Nadia Zaki

Dr. Nadia Zaki founded Mercy Mission Hope in 2002 after returning from a mission trip in an impoverished rural area in Egypt. The area was filled with homeless, sick and orphaned children. A boys’ orphanage that started with 2 children is now a 4-story home of 27, ages 3 months to 21 years. Nadia works as a neurologist in private practice and volunteers for a clinic serving the uninsured.  She lost her husband while on a service trip to Egypt in 2004. She has 3 children also committed to serving and helping fulfill their father’s dream.

John Boutros

John has been helping Mercy Mission Hope reach its goal of providing aid to those in need since 2013. Starting in 2001, John has been serving as a youth group leader, Sunday School teacher, and mentor at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church. As of 2003, he has been working in the field of education as a high school teacher as well as a consultant.

Sohair VarnHagen

Has been involved in various efforts in spreading awareness and support since 2002. She has a 30 year + management career in the automotive corporate business specializing in engineering and technical computing related fields. When she is not taking care of her precious grandbaby Alexis, in her spare time, Sohair enjoys family time, interior decorating, beading, playing tennis, traveling and dabbling in the world of investing and real estate.

Nivine Fahmy

Nivine joined Mercy Mission Hope in May 2014 after hearing about the wonderful services it offers to children in need. She has a great passion for children and she volunteers at many charities and in her kids’ schools. She also helps with different organizations’ events. Nivine is a Walsh College graduate and is currently working on her MBA. She is the business manager of private physical therapy clinics. Nivine is married and has 2 boys; and her family is involved in different church services.

Monica Zaki

Monica was blessed to be a part of the first trip in 2002 and has been actively involved since.  She has traveled to Egypt many times and has spearheaded numerous fundraising efforts.  When she is not fulfilling her duties as a neurology resident, she is actively spreading the word on Mercy Mission Hope on social media.