Stuart Aitken, from the UK, has over 18 years of experience in cross-cultural mission, including training pastors in Ecuador. Since 2019, he has been the Trainer and Developer for Transformations Leeds, co-leading the God’s Apprenticeship Programme. Stuart holds a BA in Biblical and Cross-Cultural Studies from All Nations Christian College and holds a UK accredited teaching certificate.

Dr. Weyinmi, from Nigeria, began her career as a paediatrician before shifting to environmental education, water sanitation, and earning a PhD in public health. She empowers young people through her YouTube channel, Moments with Dr. Weyoms, and her publication, The Growth Mindset Journal.

Elon currently works in his home country of Guyana as the Head of Department for Public Infrastructure, Transportation and Tourism at the Environmental Protection Agency. He is also an Academic Chair, Board member and part time lecturer at the Government Technical Institute in Georgetown Guyana. He has an Msc in Water, Sanitation and Health engineering from the University of Leeds (UK) as well as an MBA from Osmania University, Hyderabad (India). 

Candy Ferreira Powell (South African/Portuguese) leads a Youth With A Mission (YWAM) base in Leeds, UK with her British husband Jonathan. Candy has a passion to inspire, equip and empower the body of Christ to reach the nations in whatever sphere of influence they find themselves. She has a degree in primary education and a TEFL qualification. She says that Transformations gave her opportunities to discover the leader God created her to be. She now dreams of doing the same with young people.

Desire, from Rwanda, is currently working as a water partnership specialist for the United Nations Development Programme Resilience hub in Nairobi, Kenya. His role co-ordinates projects in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia. Over the last 10 years he has worked mostly in international development, providing technical, policy advisory and capacity development services. He obtained an MSc in Water, Sanitation and Health engineering from the University of Leeds in 2019 as a Chevening Scholar. 

Hilary came to the UK, from Singapore, to study Law in 2010. She's led a number of multicultural church small groups and is one of the Transformations speakers on our Explore International evangelistic course. She's had a varied career including being a pianist, setting up her own business and working as a kitchen designer. She is passionate about caring for Christians across a broad spectrum of spiritual needs.

Wendy, from Kenya, seeks to be a transformative agent, shaping culture and public policy. She is passionate about defending those who can't defend themselves (Proverbs 31:8-9) and advocating for change, particularly in the area of finance and policy. She studied an MSC in Environment and Development at the University of Leeds in the UK. She now works as an Environmental, Social & Governance Analyst in a tier one bank in Kenya.

Cathy-Joan has more than 40 years of experience in international student ministry in various voluntary capacities. Originally from the USA she has lived in the UK for nearly 35 years now.  However she still remembers what it is like not to understand how things work and how hard it can be to make friends in a new culture.  She has been a TEFL teacher, a graphic designer and raised a cross cultural family with her British husband.  She is passionate about supporting people cross culturally during times of transition.

Phil Thomas, from the UK, is the Founder and Director of Transformations, has over 20 years of experience in cross-cultural mission, developing godly leaders. He also co-founded Real Hope, a social enterprise helping refugees secure fair jobs, and enjoys mentoring Christians in starting transformational projects. Phil holds an MA in Leadership in a Complex World from Redcliffe College.