Our Team
Brian & Heather Dellamater
Brian & Heather Dellamater
Brian & Heather Dellamater
Kijani Farm Founders
The Dellamaters founded Kijani Farm in 2016. Brian, Heather, and Charleigh live on Kijani Farm where they work alongside the Maasai people. Brian is a master carpenter with experience in land development in Kenya. Heather is a coordinator, visionary, and planner with a background in organizational development and spiri
Kijani Farm Founders
The Dellamaters founded Kijani Farm in 2016. Brian, Heather, and Charleigh live on Kijani Farm where they work alongside the Maasai people. Brian is a master carpenter with experience in land development in Kenya. Heather is a coordinator, visionary, and planner with a background in organizational development and spiritual growth. Charleigh is living a childhood dream with wild animals in her backyard and lots of playmates.
Brian and Heather were married in 1994 and have three children. Noah (the oldest) is married to Melissa. They live in Illinois. Issac (middle) serves in the U.S. Army. Charleigh (youngest) lives with mom and dad on Kijani Farm. She has giraffes in her backyard… she’s good!
Todd & Emeris Rhines
Brian & Heather Dellamater
Brian & Heather Dellamater
Kijani Farm Storytellers
Todd and Emeris are on the team for Kijani Farm as the ministry's storytellers. Todd is a photographer and graphic designer with a passion for bringing people together through art. Emeris has experience in marketing communications and enjoys helping people share their stories with a journalistic approach. Todd and
Kijani Farm Storytellers
Todd and Emeris are on the team for Kijani Farm as the ministry's storytellers. Todd is a photographer and graphic designer with a passion for bringing people together through art. Emeris has experience in marketing communications and enjoys helping people share their stories with a journalistic approach. Todd and Emeris focus on written and visual storytelling for Kijani Farm.
The Rhines' split their efforts between Kenya and the United States to gather stories, connect with the Maasai community, and help develop Kijani Farm partnerships.
Abraham
Brian & Heather Dellamater
Benjamin
Chief Administrator
As the Chief Administrator, Abraham provides leadership and oversight for the daily operations at Kijani Farm, including the feeding program, staffing and overall administration. Abraham plays a key role in ensuring Kijani Farm runs smoothly and sustainably, supporting both the team on the ground and the long-term vision of the ministry.
Benjamin
Brian & Heather Dellamater
Benjamin
Superintendent of Kijani Schools
Benjamin was the first university graduate within the Kijani Farm Scholars Program. With a diploma in Education, he has helped our schools grow by providing leadership, training and direction for Kijani Farm teachers, students, and staff. Benjamin also works closely with local government schools and gover
Superintendent of Kijani Schools
Benjamin was the first university graduate within the Kijani Farm Scholars Program. With a diploma in Education, he has helped our schools grow by providing leadership, training and direction for Kijani Farm teachers, students, and staff. Benjamin also works closely with local government schools and government officials. His role plays an important part in strengthening educational partnerships and supporting quality education within the community.
Daniel
Daniel
Daniel
Human Resources Director
Daniel has worked with Kijani Farm since 2018, and he has great love and compassion for his community. His deep curiosity and desire to connect with people led him to discover his passion for Human Resources. Now, Daniel is helping others find their paths. He works directly with all Kijani Farm staff to develop,
Human Resources Director
Daniel has worked with Kijani Farm since 2018, and he has great love and compassion for his community. His deep curiosity and desire to connect with people led him to discover his passion for Human Resources. Now, Daniel is helping others find their paths. He works directly with all Kijani Farm staff to develop, train, onboard and care for staff while maintaining the integrity of Kijani Farm’s mission and core values. Daniel’s role focuses on caring for people so they can effectively carry out the work of Kijani Farm.
Ribery
Daniel
Daniel
Agriculture & Animal Husbandry Director
Ribery’s knowledge and passion for sustainable farming has led to a more holistic approach to agriculture within the community. He manages, directs, and trains staff for all Kijani Farm agriculture projects, including a food security program, and oversees livestock care and management. Ribery’s w
Agriculture & Animal Husbandry Director
Ribery’s knowledge and passion for sustainable farming has led to a more holistic approach to agriculture within the community. He manages, directs, and trains staff for all Kijani Farm agriculture projects, including a food security program, and oversees livestock care and management. Ribery’s work supports both Kijani Farm and neighboring villages by making sustainable farming practices accessible and transferable.
Samuel
Daniel
Samuel
Project & Construction Director
Samuel started working on construction projects with Kijani Farm in 2021, and he's always been eager to learn. Now as a trained craftsman, he manages staffing and skilled trade training while coordinating development projects and construction both on Kijani Farm and offsite locations. Samuel helps guide
Project & Construction Director
Samuel started working on construction projects with Kijani Farm in 2021, and he's always been eager to learn. Now as a trained craftsman, he manages staffing and skilled trade training while coordinating development projects and construction both on Kijani Farm and offsite locations. Samuel helps guide growth and infrastructure development to support the long-term needs of the ministry and surrounding communities.
