Contact Andrew

Andy recently began working with PHF. He and his wife, Rebecca, were first touched by orphans with the adoption of their son, Noah. They traveled to Cambodia for his adoption in 2001. While visiting the orphanage, they wished they could do more for those children left behind. Andy is really excited about the opportunity to work with PHF. They feel this is an answer to prayer!

Andy and Rebecca live in Louisville, Kentucky. He graduated from Hanover College with a degree in Business Administration. He is a CPA at a local accounting firm. Rebecca is a stay-at-home mom. They have three children: Noah (4), Malia (3), and Saige (2).
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Contact Jenny

Jenny is originally from Hong Kong. She got her start in new media and e-commerce ten years ago creating high traffic volume catalog sites for major U.S. companies after she graduated from SUNY Purchase, Purchase, New York, majored in Art History and Painting. With her experience in web development and the visual arts, she was approached by Teddy Chu to volunteer as a graphic designer and web developer for the Philip Hayden Foundation.

Contact Cindy

Cindy is PHF's new US administrative coordinator. She took over for Bob and Wanda Hildreth who retired in DEC 2005. She was introduced to PHF by Bob and Wanda, and is excited and blessed to be a part of this ministry. Cindy has a heart for children, and has traveled on many short term outreach trips, including several to Calvary Chapel Children's Home in Bacolod, Philippines. She looks forward to visiting the ministry in China in the future.

Cindy is married to Gary, her husband of 35 years, in Temecula, California. They have 3 grown children and 5 grandchildren. Gary is an assistant pastor at Temecula Creek Christian Fellowship in Temecula. Cindy serves in the Children's Ministry and in the Women's Ministry at their church, and also serves alongside her husband when needs arise.

Cindy has had much ministry office experience working as a receptionist, secretary and bookkeeper. She was on staff at Calvary Chapel of Murrieta California for 10 years, and at Calvary Chapel Bible Fellowship for 6 years. She is blessed that God has directed her to PHF, and looks forward with great anticipation to all that God has planned for His glory here in China.
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Contact Jodi

Jodi came to PHF in July 2006. She graduated from Cedarville University in 2002 with a degree in Sociology. After teaching English in Beijing for two years, she fell in love with China. After living in Beijing, she returned to the U.S. and worked in the foster care department of a children's service agency. This experience confirmed her desire to work with children in need of loving homes. After a visit to Langfang Children's Village, she knew it was the right place for her! She is excited about this opportunity and looks forward to what the future has for her with PHF.

Contact Rocky

Originally from Langfang, China, Rocky is an optimistic guy with deep love of life. Rocky has a plenty of working experience, he used to act as journalist, office clerk and foreign trader. When working in Langfang exhibition center, he first heard about the work of PHF's Langfang Children's Village and our need for a treasurer. Rocky visited Langfang Children's Village and was deeply impressed at what we are doing here. He made the decision that he wanted to join our team and was delighted that he could make a valuable contribution to the charities.

Contact Wei Wei

Originally from Langfang, China, Wei Wei received a degree in accounting from Renmin University in Beijing. After graduation she worked in Beijing for some large companies as an accountant. During a holiday, Wei Wei returned to Langfang to visit her family. It was during this visit that she first heard about the work of PHF's Langfang Children's Village and our need for an accountant. Wei Wei visited Langfang Children's Village and was impressed at how well the orphans were being cared for. She was struck by the fact that these children were coming in because they abandoned because they had special needs conditions, but that PHF was providing them surgeries and basically transforming their lives into something beautiful. She made the decision that she wanted to be part of this work and was delighted that she could make a valuable contribution to our team as our staff accountant.

In 1993, Gao Laoshi graduated from senior high school and became a teacher in the village school. In August of 1994, she went to be trained at Qing Xian and became a certified teacher. She has special interest in drawing and doing crafts. She loves kids and enjoys playing with them. She has worked at PHF since July 2003.

