JENNY NUCCIO.
Jenny was born and raised in San Antonio, TX. Jenny is the Founder of Imani Collective and works with 100+ artisans + staff on the coastal region. Everyday she gets to share the love of Christ with her community and knows this is exactly what the Lord prepared her heart to do.
Jenny graduated with her Bachelors of Science in University Studies-Leadership Studies with minors in Sociology and Human Resources from Texas A&M University. She also received a graduate certificate for Non-Profit Management at the Bush School of Government and Public Service as
well as graduated with her Masters of Education in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications. Jenny has been traveling to Kenya since 2009 and has always had a love for missions. After starting Imani in April 2011, she knew the mission field would always be a part of her future. May 2013, Jenny traveled back to Kenya to start the women empowerment program that is know as Imani Collective today and to her surprise, she met Sean along the way!
Jenny loves traveling, hammocking, hiking, practicing yoga and overall adventure! She loves taking the road less traveled and getting lost because there is always a good story at the end of it.
She loves to always seek joy in the simple things of life and always enjoys a nice picnic on a beautiful day.
Jennys favorite verse is Psalm 18:19 because it reminds her of how much the Lord loves her and how proud He is to have her as His daughter.
"He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me"
One of Jennys favorite quotes she lives by is:
"The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Jenny was born and raised in San Antonio, TX. Jenny is the Founder of Imani Collective and works with 100+ artisans + staff on the coastal region. Everyday she gets to share the love of Christ with her community and knows this is exactly what the Lord prepared her heart to do.
Jenny graduated with her Bachelors of Science in University Studies-Leadership Studies with minors in Sociology and Human Resources from Texas A&M University. She also received a graduate certificate for Non-Profit Management at the Bush School of Government and Public Service as
well as graduated with her Masters of Education in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications. Jenny has been traveling to Kenya since 2009 and has always had a love for missions. After starting Imani in April 2011, she knew the mission field would always be a part of her future. May 2013, Jenny traveled back to Kenya to start the women empowerment program that is know as Imani Collective today and to her surprise, she met Sean along the way!
Jenny loves traveling, hammocking, hiking, practicing yoga and overall adventure! She loves taking the road less traveled and getting lost because there is always a good story at the end of it.
She loves to always seek joy in the simple things of life and always enjoys a nice picnic on a beautiful day.
Jennys favorite verse is Psalm 18:19 because it reminds her of how much the Lord loves her and how proud He is to have her as His daughter.
"He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me"
One of Jennys favorite quotes she lives by is:
"The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
SEAN NUCCIO.
Sean was born in Knoxville, TN, but was raised in Kenai, Alaska. Sean graduated with his Bachelors of Science in Psychology at Montana State University.
He first came to Kenya in 2004 for 9 months working in slums where he fell in love with the people and ministry. After returning from Kenya he headed to Denver to start “life.” He worked for 5 years in Residential Treatment Centers for teenage boys. Counseling and mentoring youth with a variety of issues from Drug and Alcohol, Gang, Mental Health, Anger, and Sex Offenders.
After patiently/not so patiently waiting, and God using some amazing people to help mold and shape and prepare Sean, God finally told him that he was opening the door back up to return to Kenya.
Sean came back to Kenya in 2011 with WorldVenture. He has been working to help street boys in Mombasa. Helping them get off streets and off drugs and into school and to help them find jobs and mentoring and discipling them to be Godly men. After a little over two years and God doing some amazing things, God did something even more amazing by bringing Jenny into his life.
Sean love sports, soccer, basketball, boxing, bowling, football.
He loves hiking, camping, exploring, adventure, music and just kickin it.
Sean’s favorite verses is Proverbs 24:16 because Sean has messed up and fallen many many many times but thanks to God’s Righteousness in Sean he has been able to get back on his feet every time.
“For though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again, but the wicked fall to calamity”
One of Sean’s favorite quotes is:
“Good, then we will fight in the shade.” - Dienekes
Sean was born in Knoxville, TN, but was raised in Kenai, Alaska. Sean graduated with his Bachelors of Science in Psychology at Montana State University.
He first came to Kenya in 2004 for 9 months working in slums where he fell in love with the people and ministry. After returning from Kenya he headed to Denver to start “life.” He worked for 5 years in Residential Treatment Centers for teenage boys. Counseling and mentoring youth with a variety of issues from Drug and Alcohol, Gang, Mental Health, Anger, and Sex Offenders.
After patiently/not so patiently waiting, and God using some amazing people to help mold and shape and prepare Sean, God finally told him that he was opening the door back up to return to Kenya.
Sean came back to Kenya in 2011 with WorldVenture. He has been working to help street boys in Mombasa. Helping them get off streets and off drugs and into school and to help them find jobs and mentoring and discipling them to be Godly men. After a little over two years and God doing some amazing things, God did something even more amazing by bringing Jenny into his life.
Sean love sports, soccer, basketball, boxing, bowling, football.
He loves hiking, camping, exploring, adventure, music and just kickin it.
Sean’s favorite verses is Proverbs 24:16 because Sean has messed up and fallen many many many times but thanks to God’s Righteousness in Sean he has been able to get back on his feet every time.
“For though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again, but the wicked fall to calamity”
One of Sean’s favorite quotes is:
“Good, then we will fight in the shade.” - Dienekes
JADON NUCCIO.
Jadon Anthony Nuccio was born on April 19, 2016 in Mombasa, Kenya.
He loves a good adventure and ice cream dates with mom.
Jadon has been traveling since birth, receiving his passport at 6 weeks old.
Jadon loves visiting his aunties in the village and in town as well as hanging out with his brothers. He loves watching his brothers play football. He is their #1 Fan and future striker.
Jadon is still figuring out his favorite quote at the moment, but loves to smile and be a goofball.
Jadon Anthony Nuccio was born on April 19, 2016 in Mombasa, Kenya.
He loves a good adventure and ice cream dates with mom.
Jadon has been traveling since birth, receiving his passport at 6 weeks old.
Jadon loves visiting his aunties in the village and in town as well as hanging out with his brothers. He loves watching his brothers play football. He is their #1 Fan and future striker.
Jadon is still figuring out his favorite quote at the moment, but loves to smile and be a goofball.
SOPHIE GENE NUCCIO.
Sophie Gene Nuccio was born on June 14, 2018 in Kenai, Alaska.
She is our firecracker and loves giving everyone high fives and hugs.
Her favorite activity is chasing her brother and tickling him. She also does not have a favorite quote at the moment, but loves to bring laughter into this world.
Sophie Gene Nuccio was born on June 14, 2018 in Kenai, Alaska.
She is our firecracker and loves giving everyone high fives and hugs.
Her favorite activity is chasing her brother and tickling him. She also does not have a favorite quote at the moment, but loves to bring laughter into this world.
SELAH GRACE NUCCIO.
Selah Grace Nuccio was born on May 19, 2020 in Mombasa, Kenya. She is our COVID baby and mama went through barricades to get to the hospital to have her.
She is a joy! She started walking at 9 months and has never stopped. She loves keeping up with her sister and brother and is one tough cookie.
Selah Grace Nuccio was born on May 19, 2020 in Mombasa, Kenya. She is our COVID baby and mama went through barricades to get to the hospital to have her.
She is a joy! She started walking at 9 months and has never stopped. She loves keeping up with her sister and brother and is one tough cookie.
