Serving the poor and vulnerable in the Dominican Republic

Glenny helps bring consistency and support to SRI’s education ministries and 5 sponsor schools throughout the DR. She is currently pursuing a degree in education and assists with updating student sponsorship profiles and promoting the sponsorship program as well as Vacation Bible School in the summers. Glenny also serves alongside our mobile medical teams, helping wherever needed to support SRI’s medical outreach.

Gregoria, Neyse, and Margot (pictured left to right) play a vital role in caring for mission teams while they are onsite, staying at the guesthouse and serving in San Juan de la Maguana. Their responsibilities include cleaning and preparing guest rooms, planning menus and preparing authentic Dominican meals, providing laundry service for team members, and maintaining a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment.

Through their hard work and hospitality, Gregoria, Neyse, and Margot help create a comfortable place where mission teams can rest, build relationships, and focus on serving the community of San Juan.

Michael plays a vital role in preparing and supporting North American medical teams as they serve rural communities in and around the province of San Juan. His responsibilities include helping teams prepare for their time in the Dominican Republic through pharmacy coordination, orientation, organization of supplies, and site communication.

While working on-site with a team, Michael helps facilitate communication between the North American teams and Dominican providers, oversees the distribution of donations, and ensures that patient referrals are properly directed for follow-up care. His attention to detail and commitment to supporting both teams and patients help make these medical outreaches possible.

We are the Powers, and we serve as the Guesthouse Hosts. We strive to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for teams staying at the guesthouse so they can focus on serving the community to the best of their ability.  We enjoy spending time with each of the guests who come to serve with SRI and hearing their stories, learning about what has brought them to this point in their journey. It is a privilege to welcome teams, build relationships, and support them as they serve in the Dominican Republic.

Kelsi first served with SRI on a short-term mission trip in 2019. The experience had such a profound impact on her life that she returned many more times with her church. Eventually, an opportunity arose for a long-term commitment with SRI, and Kelsi joined the missionary staff team in early 2024. She brings her nursing background to assist with short-term medical mission teams and consistently looks for opportunities to provide medical education and training for our Dominican staff and community.