Guo Xuexia, who is from a nearby village, first came to PHF in 1999 as one of the children's ayis. Daily, she revealed her deep love for the kids and six months later she was promoted to head ayi at Luke's House. In this position, her love for the work of caregiver spread to the other ayis. In 2003, her leadership capabilities and experience put her in place to become Mike and Elisa Haller's assistant. Between Luke's House and House of Joy, there are almost thirty ayis under Xiao Guo; she is responsible for organizing, teaching, and training them. Since 1999, Xiao Guo has poured much love into the lovely children and staff. She is honored to be contributing to the work of PHF.

Contact Mike & Elisa

Originally, from northern Wisconsin, Mike Haller was a telecommunications technician prior to moving his family to Hong Kong in 1994. After being in Hong Kong for three years, the Haller family moved to the Shanxi province of Mainland China where they began studying Mandarin and seeking out opportunities to do volunteer orphanage work. In 1999, the Hallers moved to Langfang (30 minutes south of Beijing) and began working with the Philip Hayden Foundation by helping them to establish the Langfang Children's Village. Prior to that time, PHF's work on behalf of China's orphaned children was directed toward raising funds and purchasing items to improve China's state orphanages. This work was only partially successful because often the orphanages would not use the donations for the betterment of the orphans as was intended. For this reason, PHF shifted the focus of its work in 1999 to establishing its own children's homes. Thus, in 1999, Mike and Elisa Haller renovated an empty shell home and became the directors of Luke's House, which was PHF's first children's home. Later that year, PHF renovated a second facility and established House of Joy. Together these two homes where the beginning of PHF's Langfang Children's Village. Today PHF's work continues to grow. LCV now has 5 homes and PHF is establishing a second compound, which is known as the Shepherd's Field Children's Village (SFCV). Despite the growth and changes, the Hallers have remained faithful to their original calling and continue to serve as the Directors of Luke's House and House of Joy and the approximate 25 orphaned children who are under their care at any given time. Many of the children who were under the Haller's care at Luke's House and House of Joy have gone on to be adopted into loving families all over the world. Mike and Elisa have five children, Jill, Teresa, Joshua, and Elizabeth. The newest member of their family is little Paul, who was one of the first special needs orphans to enter the care of Luke's House. Paul was adopted by the Haller's in 2002.
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Originally from Jiangxi province, after working in Guangdong province for more than three years, Christina came to Langfang to continue her English studies at New Oriental University City. As the leader of the student union, she had the opportunity to learn about the plight of Chinese orphans, visit them and fundraise for them in school.

She first familiarized herself with the work of PHF through the Tramel family when she was their Chinese language tutor right after graduation. She was very moved by what they were doing to help the orphaned children. During one visit to the Langfang Children's Village, a little girl named Olivia smiled at her and crawled to her for a hug. At that moment she knew that she was called to be here. She is very grateful for the opportunity to work with the little children and all the staff at PHF. Christina works as Tim Baker's assistant.

Jane comes to us from the city of Langfang and is working on the medical team together with Dr Bill, Dr Ana, Nurse Song, and Patrick. She studied medicine at the Zhangjiakou Medical University where she majored in Clinical Medicine. After graduation from medical school, Jane worked in a local hospital for one year to gain experience to become a good clinical doctor.

She found out about the children's villages on the internet. After hearing the children's stories, she decided to join the PHF team and use her gifts to offer support to these special children who need love and medical care.

Liu Yanhua is from Wenan district in Langfang. Her sincere smile and integrity draw staff and visitors alike. She began working for PHF in 2002 as a children's ayi, and she devoted herself to the care of the children for five years. In those five years, she found no reason to complain or regret her work with these children. She loves how the work affects the children and staff. Because of her diligence and pleasant spirit, Xiao Liu was transferred to Shepherd's Field when it opened in the spring of 2006. She took over the care of the Inn and the organization of the donations brought from all over the world. Even though she has been at Shepherd's Field for many months, the children of the House of Love still cry, "Mama" when they see her. Whether she is caring for guests or children, Xiao Liu is cheerful and enthusiastic.

