Board of Directors
Bridging Panama is governed by a dedicated Board of Directors committed to faithful stewardship, strategic leadership, and long-term impact. The board provides oversight, financial accountability, and guidance to ensure that every resource entrusted to the organization advances its mission to strengthen families and communities in Panama.
Lisa Townsend
Lisa Townsend serves as President of the Board of Directors for Bridging Panama. She is the Director of Sales Support at Lennox Commercial in Richardson, Texas, and brings more than 25 years of experience in industrial engineering and process improvement as a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Lisa is passionate about strengthening communities and supporting outreach efforts that serve families in Panama.
Matt Darnall
Matt Darnall serves as Treasurer of the Board of Directors for Bridging Panama. He owns and operates two home health care businesses in Texas and brings valuable leadership and financial oversight to the organization. Matt is a licensed physical therapist by training and now focuses on leading his businesses while actively participating in mission trips and outreach efforts.
Jenna Lewis
Jenna Lewis serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors for Bridging Panama and also serves as Operations Director for the organization. She previously worked as a special education teacher in the United States and has served in various ministry leadership roles, including as a children's director at a church. Jenna now lives in Panama where she helps lead daily operations and supports outreach efforts that strengthen families and local communities.
Robyn Ward, PhD, PA-C
Robyn Ward has 30 years experience in the medical field. She started her career as a healthcare assistant as she worked her way through her Bachelors in nursing. She advanced her career to be a physician assistant and then completed her doctorate in research and education. Her true passion is the love of Jesus and serving people. She is married with three adult boys, her new daughter in law and her first grandbaby. Over her 30 year career she has worked in emergency medicine, cardiology and surgical fields. She has traveled on medical mission trips around the world to serve Christ and share the love of Jesus with healing.
All members of the Board of Directors serve on a volunteer basis and receive no financial compensation for their service.