Taylor Schmidt
Founder and director of Servants of the Good Help. Originally from Brillion, Wisconsin. Graduated in 2002 from Fox Valley Technical College with a degree in Ag Business. He worked in the agricultural industry before selling all his possessions to live the Gospel in the Amazon of Peru. A father of seven and a missionary with ten years of experience, living each day saying “yes” to Jesus.
Malachi Schmidt
Serves as the caretaker of the mission, with a deep love for exploring the jungle, wood carving, construction, and swordplay. What he values most about the mission is the people and the joy he is able to bring into their lives.
Ricardo Gerardo
Lawyer, graduated in 1982 from the National University of San Cristóbal de Huamanga. A devoted Catholic with a strong commitment to social service, he served for 25 years in the Public Ministry as Provincial Family Prosecutor. He is currently the Director of the Beneficence Society of Tarapoto, supporting vulnerable populations such as abused women, children, and the elderly.
Piedad García
Nurse from Caspizapa and a devoted member of the Servants of the Good Help mission family. Her time in the mission has strengthened her faith and deepened her commitment to serving others with patience, humility, and love. She supports the community through nursing care, teaching children, helping in the communal kitchen, and visiting the sick. Inspired by the example of the Virgin Mary and Mother Teresa, she seeks to see Christ in every person and to serve with a charitable heart.
Mavelita Noemi
Works in the cleaning department and is known for her dedication and responsibility, always ensuring that every space is well cared for. She is grateful to be part of Servants of the Good Help, where she has grown in faith and learned the importance of keeping God at the center of life.
Nepter Pollero
Works as a construction foreman and electrical technician. What he values most about the mission is seeing the joy of the children and the support given to those in need. He is committed to his work and dedicated to raising his two daughters. In his free time, he enjoys spending quality time with his family.
Siddha Hall
She felt called to serve with Servants of the Good Help after a long journey of prayer, faith, and a deep desire to help others. From a young age she learned the value of service through acts of charity with her family, which inspired her to live out her faith with intention and love. Today she serves joyfully in Peru, sharing the Gospel and supporting the mission through evangelization, community outreach, and compassionate service to those most in need.
Dávila Ester
Responsible for cybersecurity and the organization’s digital and social media presence. Guided by a strong faith, she approaches her work as a form of service. With a degree in Information Technology, she uses her skills to protect digital spaces and communicate the mission’s values, stories, and impact with authenticity and care.
Lucia Zvonar
Graduated from Ave Maria University with a degree in Mathematics and competed on the Track and Field team. Drawn to a life of service inspired by Jesus’ example, she loves the mission’s heart for sharing the Gospel with those who have not yet heard it. Her favorite part of being in Peru is traveling to the towns to evangelize and teach Catechism.
Heather Dvorachek
Accountant for Servants of the Good Help, originally from Brillion, WI. Graduated from UW Oshkosh in 2007 with degrees in Business Marketing and Economics. Later discovered a passion for numbers and built a career in accounting. Faith and family guide her life, inspired by Father Mike Schmitz’s words: At the end of your life, what do you want God to highlight?
Yoshua Rizk
Served as a teacher at the mission, offering English, Spanish, Math, and typing classes. Raised in a Catholic family with Puerto Rican and Lebanese roots, he grew up in the United States while spending time abroad. He is currently majoring in Theology and minoring in Music at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, and serves as the coordinator for Middle East and Arabic-speaking nations. He is deeply motivated by the mission’s desire to know, love, and serve God through service to others.
Julia Bustamante
Licensed educator and attorney dedicated to serving vulnerable communities. With over 30 years of experience supporting children and young people with disabilities, she has led multidisciplinary teams providing educational assistance in public and private schools. She continues her mission today by offering support to individuals with disabilities and families in need.