Contact Charlie

Charlie received his degree in Graphic Design, and has been developing websites, logos, and more since 1998. He enjoys web design and anything computer-related. He began working with PHF in November of 2006 after contacting Tim Baker regarding ways to serve. Charlie and his wife, Suzanne, have three daughters, Taylor, Peyton & Caedyn, and they are in the process of adopting a little girl from China. He and his family live in Virginia. They learned of PHF through friends at their local church, but recently Charlie has desired to be an active participant in caring for the orphans of China by working with the Philip Hayden Foundation through graphic design and providing website updates.  
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Bill is a Board Certified Pediatrician. He is a native of Southern California and attended medical school at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Mexico. He did his pediatric residency in Fresno, California. He has been in private practice in Fallbrook, California for 19 years. This included one year of Neonatology training. After hearing of the work of PHF from the founder, Tim Baker, he decided to come visit the Children's Village with his family. He was deeply moved by the work with the orphans and decided to close his medical practice and join the work at PHF. The family includes wife Ana and sons Matthew (age 14) and Joshua (almost 12).

Ana is a Family Practice physician who attended medical school at the University of California, Irvine. She did her residency in Family Practice at Valley Medical Center in Fresno, California. She was in private practice until the birth of their children.

She also has training and worked as a Registered Nurse at Los Angeles County Medical Center and at the University of Southern California School of Nursing prior to her medical degree.

She now helps her husband, home schools and nurtures her family. She looks forward to working with the precious Chinese orphans and all the staff at PHF.

They look forward to working at the Children's Village as well as developing the Medical Clinic being built at Shepherd's Field. Meet our family

After graduating from Hua Bei Medical School in 1887, Nurse Song began working at the Pipeline Hospital in Langfang in the pediatric department. In 2001, she joined the team at the Langfang Children's Village as our head nurse. Her experience and training have been an asset to our medical team.

Contact Shelby

Raised in Langfang city, she attended college in Shijiazhuang city, the capital of Hebei province. After graduating, she worked for a cell phone company. But, it wasn't until she began working at PHF that she found work that made her happy. She was struck by the work the Americans had done and were continuing to do for the children, so she joined PHF in March of 2006. She was determined to good work and has been faithful to that promise. She arranges drivers' schedules, facilitates equipment ordering and delivery, works with Mr. Yu to facilitate maintenance needs, and translates for foreign staff. Her cheerful disposition and servant's heart help guests feel welcome at Shepherd's Field and daily encourage local staff.

Contact Pauline

Doctor Pauline Tan Ngo is a pediatric cardiologist from the Philippines. She graduated from the Cebu Institute of Medicine, Philippines in 1990, passed her physician licensing examination in 1991 and completed her three year residency program in pediatrics at the Riverside Medical Center, Bacolod City, Philippines in 1996. She obtained a Diplomat Certificate in Pediatrics 1998 and underwent postgraduate fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology at the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital from 1998 - 2001.

Dr. Pauline was an active training house consultant to the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Hospital and the Riverside Medical Center, Bacolod City, Philippines. She served as a consultant to the Bacolod Sanitarium and Hospital, Bacolod Doctors Hospital, and Our Lady of Mercy Specialty Hospital. Her memberships include: the Philippine Heart Association, Philippine Society of Pediatric Cardiology, Philippine Pediatric Society, Philippine Medical Association, and the Foundation for the Control and Prevention of Rheumatic Fever.

Dr. Pauline's has a strong heart for orphans and while in the Philippines she donated volunteered at the Calvary Chapel orphanage in Handumanan, Bacolod City Philippines. She moved to Beijing in 2004 to join her husband who is employed in China as an engineer. By God's leading she became friends with PHF team member Lisa Bentley and began volunteering her time and medical talent helping PHF's orphans at Langfang Children's Village. Dr. Pauline comes to LCV every weekend to examine and treat our children and particularly orphans with heart problems. She has become a crucial member of our medical team and has already helped us to save the lives of several children.

Beginning in 1997, Lori served for 6 1/2 years as the secretary for a growing church in Corvallis, OR. After marrying her husband Keith in 2004, Lori began working as an office assistant at the California based office of Far Reaching Ministries, a ministry which focuses mainly in Africa. She began working part-time for PHF this year preparing and mailing the Heartbeat newsletters.

