Christian Wargo
Executive Director
Christian joined Microfinancing Partners in Africa’s team as executive director in September 2024. With a passion to drive mission-based work that helps improve the lives of others, Christian has spent over 10 years leading teams, implementing operations and systems, and advancing the growth and development of nonprofit organizations. As executive director, Christian builds MPA’s standing in the community to be highly regarded, develops staff to deliver on their best potential, cultivates an engaged and supportive board, ensures the integrity of mission-critical nonprofit organizational regulations and standards, and sets the foundation for the future growth and sustainability of the mission of MPA.
An Ohio native, Christian earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology and business administration from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. After relocating to St. Louis in 2018, Christian loves to be an advocate for the region and the nonprofit sector. He currently serves on the Saint Louis Zoo’s Young Professionals Advisory Board, supports STAGES St. Louis and serves on their development committee, sits on the board of directors for the St. Louis Arts Chamber of Commerce, and is a member of the Hospitality Heroes committee with Explore St. Louis.
In his spare time, you can find Christian checking out new restaurants, exploring the arts, sampling bourbon or enjoying a wine tasting, and pampering his cat, Riley, and chihuahua, Emmett.
Tom Angote
PROGRAMS Director
Mary Foshage
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR