OUR TEAM

Executive Director | Roxanne Robbins

A Clearwater, FL native, Roxanne Robbins is the founder and executive director of Tukutana International. Previously, she served as the director of public affairs for the International Justice Mission (IJM), leading successful campaigns on a wide range of human rights issues and conducting high-level briefings for the White House, the U.S. Department of State, congressional staff, and public figures.

Prior to joining IJM, Roxanne established and directed the “Athletes and At-Risk Youth (AAY)” initiative. In partnership with professional sports leagues and the United States Olympic Committee, AAY equipped elite sports figures to utilize their platform to enhance education, strengthen families, and foster character and leadership development among at-risk youth. Her athlete-focused research was used by Congress and federal policymakers.

Roxanne organized national and international events, including the annual NFL-sanctioned Super Bowl Breakfast. While based in Washington, D.C., she produced and hosted a nationally syndicated radio program featuring sports figures, which aired on 1,100 U.S. stations. She reported on location from the White House, ESPY Awards Show in Los Angeles, Live 8 Concert, G-8 Summit (Edinburgh, Scotland), College Basketball Final Four, and seven NFL Super Bowls, with her sports columns and feature articles appearing in multiple national and international publications.

A graduate of Auburn University, where she ran track and cross-country (and, afterward completed five marathons), Roxanne has worked at eight Summer and Winter Olympics. She was a press manager for the 1996 Atlanta Games, where she directed 139 international press conferences and helped organize publicity events and ceremonies for Olympians, Hollywood celebrities, and dignitaries, including the President of the United States and 41 heads of state. Roxanne was the only woman selected by the Nagano Olympic Committee to serve as chaplain for the Olympians competing in the Nagano Winter Games in Japan.

Roxanne has worked, consulted, and volunteered with the United States Olympic Committee, Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, World War II Memorial Dedication Ceremony (Washington, D.C.), Opportunity International, World Vision, Washington Freedom, Athletes in Action, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, The International Swimming League (ISL), The Wireless Foundation, The House DC, Watoto Child Care Ministries, World Vision, and Cornerstone Development Africa.

“As an oncologist, I recognise that it’s only by working in a team with highly motivated and committed individuals such as Ms Roxanne Robbins, that we can make a difference to Uganda’s medical sufferers. I know that Ms Robbins is willing to commit herself to the vulnerable and underprivileged sufferers of Uganda. I wholeheartedly recommend her to work alongside medical professionals to make a difference to many who would not be able to persist through their treatment without extra practical support, as has been given by Ms. Robbins and her organisation Tukutana.”

— Dr. Helena Nam MB Bch (UK) MRCP FRCR (London) Clinical Oncologist, Hope Ward Cancer Clinic International Hospital Kampalaz

“Being an Olympic Gold medalist, I appreciate and value great coaches. A great coach believes in you and teaches you the truth about operating at your very best. My wife and I enjoy supporting Tukutana because this organization has a great coach in their director, Roxanne Robbins. My wife, Shantel, and I have known Roxanne for many years, and we know her commitment to coming alongside the beautiful Uganda people to train, equip, and create sustainable change for the most vulnerable. Seeing our offerings have such a tangible impact is very rewarding.”

—Josh Davis, 3x Olympic Gold Medalist, Captain of USA 2000 Olympic Swim Team, former world record holder

Uganda Director | Sunday Morris

A peacemaker and humble leader, Sunday Morris has worked with Tukutana for 16 years, bringing people together in ways that enrich churches, communities, schools, and medical clinics. He walks for miles, in challenging conditions, to identify villages in dire need of safe water, and advocates on their behalf. Sunday has overseen the construction of 56 water systems and related ministries in Uganda. He cares for sick children, brings food and water to elderly widows, hosts Easter and Christmas feasts for the most needy, teaches Bible studies, facilitates Tukutana’s golf program, manages logistics, and much more.

Sunday accomplishes the most worthy of feats (always done to benefit others) due to his extraordinary work ethic, punctuality, trustworthiness, commitment to excellence, love for the Lord, and compassion for the hurting. Affectionately called “Uncle Sunday” by all who know him, this extraordinary man embodies what it means to “defend orphans and widows” (James 1:27). Uncle Sunday’s big smile grows even larger when he helps someone in need, and when he sees others extend a helping hand to those who are suffering.

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Programs & Operations

Team Members Include:

Project Supervisors

Art Instructors

Logistics Coordinators

Celebrating 14 Years with Tukutana’s

Dedicated Water Team!

In 2010, when Tukutana launched its Water initiative, Living Water International generously trained Tukutana’s staff and helped us assemble a highly skilled team of foremen, hydrogeological surveyors, rig operators, drillers, pump installers, and water-quality analysts.

Tukutana has since received permits and contributions to construct safe and accessible water sources for more than 75,500 people in three East African countries. Owing to our team's commitment to excellence, each Tukutana water project has received the highest inspection grades and praise from the Minister of Health and other government officials.

*Please pray for Tukutana’s Water teams as they diligently work in challenging conditions to serve vulnerable people and communities.

Zoo Crew

Pastors, social workers, and compassionate staff comprise Tukutana’s “Zoo Crew,” which offers prayer, holistic support, and fun outings for the children (and their families) that we bring from remote villages to cities for medical appointments.

Activities include trips to the zoo, Aviation Camp, and Paper Craft Africa!