understanding poverty on a global level. As an active partner with the Columbia-Willamette Women of Vision, Kathy has traveled on 2 other Vision Trips (Bangladesh and Bolivia) to see how World Vision transforms communities by empowering women and children through WASH, child friendly centers, and health education.
Ray Hone recently joined the Water4Africa team to work on Walk4Water 2025. Originally from the UK, Ray and his wife Sue moved to NJ in 1986. Ray worked in the Fragrance and Flavor Industry as Global Vice President, managing global sales and creative teams calling on major consumer goods companies worldwide. Ray traveled extensively through Asia, Europe and the US. In 2016 Ray & Sue retired to the PNW and currently live in West Linn. Ray is hoping to use his sales and managerial background to make Walk4Water 2025 and future fund raising projects a success for the people of Zambia.
