MEET TIRZAH’S
Board of Directors
Esme Bowers
SOUTH AFRICA
International Director
As Tirzah's International Director, Esme is able to implement her passion for training and development for God's purposes. Following her heart for service, Esme is also the International Director of Church Engagement for the World Evangelical Alliance and a chairperson for both the African Women in Mission Network and the Pan African Women's Alliance. Her ministry focuses on training women leaders to know their value and recognize their callings. She also works to help reconcile the genders by teaching both men and women that God values women and has great purpose for their lives. She resides in Cape Town, South Africa with her husband who is a pastor.
Board of Directors
Anita Delhass
NETHERLANDS
Anita serves as a Board Member. She is currently the Chief Executive for ICOHS in London, UK. She has served as Executive Director for the International Justice Mission for the Netherlands and Europe. Formerly, she spent twenty years in leadership with World Vision serving as: Country Director for World Vision Lebanon, National Director of World Vision Netherlands, Director of Corporate Partnerships WVI/Board representative EULO in Brussels, Belgium, Director for European Expansion in Spain and France and National Director of Romania. She and her husband Robert live in Amsterdam.
David Kirkland
UNITED STATES
David serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the Board. He has a 40-year corporate career in the area of Information Technology (IT) where he has managed global teams, led IT programs, and now specializes in Project Management. David's personal vision is to empower men and women to hope, learn, and grow. Toward that end, David has supported Tirzah International in various ways, beginning with its precursor organization, Women of Global Action. David and his wife Julie, a talented artist, live in Colorado Springs, Colorado where David enjoys playing tennis, trail running, and wood working. He has two adult children.
Why Tirzah? I want to bring technology possibilities and make Tirzah and its work more visible to other organizations, such as men’s ministries. I want to be a part of project management training for leaders.
Debbie Ardan Christian
UNITED STATES
Debbie has been affiliated with the Tirzah since 2002. She has a background in economic research, corporate philanthropy, and publishing. A devoted book lover, she happily handled submissions for Alive Literary Agency and acquisitions/production for Bondfire Books until retiring in 2019. Debbie and her husband, Rick, live in Black Forest, Colorado.
Why Tirzah? I was suddenly widowed at the age of 43. In my deepest sorrow, God assured me of his provision and presence through the kindness of friends, family and even strangers. Ever since then, it’s been my passion to serve single moms and widows. Tirzah proved to be that perfect vehicle to bring transformative, sustainable solutions to women who would otherwise be without hope.
Fenny Ang
SINGAPORE
Dr. Fenny Ang is a seasoned executive coach and leadership consultant with over 20 years of experience in management consulting, human resources, and business development across Asia Pacific. She holds a PhD in International Business Management from the University of South Australia, where her research focused on building interpersonal trust with cultural intelligence. Additionally, she has earned a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Western Michigan University. She has a deep commitment to coaching senior executives and millennial leaders, with a focus on cultural intelligence, team building, and leadership transitions.
Why Tirzah? I have been with Tirzah since her infancy and I am still with Tirzah because I get a front row seat to see how Tirzah’s story is literally being lived out, time and time again against all odds- Tirzah is this young woman who was not afraid of Moses to demand (quite politely) entitlement to her father’s land. This is quintessentially what Tirzah is about - to be the voice for the voiceless, to rise up and encouraging the World to rise with her.
Jeff Jensen
UNITED STATES
With over 25 years of experience, Jeff Jensen provides highly personalized investment advice to families, nonprofits, foundations, and private companies. His approach is rooted in an "outsourced Chief Investment Officer" model that combines customized advisory services with a focus on fiduciary responsibilities. Jeff resides in Colorado Springs with his wife and two children. Among his many hobbies, he is passionate about photography and travels to uncharted areas to gain an understanding of indigenous people. Through his visual storytelling, he challenges ethnocentric views and inspires learning. Jeff also enjoy running, hiking and skiing. He and his family love to travel and hope to visit every country in the world.
Why Tirzah? I have a passion to help women and have firsthand seen the impact that financial support and empowerment can make. It’s something that I’m deeply interested in helping and believe that Tirzah is entering a new chapter that I want to be a part of.
Kitty Daniels
UNITED STATES
Kitty Daniels has embarked on a single missionary journey to a remote mountain village in Nicaragua, setting a course that would lead her to over 15 countries and into the lives of countless people. Each step has been guided by a deep commitment to God’s call and a passion for supporting women worldwide.
She has been apart of the Tirzah movement long before Tirzah was founded. She had the privilege of walking alongside women in 10 different countries. She is an entrepreneur in finance and consulting developing an online personal finance course specifically designed for women. Alongside these professional endeavors, she is a wife, mother, grandmother and advocate for marginalized women.
Why Tirzah? To help continue to bring support, education, and relationship-building to women. “But for the grace of God I go.”