A native of Wisconsin, Carrie fell in love with Kenya at a school when Ruse, a little girl, came to sit on her lap. 
 
Inspired by the faith of her church (Fox River Christian Church) and missionaries (Jim and Susie Horne), Carrie quickly developed a deep passion for the women of Vipingo, Kenya. 
 
This resolve stuck with her through many years of ups and down of ministry life. She is an award-winning lawyer with a BS in psychology and criminal justice from UW-Whitewater. 
 
Over the last 16 years later, Carrie provides various support for the organization and travels to Kenya many times per year. She is happy spending her focus on ending poverty for women and children in Vipingo, Kenya through small business development.