Our Team
Becky Moody
Co-Founder & Board Chair (USA)
Becky co-founded TE and she cherishes her work with the nonprofit. She is a lawyer in Georgia, USA.
Frans Moore
Director of Organizational Development (USA)
Frans began working with us at the end of 2017. He brings a lot of vision and structure to the nonprofit.
Ashley Horton
Administrative Assistant (USA)
Ashley has been with us since the beginning. Her heart for helping others is evident in her commitment to our nonprofit and we are blessed by that commitment every day.
Susan Davenport
Board Member (USA)
Dr. Susan Davenport joined the board in early 2020. Her passion for this work is immense.
Mary Ann Cates
Head of Donor Accountants (USA)
Mary Ann has dedicated her time to ensuring our finances are in order, especially those regarding donors.
Janeth Urio
Funds Coordinator (TZ)
Janeth is a lawyer in Moshi, Tanzania. Since 2018, Janeth has been helping TE send funds to scholarship students and has provided needed guidance to the team.
Bob McCullough
Board Member (USA)
Bob McCullough joined the board in early 2020. His passion for this work is immense.
Emily Moody
Co-Founder & Executive Director (USA)
Emily is a recent UGA graduate and is studying in London to learn how to better run Talents Empowered.
Yusuph Mathias
Head of Scholarships (TZ)
Yusuph practices law in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. He supports the scholars in Tanzania.
Pastor Dolo
Scholarship Coordinator (LR)
Pastor Dolo is a vital volunteer in Liberia. He coordinates funds for scholars, ensures their needs are met, and communicates scholar updates with the team.
In Loving Memory

Mr. Carroll Underwood
Co-founder
Mr. Carroll Underwood helped co-found TE in 2014. He was a cornerstone of Talents Empowered, helping it start and supporting Yusuph from before T.E. even began.