Meet Our Board
of Directors

Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.

— MARGARET MEAD

Meet our Board of Directors

Click the images to learn more about each Board Member, from the USA to Peru!

JACOB NIEMEIER, PE
President

JEFF NIEMEIER, PE
Secretary

SONJA COOK, PE
Vice President

EDUARDO PALMA
Board Member

CHRISTOPHER LOY
Treasurer

DANIEL HENNESSY, ESQ.
Board Member

Discover Why our Board Members are Passionate about our Impact!

Click through and read VAVV Board Members’ testimonies!

At Vera Aqua Vera Vita, our mission to bring clean water, health, and hope to communities in need is guided by a dedicated and passionate team of leaders. Our Board of Directors is made up of individuals with diverse expertise from Peru and the United States, deep integrity, and a shared commitment to transforming lives through sustainable, faith-driven solutions.

Each board member brings a unique set of skills and experiences, ranging from engineering and nonprofit management to international development, education, and community engagement. United by a common vision, they work collaboratively to ensure VAVV remains rooted in transparency, innovation, and effective stewardship of resources.

Together, our Board provides the strategic oversight, wisdom, and accountability that help drive our mission forward—empowering communities, fostering dignity, and making access to clean water a reality for those who need it most.