HPG Staff, Board & Volunteer Map

Gilbert Foust

Executive Board Member / United States

Gilbert Foust serves as Global Humanitarian Director of Humanity Pathways Global, overseeing a portfolio of NGOs worldwide. He brings more than 25 years of experience in humanitarian service, international missions, and community leadership.

His background includes coordinating the Oral Roberts University Missions Office, founding Healing Hands World Outreach, and developing community programs through martial arts instruction. Through HPG, he focuses on fiscal sponsorship, organizational development, international partnerships, and preparing charitable initiatives for funding and implementation.

His education includes associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in International Studies, a master’s degree in Professional Communication, and current Doctoral Studies in Global Leadership at Indiana Tech University.

Myron Mageto

Executive Board Member / Dallas, United States

Myron Mageto holds a B.A. in Theological Studies and has undertaken graduate studies in International Management. His career includes work as a technical and vocational education and training (TVET) adviser to NATO and an executive development adviser to the U.S. Departments of State and Defense. His financial management background includes real estate investment and investment advisory work.

His intercultural experience spans more than 70 countries. As HPG’s Executive Vice President and Board Treasurer, he contributes executive coordination and financial stewardship in support of the organization’s humanitarian mission.

George Brooks

Partnership Development Director / Dallas, United States

Juanita Burgess

Executive Board Member / Greensboro, United States

Leadership & Organizational Development

Juanita Burgess is the Founder and CEO of Lead & Thrive Co., where she serves as Lead Growth & Performance Coach, helping professionals, entrepreneurs, authors, and emerging leaders gain clarity, strengthen performance, and move from vision to measurable action. Through her L.E.A.D. Method, Juanita combines strategic planning, leadership development, accountability, and sustainable growth practices.

Her professional background spans higher education, entrepreneurship, community leadership, and ministry. Her experience includes organizational strategy, leadership assessment, succession planning, community partnership development, and helping people navigate growth and change with emotional intelligence and care. As an ordained chaplain and published author, Juanita brings a distinctive combination of executive insight, discernment, compassionate leadership, and strong communication.

At HPG Juanita serves as Executive Board Member — Leadership & Organizational Development. She contributes a people-centered perspective to organizational growth, leadership effectiveness, and long-term sustainability. She believes organizations thrive when purpose, people, and strategy are aligned, and when leaders are equipped to serve with both competence and humanity.

Camille Patrick

Executive Board Member / Trinidad and Tobago

NGO Coordination & Project Oversight

Christie Nelson

Chief Development Officer/ Board Member / Canada

Christie Nelson earned her degree in Communications from the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada. Her background includes development leadership, news reporting, service as a Windsor-Essex County school board trustee, and co-founding the nonprofit Family Fuse. Her work includes advocating for marginalized children in the education system, expanding Family Fuse, and managing youth-focused programs.

As HPG’s Chief Development Officer and Vice President, Christie works on grant writing, partnership development, fundraising strategy, and donor stewardship. She also serves as a Board Member of HPG.