North America

North America Board

The Viva North America Board of Trustees is made up of 10 gifted and passionate individuals, all of whom are committed to seeing children set free from poverty and released into happy and healthy futures, fulfilling God's purposes for their lives. They act as a governing body for Viva North America, helping us to appropriately and relevantly focus our work and supporting and guiding us as we seek to improve the quality of care for vulnerable children.

		Daniel Ederer Principal, Ederer Investments Daniel Ederer is the president of Ederer Investment Company, a privately-held entity with investments in operating companies, real estate and venture capital. He lives in Seattle, Washington, and is married with three children. Dan is a graduate of the University of Washington and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, a Certificate in Commercial Real Estate, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration. In addition to serving on the Viva board in Oxford, Daniel also serves as Chair of the Viva North America board in the USA.
		Tony Scherrer Portfolio Manager Tony is a Portfolio Manager with Smead Capital Management, where he co-manages its mutual fund as well as separately managed accounts, and leads the efforts of managing money for institutions. He is a resident of Seattle, Washington and is married with three children. Tony is a graduate of Seattle Pacific University and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance, as well as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Designation. Tony is an active member at his church, and his interests include skiing, music, and time with his family.
		Patrick Mcdonald  Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Viva, UK Patrick founded Viva Network in 1996 after working with street children in Bolivia. He has spent fourteen years researching Christian work with children and building contacts internationally. Patrick oversees Viva and represents the issue of children at risk to the wider world. He is Senior Associate for Children at Risk for Billy Graham's Lausanne Movement and has completed his MBA at the Saïd Business School, Oxford University. Originally from Denmark, he is married with three sons. His interests include sailing, flying, and mountaineering.
		Willam Reichardt Retired Businessman Bill retired from the dry cleaning industry several years ago. He and his wife Sabra have a small family foundation which provides them with lots of amazing challenges and opportunities to meet and work with very special folks like the Viva team. Bill and Sabra have four children and live in Syracuse, New York.
		Joel Nichols Associate Professor of Law Joel is a law professor at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. He holds degrees in both Law (J.D.) and Theology (M.Div.) from Emory University in Atlanta, GA, and also holds a BA degree from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. Joel previously taught at Pepperdine Law School in Malibu, California; practiced at a law firm in Washington, D.C. and clerked for a federal judge in Jacksonville, Florida. His teaching, research, and public speaking all focus upon the intersection of law and religion, including human rights, constitutional law, family law, and legal history. Joel and his wife have two children.
		Scott Hannah International Product Marketing Manager Scott Hannah is a Marketing Manager for Microsoft, where he focuses on marketing strategy for hardware products (computer peripherals including keyboards, mice, and web cameras) in the European and Latin American Regions. He grew up in Bellevue, Washington and returned to live there after his studies. Scott is a graduate of Occidental College in Los Angeles, California and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics for Business and Management. Outside of work, Scott is an avid golfer and active member in his church community.
		Simon Laver Partner, The Perrett Laver Partnership, UK Simon is one of Perrett Laver’s co-founders. He previously worked for many years as a senior partner within one of the largest global search groups, where he was Secretariat with responsibility for supporting business development and international growth. He also founded and led the global life sciences practice group. His areas of expertise in senior level executive search include CEO and Board-level appointments in higher education, international development, the voluntary sector, life sciences and financial services. In 2008 Simon was named by BusinessWeek on its list of the 'World's 100 Most Influential Headhunters.' Simon holds a first class degree from the University of Oxford and an MBA from the London Business School (including a semester at the Tuck School, Dartmouth College). Simon is also Trustee and Chair of the Viva Network, a Trustee and Chair of the International and Advocacy Committee of Tearfund and an advisor to the University of Oxford’s McDonald Centre for Theology, Ethics and Public Life.
		Toni Nicole Walker Assistant Dean, Fuller Theological Seminary Toni has over thirteen years of experience serving in the non profit sector. Currently, she serves as Assistant Dean of the School of Intercultural Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary. Toni has served in several non-profit organizations including the National Center for Youth Development and Urban League. She has helped several executive directors, boards, and staff to strengthen their organizational practices and productivity through capacity building, intercultural leadership development, and organizational management. A graduate of St. Edwards University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Toni is completing a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies with a concentration in Children at Risk from Fuller Theological Seminary. She is a Certified Diversity Trainer, specializing in providing diversity management consulting for non-profit organizations and ministries. Toni lives in Pasadena, California with her husband Rodney, who is the lead Pastor at newly planted Hope Community Church. Together with their church community, they are involved in ministry among immigrant children and families through partnering with local inner city schools.
		Paul Stephenson Director, Child Development and Rights. World Vision International Paul Stephenson has worked in international relief and development for 20 years, specializing in education, child rights and community development. Paul has worked in Latin America, Africa and Asia with southern based NGOs and Tearfund UK. He received his Masters from Cornell University in the USA and has written and edited numerous works, including Questioning the Basis of Our Work: Christianity, Children’s Rights and Development (2004) and Child Participation (2004). Paul currently lives in Seattle and is married to Lisa, an ordained minister and actor, and has two children Frank 6, and Ava 4.
		Joseph W. Hamilton, III, CPCU Executive Vice President Joseph W. Hamilton, III, is Executive Vice President at Wachovia Insurance Services, Inc. Mr. Hamilton works primarily with larger privately held companies. He has special expertise working with real estate companies. He has helped his clients become more successful through establishing risk management programs with mechanisms to allow clients to quantify their risks and absorb as much risk as they deem appropriate. This has been accomplished through evaluating large deductible, self-insurance programs or captives specifically designed for each client. Mr. Hamilton graduated from The Westminster Schools and The University of Georgia, where he majored in Insurance and Risk Management. He received the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation (CPCU) in 1983. He is currently a Board member of The Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers and has served on the Boards of Brigatine Reinsurance Limited and Mountain View Indemnity, Bermuda-based captive insurers. Mr. Hamilton is a lifelong resident of Atlanta. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board for Eagle Ranch and served previously as Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Whitefield Academy. He is currently a member of the honorary board of Georgia Special Olympics and numerous other charitable, civic, and business associations. Mr. Hamilton is married and has four daughters.