RPB-USA PROFILES
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PASTOR ROBERT C. BRADBERRY
Pastor Bradberry, retired from the Global Field Director for the PEACE Plan, Saddleback Church Missions Team, liaising between Saddleback and Rwanda.
In the last 10 years he has been to Rwanda 35 times. Over 1200 Saddleback members have traveled to Rwanda on PEACE teams. Currently he works on Pastor Rick's Global Team as the All Africa Purpose Driven Church Congress Director
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ANN GRACE B KARASANYI
Mrs. Karasanyi was born in Rwanda, and has been an active member of the East African Community in Washington DC for over 35 years. Retired after 31 years from the World Bank, she has maintained her commitment to the community and her faith. Mrs. Karasanyi resides in Maryland, and commutes to East Africa at least twice a year to work spread God’s love to communities bringing clean water to the needy. She works with the widows and orphans in the hometown where she grew up.
She is also a Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Initiative for East Africa, Inc. (BCIEA) based in Houston, an organization which is very active in Rwanda, Mrs. Karasanyi has been at the helm of Rwanda Prayer Banquet since its inception.
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ERIC MUNYEMANA
Mr. Munyemana serves as the Africa Continental Director of the All Africa Purpose Driven/PEACE Plan Initiative for Saddleback Church in Rwanda..
Eric is the Chairman of Rwanda Leaders Fellowship that oversees and organizes regular outreach activities for the country’s top leadership from the Government, Business and Religious leaders, including monthly and annual high level leadership Prayer Breakfasts.
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ANTOINETTE KANYABUTEMBO
Ms. Antoinette Kanyabutembo, U.S. national, origin from Rwanda, is the founder of
Rwanda Prayer Banquet USA (RPB-USA). Antoinette has served as President since 2015 and has expanded the capacity building programs and created a collaborative environment for non-profit members. In March 2020, she took her retirement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to work full-time with the organization.
Antoinette Kanyabutembo, holds a degree of Bachelor in Translation, Brussels, Belgium; a degree of Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management; a degree of Master of Science Management from the University of Maryland, Global Campus (UMGC), and a Diploma as Gospel Minister from Harvest Church, Olney, Maryland.
She has worked with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from 1999 to 2020, she is presently working full time with the RPB-USA.
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PASTOR OLVIS PAUL MATABARO - VICE PRESIDENT
Pastor Olvis Paul Matabaro took charge as Vice-President of Rwanda Prayer Banquet USA on August 1, 2020. He joined the organization in 2012 to develop and support the organization’s tenants and the wider nonprofit community; to support their growth, ensure compliance and encourage its best practices. Pastor Paul is Senior pastor and founder of Jesus Saves International Ministries since 2011. He woks as the Maintenance Manager at Challenger Transportation Inc.
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MUTONI KARASANYI
Mr. Karasanyi joined the Rwanda Prayer Banquet in 2015, he serves as Vice-President of the Rwanda Prayer Banquet until July 2020. Mr. Mutoni has expanded his capacity to serve as a Board member of the organization. He works as a communications Officer at the World Bank Group, focusing on programs relevant to innovation and entrepreneurship.
Mr. Karasanyi was the First Vice-President of Rwanda Prayer Banquet USA until December 2020. He works as a Communications Officer at the World Bank Group, focusing on programs relevant to innovation and entrepreneurship.
In addition, he brings several years of experience volunteering with non-profits both in the US and Rwanda. Mutoni has earned a Bachelor’s in Political Science and Film Studies, as well as an MBA in Global Management, from Boston College.
He is married and resides in Maryland.
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PASTOR OLVIS PAUL MATABARO - VICE PRESIDENT
Pastor Olvis Paul Matabaro took charge as Vice-President of Rwanda Prayer Banquet USA on August 1, 2020. He joined the organization in 2012 to develop and support the organization’s tenants and the wider nonprofit community; to support their growth, ensure compliance and encourage its best practices. Pastor Paul is Senior pastor and founder of Jesus Saves International Ministries since 2011. He woks as the Maintenance Manager at Challenger Transportation Inc.
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CLAUDINE MUGABO
Mrs. Claudine Mugabo serves as Treasurer/Coordinator of Rwanda Prayer Banquet USA until June 2022. She works as Independent Linguistic Contractor and has a Degree in Business Management.
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PASTOR ROSE RUTAGARAMA MATABARO
Along with her husband, Olvis P. Matabaro, Pastor Rose also joined the Rwanda Prayer Banquet in 2012. Rose has been supporting the organization in coaching and mentoring members helping them create the business model to be sustainable so that they can fulfill their mission and ensuring they use good business practices needed to serve the community. Rose is the Associate Pastor at Jesus Saves International Ministries and she has a degree in Medicine from the National University of Rwanda.
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BERNADETTE DENIS
Mrs. Bernadette Denis is native of Rwanda and DC, Maryland, and Virginia Rwandan Diaspora Leader. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Science of Nursing, and a Masters’ Degree in Science of Administration with concentration in Public and Community Health from Trinity University. She is a powerful and dedicated Registered Nurse. She uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to serve in various expanding roles helping cancer and surgery patients at Medstar Washington Hospital Center. She travelled to different countries in Africa on medical missions and organized yearly health education on health prevention and maintenance for immigrant communities.
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IMMACULEE BISHAGARA - TREASURER
Ms. Immaculée Bishagara joined the Rwanda Prayer Banquet USA in Fall 2017 and served as Coordinator and Treasurer at the Rwanda Prayer Banquet USA. Immaculée has more than five years of experience helping nonprofits and civic organizations operate with success at the Holy Ground Paris, in Baltimore, Maryland. She has earned a MBA in Management and Leadership from Strayer University, Washington, D.C.