She grew up in a home where Christ was honored and through study of God's Word, prayer and worship, developed a heart for God's glory to be made known throughout the world. As a result of God growing this desire in her heart, she has traveled to various countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America to be a part of His work among the nations of the world. Now that she has settled with her husband and son in California, she is excited to continue being used by God through her work for the children of China.

A Chinese Education major, Wang Laoshi graduated in 2004 with honors from Lang Fang Normal College, He Bei Province. Right after graduating, she took the job as head teacher for Little Lambs Preschool. She loves working with orphans and wants to be a part of giving our children opportunities to enjoy their life.

Wang Yulan, who is from the remote interior Mongolian grassland, has a kind and virtuous heart. In 2002, she began working for PHF in 2002 as a nanny for the children, to whom she gave much love. Her smile brought delight to the lives of the children in her care. Later, she added the responsibilities of cleaning the PHF office and kitchens. This work has been a good fit for her and her enthusiasm and sweet spirit touch everyone with whom she works. In addition to maintaining the new Shepherd's Field offices, she directs the folding and packing of our newsletter, the Heartbeat. She is so glad to be a part of informing people all over the world about our kids. She has cheerfully devoted her life to the well-being of our children and does so because she believes this is the work God has given her to do.

Things began when Helios and his Californian friend were visiting the grand opening of Shepherd's Field Children's Village back in September 2005; a gentleman from Lafarge offered them a ride to downtown Beijing after the ceremony. It was on their couch, while the director was making a summary speech to their staff that it happened. He said PHF had been looking for a translation agency for their Chinese website plans but none would agree to do it for free. That just naturally came into Helios' ears and heart. After a talk with Tim Baker, the translation project began. Ever since, Helios has loved to dedicate his God-given gift of English-Chinese facility to the work of PHF and Chinese orphans.

Contact Amanda

Amanda comes from Henan province, the most populous province in China with nearly 100 million people. Her home is located in the central part of the country, and is traditionally regarded as the source of Chinese civilization. While working in her hometown in the Quality Control department of a large state-owned enterprise, Amanda was dissatisfied and wanted more out of life. As a result, she enrolled in the New Oriental School in Beijing to continue her education, and earned a Bachelor's Degree in English in June 2006. Amanda has always had a heart for homeless and orphaned children who don't have the same opportunities as others. When she learned that the Philip Hayden Foundation had an opening, she quickly sent in her resume. She is very happy to be able to assist Pam in all her duties, and to have daily contact with so many precious Chinese orphans. In spite of all the noise and commotion with so many children around, Amanda is amazed at the peaceful, harmonious spirit at PHF. She looks forward to having a long-term impact in many children's lives.

Originally from Langfang, China, Candy graduated from Hebei University with degrees in Education and Business Management. A recent graduate, she was happy to make PHF her first job, because it is a place where people do good things for the children. Her first day on the job was the same day that the first babies of Shepherd's Field arrived. She believed it to be more than coincidence and took it as a sign that she belongs at PHF.

After three years of working in our pre-school, Zhang Laoshi is still delighted to be teaching and seeing the children's smiling faces each day. She has had many different kinds of work experience since graduating from senior high school, but working in PHF as teacher has made her the happiest. She is studying at Tong Zhou, Beijing in her spare time for challenging her mind and helping her to be the best teacher for the children.

Contact Leah

Leah Zimmer had started taking Chinese lessons in January 2006 with the idea of returning to China in 2007. She had spent the previous summer as a PHF intern and loved the work the staff was doing for the children. She was expecting to return to the work of orphan care and English teaching after another year of grad school and teaching high school in Tampa, Florida. But, a series of small steps towards visiting China for a month with her Chinese tutor led her to the big step of joining PHF full-time as guest relations coordinator and as writer of the Heartbeat (PHF's monthly newsletter). She loves that it is her main responsibility to tell the story of PHF life to people all over the world, whether they are visiting or reading from afar. As storyteller, she gets to be involved in all of the moments that make up the unique stories of our children, whether it is their initial arrival at LCV, a celebration over a successful surgery, or the rejoicing when they meet their new family. She is delighted to see how God has worked in her own story in bringing her to China and looks forward to continuing to see how her life in China develops.