Carol Turner

Founder & Executive Director

Carol is the founder of e3kids international, and currently works as the Executive Director. She is an alumna of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in business. She is passionate towards providing vision and leadership for e3kids while connecting people and finding sustainable solutions for the organization and its initiatives. Carol’s husband and three daughters are involved in e3kids' work in both countries.

Tyrone M. Ford

PRESIDENT,
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

With a passion for education and serving others, Tyrone has taken several trips to the Philippines with his church — and to Kenya with e3kids. Tyrone has been actively involved with us since 2020. He currently works as an Intervention Design Specialist in a middle school and a student at Liberty University, pursuing a degree in education for kids in grades 6-12. With this degree, he plans to fulfill the vision God gave him to one day start a school in the Philippines.

Julie Dillenbeck

Vice President,
Board of directors

Julie received a B.A. in Mathematics with a minor in Education from Messiah College. After a rich history in the U.S. public school system and internationally at Youth with a Mission (YWAM) in England and British Columbia, she started a children’s ministry with a focus on outreach at her local church. Through ministry opportunities, Julie has guided teens into local community settings and neighboring states, as well as Kenya, Mexico, and India. She also manages the Children’s Ski and Snowboard School at Massanutten Resort.

Lisa Batchelder

Secretary,
BOARD of directors

A heart for missions and helping others was etched into Lisa’s heart in 1987 when she went on her first missions trip. Today, she finds great encouragement in helping impact the lives of a new generation. Lisa is superintendent for a prominent cemetery in Historic Harrisonburg, Virginia and helps run the ski school at Massanutten Resort, ensconced in the Blueridge Mountains during the winter months.

Pete A. Poirot

Treasurer,

Board of Directors

With an MBA from James Madison University, and a BS in Accounting from Bridgewater College, Peter is a CPA and a principal in charge of Graham & Poirot. The firm evolved serving approximately 150 clients to over 450 individuals and corporate clients. The practice now supports business valuations and divorce litigation support.

Rob T. Turner

co-founder,

BOARD MEMBER

Rob is the co-founder and currently serves on the board of directors. He received a Longwood College alum where he studied Government and Education in 1987. He completed a Master’s of Education degree from VCU in Secondary School Guidance Counseling in 1989. Rob is a Licensed Professional Counselor and runs a private practice. He and his wife, Carol, are passionate about helping educate kids and raising their three daughters to live generously.

Lena Gonzalez-Berrios

Board member,

Interantional Library Lead

Lena is a librarian with a passion for community-building, literacy and education. In addition to her roles with e3kids International, she is a librarian for the Prince William Public Library System, a Rotarian with the North Stafford Rotary Club and a founding board member of the League of Women Voters of the Fredericksburg Area. She is an active member of Cornerstone Church, and assists with youth activities and missions. She has been working in literacy and libraries since 1991, and she knows firsthand that libraries transform lives.

Michelle King

Board Member

Michelle King was raised in a military family in many different places.  She married a USMC marine and continued to travel.  She received her BS in Nursing just 3 months after her first child was born.  Many years and 5 more children later, she has lived out her dedication to caring for children and education and the belief that education is key to being able to take charge of your future.  Michelle and her family have all been involved supporters of e3kids since its beginning, and Michelle was blessed to be able to go on one of the trips to Kenya to assist with the work done there.   She continues to support education working part time at a private school and through various ministries at church.

Dorcas Kalunda

Project Manager

Dorcas Kalunda is a Project Manager at E3kids International, with a background degree in Arts (High  School Education) and a professional certificate in Project Management. She has successfully led two  school water tank installation projects in Kenya, ensuring improved access to clean water for students  and communities. Dorcas is passionate about managing impactful projects and leveraging key  technologies to deliver sustainable and results-driven solutions. Her work reflects a strong commitment  to excellence, community development, and effective project execution.