About Tom Maggio:

“I grew up in the East Coast in a small town outside of Philadelphia. I am the youngest of 5 sons raised by my parents. Growing up I enjoyed sports and outdoor activities. I studied Commerce and Engineering Sciences at Drexel University and graduated in 1984. I joined the Air Force after college and served for 7 years as an officer and aircraft commander of refueling aircraft.  After my separation from the Air Force in 1992, I moved to Houston and studied Physical Therapy at Texas Woman’s University and graduated in 1996. I worked for 9 years as a therapist at The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research. While in Houston I came to know the Lord while attending Bible Study Fellowship and Christ Evangelical Presbyterian Church. I continued attending BSF for 13 years serving as a discussion leader and children’s leader.  I joined The City of Refuge EPC in 1996 and served as a deacon for 2 years. My first involvement with Rafiki was in 2003 when I traveled to Ghana for 3 weeks on a short-term mission trip. I felt the Lord was calling me to long term missions and I departed for Nigeria in May of 2005 for my first assignment. I coordinated the opening of the Rafiki Boys’ Center, a vocational training program for teenage boys. In 2007, I was assigned to be the financial manager and facilities manager. In 2010, I was asked to relocate to the Rafiki Village in Ghana. I arrived in June of 2010 and I have since been serving as the financial manager and facilities manager. I am also able to help at the school as temporary senior high science teacher. I enjoy working with the children in the garden and playing sports with them. In 2011, for my 50^th birthday, I completed a cycling tour across Switzerland. God has been faithful in sustaining me for my years in Africa.”