mki staff

Marchelle L. Sellers, MBA

Executive Director

As a mother of a child who endured 14 surgeries in 13 years, I never realized the luxury of having top surgeons down the street that had all of the knowledge to the best job for my son. I also never realized until I traveled to other countries, that mothers have no health insurance or options when they discover their child's life-saving surgery is something they will never be able to afford. What makes us so lucky to live in a country with everything we need to get help for our children, while others are so unfortunate. I work every day with a committed staff and Board to ensure that EVERY child and EVERY parent gets the surgery they need to live a long, healthy childhood. Medical care should not be optional or impossible.

Erin Carenzo

Marketing Consultant

Erin has spent the last 20 years writing, producing and directing for both radio and television, and is an AP Award-winning journalist. As the Director of Marketing, Erin works to raise awareness about MKI and its mission, working on fundraising campaigns, events and ongoing press needs. She believes that touching the life of one child, makes changes for the better on the earth we all share.

Judy Dearth

Administrative Assistant

I volunteered at MKI for a year and each day I realized this is an organization I want to be associated with. I was blessed when I was hired as a full time employee. Every child deserves a chance at a healthy life. Unfortunately many children in developing countries go untreated forcing them go through life with a physical disability. Working for MKI has given me the opportunity to witness children receiving corrective surgery that will transform his/her life not only physically, but the joy that he or she can rejoin their family and community with confidence. How lucky we are to live in the United States where medical care is available to everyone.

Cristina Farrut

Director of Social Services

I love working for Mending Kids International because we provide transformational surgeries to children from around the world, which otherwise will go untreated. Through God, we give our children an opportunity to live a normal and healthier life. It is a blessing for me to be a part of this amazing organization, in which, we not only changed the lives of children, but their entire family and their community. I believe that all children regardless of their background and financial situation should have access to medical and surgical care. There is nothing more beautiful for a mother, than to see their children healthy.

Caren Niewisch

Mission Coordinator

I am humbled and privileged to be a part of an incredible journey that challenges me to serve in new ways to make a difference in the world for children and their families in need. Witnessing the small miracles that happen every day when ordinary people work together to do extraordinary things for other people, nurtures my spirit, inspires my soul and restores my faith in mankind. Seeing the light of hope in a mother's eyes where before there was none... is transformational for me and for them...there is no substitute for love and caring. Witnessing the ripple effect, the lasting impact of our work and partnerships on children, families, communities, countries, the world and ourselves. There are no coincidences...only Diosidencias...(God Incidents). I have been blessed to be a part of so many miracles and it is my absolute privilege, honor and duty to serve God the creator by sharing these experiences with others by giving them the opportunity to serve others less fortunate with love.

Lisa Berrios

Development Intern

Yosselin Arroyo

Mission Administrator Intern

I enjoy working for Mending Kids International because of the great opportunity to collaborate in work that takes many hands to make possible. This is a work that requires innovation, compassion, and dedication in a field of social justice toward the future of children. I am currently studying and preparing myself for the path of physician and watching the charitable contributions of physicians worldwide is a hopeful seed for our future.