Meet Our Team

Executive Director/ Global Health Programming

Elaine Hurtado recently received her Masters in Public Health in Nutrition from Liberty University. It was during her practicum experience that Elaine had the opportunity to serve in eSwatini in the summer of 2019 with a non-profit working with orphans living in child-headed and granny-headed homes. Deeply burdened by the severe water crisis in the rural areas and the overwhelming needs of the vulnerable children, Elaine surrendered her life to God in whatever he would call her to on behalf of the people of eSwatini. Through a series of divinely orchestrated events Elaine partnered with Project Love One for a return trip with Julie Kendrick whereby God provided a vision for community transformation through sustainable programs focused on clean water, nutrition, health, and education while sharing the love and hope of Jesus Christ. Elaine is now acting as Executive Director and is developing programs in the area of global health and nutrition to improve the health and lives of the widows, orphans and vulnerable children. Prior to working with Project Love One, Elaine homeschooled her three children and taught Science classes for eleven years. She is eager to see how God will use Project Love One to minister to the physical and spiritual needs of His children in eSwatini. 

If you would like to support Elaine in her ministry please visit https://cten.org/missionary/elainehurtado/

Board-member 

Ashley Lee has been with Project Love One since 2012. She has had a heart for the orphan and the vulnerable people of the world since she was a little girl. God had placed on her heart the desire to adopt at a young age, and this is what opened her eyes to the orphan care crisis in our world. Since then she has pursued opportunities to help however she can. In 2012, with a handful of like-minded women, Ashley helped in starting Project Love One. She has enjoyed working with this organization to meet the needs of orphans and adoptive families in America, Nicaragua, Haiti, Colombia, and India. She is excited about this new focus on eSwatini, Africa, and cannot wait to see what the Lord will do through Project Love One to aid His people in this country. Ashley lives in Conroe, TX with her husband and two handsome boys. She is an elementary school librarian and avid reader. The Lee's are in the process of adopting a daughter from Haiti, and look forward to having her home with them one day soon!

Board-Member

After graduating from Texas Tech with a B.S. in education, Julie Kendrick got serious about following God. He was so kind and sent her Craig to help with that! Together they studied God’s word, taught school, adopted 3 beautiful daughters, and worked in youth ministry and overseas missions with the International Mission Board.  After serving 6 years in France and having 2 more children, they moved back to the US in 2008. Julie and Elaine met at a local church in Spring, TX and became fast friends, homeschooling their kids together! Julie started a Juice Plus business and began to learn about nutrition. Craig began serving at World Hope Ministries International, sharing the gospel in French-speaking west African countries. In July of 2019, Elaine went to complete an internship in eSwatini to help orphans of child-headed homes. She returned home with a very heavy heart and a call to help improve the lives of vulnerable children and women in the name of Jesus. After seeing her passion and traveling there together in December, Julie quickly joined in to be a part of what God was clearly directing.She is thrilled to help support this work and watch God care for those made in his image. 

Board-Member

Shauna Askins joined the Board of Project Love One in 2023 after reconnecting with her childhood friend Elaine Hurtado. As an attorney, Shauna brings a wealth of faith-based and philanthropic nonprofit board experience. She has served on the finance committee of First Baptist Church Pasadena and on the school board of First Baptist Christian Academy. She also served in an advisory capacity to the board of the Clear Lake Food Pantry for several years.  In addition to faith-based non profit service, Shauna has also served as Development Coordinator for the Bay Area Houston Ballet and Theatre as well as Executive Director for Juxtapose Arts Collective. Currently, Shauna resides in La Porte where she practices law with her husband Clark, who is also an attorney. They have two adult daughters. She is a member of  the local Rotary Club and the Bay Area Service League. Clark and Shauna are currently active members of OneLife Church where they are involved in various ministries and proudly serve the Bay Area community.  Shauna is passionate about Project Love One and is excited to see how God will grow the ministry.