meet our team
our founders
Hillary Evans & Becca Desrochers
Our team at Redeeming Zoe is led by the passionate founders, Hillary and Becca, who first met in college in Texas and playfully joked about starting a nonprofit together. What started as a dream became a reality six years later with the founding of Redeeming Zoe. Today, Becca serves as our CEO, driving our mission forward with dedication and vision, while Hillary leads as the President of the Board of Directors, ensuring strategic guidance and support. Together, their shared commitment and vision continue to shape our efforts to protect and empower children.
our team
Ivy was born and raised in Northern Mindanao, Philippines, later moving to Cebu City to complete her Business degree. After several years in the corporate world, while volunteering in a community development program, child support, and teenage counseling programs, her passion and heart to serve people led her to work full time in the field of community development services. After recently being married, Ivy is a new addition to the Redeeming Zoe team and has taken on the role of Manager of Operations. She is always up for adventure and loves to have fun whether at work or with friends and family.
MANAGER OF OPERATIONS
Ivy
Erlyn grew up in Surigao Del Sur, located in the southern region of the Philippines. Her love for teaching and working with children developed when she accepted the Lord as her personal Savior. She is passionate about serving others and empowering children who come from poorer areas. She wants to help inspire them to dream big and experience the love of God.
Growing up, it’s been her dream to travel around the world. When she’s not serving with Team Zoe or her church, you can find her cooking and baking tasty Filipino treats.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Erlyn
Nerissa
Nerissa grew up in Cebu. She is a young spirit who loves a great challenge and craves adventure. She has a fierce boldness about her as she advocates for children and leads the younger generation to hope for the future. She has a background in the hotel hospitality industry and wants to further her education to enhance her development in the ministry. She has spent the past nine years serving the young people in her church and lives her life to make disciples. During her free time, you can find her riding her motorcycle through the mountains or near a beach.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Rose
Rose, born and raised in Cebu, brings her love for art and creativity to Redeeming Zoe. With over 10 years of experience as a creative church volunteer, she is passionate about using her talents to serve the community. Rose believes deeply in the power and the importance of building strong, Godly relationships. She sees creativity as a unique way to express God’s love, reaching hearts in meaningful and impactful ways. She hopes to connect more people to the cause of Redeeming Zoe.
DONOR MANAGER & MARKETING SPECIALIST