Our Team

The People Behind the Mission

A small, dedicated team turning music and media into hope for Sudanese communities.

Meet the Team

Faces Behind the Work

Echo of Grace is built by people who believe music and media can carry a people through what aid alone cannot reach.

Emily Simonities

Emily Simonaitis

Chief Operating Officer

Experienced operations leader with a passion for building effective teams, sustainable systems, and mission-driven organizations. As Chief Operating Officer, Emily helps turn Echo of Grace's vision into practical action, ensuring the organization operates with excellence, integrity, and compassion.

Daniel James Hampton III

Daniel James Hampton

Treasurer

Dan serves as Treasurer, bringing professional experience as a Financial Analyst. He oversees the organization's financial stewardship, helping establish strong financial systems, ensure accountability, and support the long-term sustainability of Echo of Grace.

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Sinkey John Badur

Founder & Executive Director

With over ten years of humanitarian experience in Sudan and Egypt, Sinkey founded Echo of Grace with a vision to inspire hope and restore lives through music, media, and compassionate service. he combines operational leadership, creative media, and a heart for ministry to build a sustainable organization that serves Sudanese communities and partners with churches and humanitarian organizations.

Peter Starr

Peter Starr

Communications, Partnerships & Mission Alignment Lead

Drawing on his experience as a mechanical engineer and humanitarian, he helps build relationships with churches, ministries, and international partners while ensuring the organization remains faithful to its mission and Christ-centered values. He is passionate about using collaboration, communication, and compassionate service to expand Echo of Grace's impact and bring hope to Sudanese communities.

Mercy John

Mercy John

Program Manager

Mercy supports Echo of Grace by coordinating and managing community programs, ensuring activities are well planned, organized, and delivered effectively. She is passionate about serving people with compassion and helping create meaningful programs that bring hope, strengthen communities, and reflect the mission of Echo of Grace.

Yusri Kunda

Yusri Kunda

Activity Director

As Activity Director, Yousri brings creativity and a heart for ministry to Echo of Grace, helping develop programs that encourage faith, fellowship, and community engagement. He is passionate about writing and composing worship songs and hopes to see Sudanese hymns reach and inspire people across cultures and around the world.