Our Staff 🇳🇬

Right Steps, Inc. employs numerous Nigerians on-site at Susana Homes, Right Steps Christian School, Right Steps Institute of Management and Technology, and the Jan and Sue Blackwell Institute for Biblical Studies.

Dr. Chi Ekwenye-Hendricks serves as the missionary and founding director of Right Steps, Inc., where she has dedicated her life to nurturing the spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of vulnerable women and children in southeast Nigeria. A native of Nigeria and daughter of a Gospel minister, Chi was raised in the Church of Christ and has always held a deep calling to serve others through her faith.

After immigrating to the United States as a young adult, she pursued advanced education and ministry training, equipping her with both the cultural insight and academic foundation to lead this vital work. Since 1998, Dr. Chi has been the heart behind Right Steps’ mission field in Nigeria, where she now spends most of her time overseeing operations at Susana Homes, Right Steps Christian School, and several outreach initiatives.

A gifted leader and spiritual mother to many, Chi has helped plant three congregations in the region through the Church of Christ at Susana Homes. Her leadership has also been instrumental in strengthening and supporting numerous sister congregations, including the development of the Campus Church—where students from diverse tribal backgrounds can worship together in English.

Chi’s compassion shines brightest in her relationships. As a mentor, guardian, and mother figure to the children of Susana Homes, her daily presence reflects God’s unconditional love. Whether organizing the Annual Ladies Bible Lectureship that draws over 1,000 women, mentoring teenage girls through the Christian Girls Summit, or comforting a hurting child, Chi leads with grace, humility, and an unwavering devotion to Christ.

In 2005, Pepperdine University recognized her impact with the Outstanding Christian Service Award, honoring her decades of service and global influence. Since then, Chi has remained a beloved voice at the Pepperdine Bible Lectures and an advocate for African churches worldwide.

Dr. Chi Ekwenye-Hendricks continues to be a living example of servant leadership—offering not just guidance, but a mother’s love to all who cross her path.

Our Staff 🇺🇸

Colette Price - Administrative Assistant

Marissa Longley - Media Specialist