Governance & Leadership

RMI Radiant Ministries International

Governance & Leadership

Stewarded with accountability, structured for growth.

Founder & Executive Director

Cecilia De Hoyos Esquivel

Cecilia founded RMI Radiant Ministries International and currently serves as Executive Director, providing day-to-day leadership of programs, partnerships, and ministry direction in accordance with the Organization’s bylaws and the oversight of the Board of Directors.

A full biography is available on our About page.

Board of Directors

Governance Structure

RMI is governed by a Board of Directors as established under our bylaws and the Texas Business Organizations Code. The Organization is actively building its founding Board in 2026, with the following structure in place:

3–5

Directors per Bylaws

Quarterly

Minimum Board Meetings

2-Year

Director Terms

Board Responsibilities (Bylaws, Article II)

  • Strategic oversight of mission, vision, and major programs
  • Fiduciary responsibility, budget approval, and financial reporting
  • Adoption of governance policies including conflict of interest and non-discrimination
  • Compliance oversight with federal and state law and IRS regulations
  • Annual board self-evaluation of governance effectiveness

Interested in serving on RMI’s founding Board of Directors? We welcome inquiries from individuals with relevant expertise and a demonstrated commitment to Christian discipleship. Contact us to learn more.

Policies on File

Adopted Under Our Bylaws

Conflict of Interest Policy

Article VI — governs disclosure and management of director, officer, and committee member conflicts.

Document Retention Policy

Article X, Section 5 — governs retention and destruction of organizational records per IRS guidelines.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Article XI, Section 5 — prohibits discrimination in programs, activities, and employment.

Indemnification Policy

Article VI — protects directors and officers acting in good faith on the Organization’s behalf.

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