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Santiago "Jimmy" Mellado

President and Chief Executive Officer Santiago "Jimmy" Mellado has a deep love and passion for the beauty and potential of local churches fulfilling their Jesus-given mandate to redeem and restore this world for His name's sake. Born in El Salvador and raised in seven different countries, Jimmy has experienced firsthand the powerful impact thriving local churches can have on their communities, especially in under-resourced environments. Compassion's church-based approach to delivering a holistic child development program resonates with Jimmy at a deep level.