Amanda has been a part of the Give Clean Water team since it’s inception serving as the initial Executive Director from 2008-2013 and Board Member from 2013 to 2018. She is once again filling the Executive Director role. Amanda is a licensed attorney and has spent years assisting people launch and build businesses, both for profit and not for profits.

“I’m blessed and honored to be a part of the Give Clean Water organization and a part of changing the world one family, one filter at a time.”

Avinesh has been married for 12 years and has 2 children. He worked as a mechanical engineer (fitter & turner) for Charles engineering Ltd. His passion for Give Clean Water came as he is part of Anand AOG church and saw how Give Clean Water helped people and he always wanted to be part of it.

Steve was born in Portland, OR and has degrees in Elementary Education and Practical Theology. He and his wife Anne married in 1995 and currently live in El Paso, TX with their two children, Abby and Caleb.

“As a Christian I am called to love my neighbor and be a blessing to my world. I have always wanted to do that in very basic and practical ways. For the past twenty years I have been able to serve in different roles along the border of Mexico meeting the basic needs of my neighbors and community. Just in the last 10 years I have become more aware of the need for clean drinking water around the world. I’m not sure there is a more urgent or basic need that faces our world. Working with Give Clean Water allows me the opportunity to accomplish both of these desires that are close to my heart.”

Sumner obtained a Bachelor and Master in Chemical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. “I wanted to have a job where I could help others. So I worked in the blood fractionation industry from 1986 to 2002.” In 2002, Sumner began work at IDEC Pharmaceuticals and was part of team that constructed $400 million biotech manufacturing facility in Oceanside, which has been purchased by Genentech. Sumner continues to work for Genentech and as manager of Plant Engineering. “One of the more interesting parts of my job is the production of Water for Injection- water that meets the government requirement for purity so that it can be injected into the human body.” Sumner lives in San Diego with his wife of eighteen years, Deborah, and their five children.

“I have always liked water and methods for making it pure. So when I heard about the “Give Clean Water Project” I wanted to be a part of it. I’m excited to help others get clean water and use my past experiences and background.”

David has been married for 9 years and has 3 children. He has worked as a diver and a boat captain in 2 different resorts for 8 years. He always had the heart to serve people, so when opportunity knocked on the door back in 2008 he began working with Give Clean Water.

Dan Lamborn serves as a Superior Court Judge in San Diego. He graduated from UC Davis in 1979 and from University of San Diego in 1982. After working in a judicial clerkship for a year he joined the Office of the District Attorney, County of San Diego, in 1983. He served in the capacity of Chief Deputy District Attorney having worked for the office for 25 years. He has served over the last 15 years with charitable organizations, having gone to seven countries to conduct a variety of work from medical assistance to construction.

“I am involved in GCW to bring clean water, health, and encouragement to the people of our world.”

Darrel Larson is the Founder of Give Clean Water. He also serves as the Outreach pastor at Newbreak in San Diego, California, a church of over 3,000. Newbreak is a leader in global missions projects supporting work in over 60 countries. Prior to working at Newbreak, Darrel served for 8 years as the Country Director for Mexico with Amor Ministries, a non-profit house building organization that mobilizes 25,000 volunteers to build 1,200 houses per year in Mexico. While at Amor, Darrel served on the appropriate technologies team researching clean water filters, solar powered lighting, and composting toilets.

“Water born diseases are the number one killer in the world. I’m excited to be a part of changing the world through the gift of clean drinking water. Come change the world with us!”

Mike has a passion for service and seeing lives be transformed and is actively involved in Servant Leadership forums throughout San Diego, California. He has devoted his talents and energy to helping those in need and and has spent the last 15 years serving in various non-profit roles including as Development Director for the Wyakin Warrior Foundation and as a member of the Founding team and Vice Chairman for Elevate Elementary School. Mike spent 23 years as a member of the Unites States Navy and currently serves as the civilian Chief of Staff for a Naval organization in Coronado, California.

“I have always wanted to be involved with organizations and events that are bigger than myself. The work Give Clean water is doing is changing the lives of people for a lifetime. How exciting to be part of transforming the world!”

Andy Lovsted is an active volunteer in his community and beyond. His activities over the past 10 years include building homes in Mexico, volunteering with local charities in Mississippi immediately following Hurricane Katrina and coaching recreational youth sports. He is excited to leverage over 15 years of global sales and marketing experience to guide marketing strategy and support fundraising efforts. Andy is graduate of San Diego State University and resides in San Diego, CA with his wife Heather and 3 kids: Bruce, Lydia and Joshua.

“No one should suffer and die from lack of clean water and the statistics specifically regarding children under 5 are overwhelming*. I’m honored to serve Give Clean Water, working with the team to drive awareness to this global issue and bring clean drinking water to the world.”

*An estimated 4,100 children under the age of five die each day from diarrhea globally. Estimated with data from Diarhhoea: Why children are still dying and what can be done. UNICEF, WHO 2009

Larry has been involved with GCW since inception and he and his wife Celia continue their support. Larry served in the USCG from ‘69-’73, including Vietnam service. He spent 30 years in the sign industry and co-owned a Custom Electric Sign Company in San Diego (Signtech),  retiring in 2006.   Larry has been to Fiji 8 times.  It is always a joy to see how thankful and gracious the people of Fiji are for the gift of clean water.  Larry presently does volunteer work for The Vietnam Veterans of America. He and Celia have two adult children, Ty and Torrie, and live in Bellingham, Wa.

“I am thankful to be committed to an organization that meets such a essential requirement by providing clean water for the wellbeing of so many in need. It’s such a joy to see the life and health brought to all these gracious people.”

Kendra has been active with Give Clean Water since its founding in 2008.  Her first trip to Fiji was in 2014.  The most impactful visit on that trip was to a village about 20 minutes outside of the large city of Nadi.  Although close to town and an international airport, their sole source of water was the river outside the village.  Villagers reported significant rates of illness due to the water after the filters were installed, they had no more illness.  In her day job, Kendra owns Innovate Marketing, a digital marketing and eCommerce consulting firm.

I am so honored to be a part of Give Clean Water.   There are very few opportunities in this world to literally save lives.  Through Give Clean Water’s efforts, lives are changing all over the world.  I am blessed to be a part of the work.