Scholarship Team

Paul Okiyah is married and has two daughters and one son. He studied English Literature, Kiswahili language and History. Paul taught in a multi racial school which enrolled pupils from Europe, America, Asia and Africa…this was the only school of its kind in western Kenya.Paul has been the headteacher of three schools including Daylight School.

“It's been a good challenge handling some pupils who are orphans, vulnerable and others who have known no love at all.”

Scholarship Team

Mercy Chemutai is a vibrant Kenyan wonder woman! She is an ICT [information, Communication and Technology] expert with a diploma degree from Rift valley technical institute.  Mercy has hobbies such as farming, reading inspirational books, traveling, watching movies, cooking and involvement in charity work. Mercy has passion for children’s welfare and wellbeing…which was fueled by her childhood experiences of poverty, lack of parental attention, care and love. She was raised by a grandmother whom survived by menial jobs. Luckily, she received a scholarship, and that’s how she was able to be educated. 
Her love for children is immeasurable she enjoys helping kids achieving their dreams. 

Co-Chair

Lori has been a U.S. Daylight Center and School board member since 2018. She is a Family Nurse Practitioner living in Minneapolis Minnesota.   Her areas of specialty are Pediatrics and International Travel and Tropical Medicine. Throughout her career she has enjoyed opportunities to practice in a variety of healthcare settings including volunteer work in Mexico, Haiti, Peru and Nepal. She has developed a passion for caring for and learning from her culturally diverse patients in the U.S. and abroad.

Co-Chair

Rebecca has been a member of the Daylight U.S. Board since 2016. She has worked at various fun and creative jobs, with her last one being in conference planning. As a member of First Presbyterian Church in Stillwater, Minnesota, she occasionally plays piano for worship, plays the bass bells in the handbell ensemble, and sometimes sings in the vocal choir. She lives in Stillwater, Minnesota.

Treasurer

Morris Miller (Treasurer) joined the Daylight Center and School, Inc. (Daylight's) Board in March 2021.and has served as Finance Chair since joining the board.  He was nominated by his brother Mervin Miller, then the Board President.  Morris's duties include monitoring donor contributions and the appropriate distribution of those donor funds.  This primarily includes ensuring that distributions are in accordance with Minnesota State Law and Daylight's Articles of Incorporation.
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Board Member

Merv Miller (Board Member) is a Minnesota native and Realtor with Edina Realty. Merv has always had a passion for serving the less fortunate.  That passion has led him to lead several faith based mission trips to Haiti and rural Belize with the goal of empowering local communities in regards to health and food sustainability while serving the vision for those goals through indigenous leadership. Merv lives in Maplewood with his wife Lisa. Together they love hanging out with their grandchildren, walking and biking paths in the area and travel to their favorite destination, southeastern Idaho.

Board Member

Pat is a retired Minnesotan with a passion for working with those needing assistance to achieve their goals and dreams. She worked for many years as an employment counselor with single mothers for non-profits. Her unique approach has always been wholistic in scope - finding employment for her clients was just the start. Pat lives in south Minneapolis with her husband Mike. Being a new grandmother to Frankie, Nathan’s son is a joy. She loves to travel, play pickleball, ride bike, and spend time with her friends.

Director of Operations

Becca lives in Rochester, Minnesota, and is is a retired school teacher who loves to learn! She especially enjoys helping others, and watching their life journeys! She has traveled to the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Venezuela, Belize, and New York with mission groups who work with local communities.