Board of Directors
Isaya Oleporuo – Maasai Warrior Chief from Eluai, Tanzania. Isaya, with his brother, began
rescuing girls from childhood marriage approximately eight (8) years ago. He is the Founder
and President of Osotuwa Foundation and Chairman of its Board of Directors. Isaya earned his
bachelor’s degree in International Affairs at Ohio State University and now lives in Columbus,
Ohio working full time in fundraising, leadership and oversight of program operations for
Osotuwa Foundation.
Patricia Allenby - retired physician in Columbus, Ohio. Tricia has been doing volunteer work in
Tanzania since 2014. She and her husband met Isaya in August of 2019 and have been working
with him ever since. Tricia travels back to Eluai twice a year to encourage the girls individually
and in group presentations. She helped to establish Osotuwa Foundation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization, and now serves as the Treasurer, communicating with sponsors and
supporting Osotuwa Foundation in all facets as needed.
Ann Bischoff - CEO of Star House, an organization that partners with teens and young adults as
they exit homelessness by offering 24/7 access to safety and essential resources, as well as
housing. Ann has served as founder, leader and consultant for multiple initiatives regarding
vulnerable youth. Ann is involved in advising Osotuwa Foundation as it grows, sharing her
expertise in nonprofit management and growth.
Scott Grotelueschen - Co-Founder and a Wealth Management Advisor of Legacy
Wealth Strategies, a Lifetime Financial Growth Company (LFG). As a Wealth Management
Advisor for over three decades, Scott specializes in delivering a holistic and comprehensive
wealth management process for individuals, families and businesses. Scott feels blessed to be
serving the Osotuwa foundation.
Steven Prue – corporate Human Resources leader living in Columbus, OH. Steve met Isaya in
early 2023 and quickly got engaged with the mission. After visiting Tanzania in December 2023
and experiencing the joy of in-person contact with the Maasai, Steve accepted an invitation to
join the Board of Osotuwa Foundation. With an educational background in both economics
and the law, Steve will use his skills to continue supporting the work of ending forced
childhood marriage among the Maasai people.
Nguvu Lukumay – Isaya’s brother and the Program Director in Arusha, Tanzania. Nguvu administers the funds in support of the more than 300 girls who have been rescued from childhood marriage and have gone to school.