Our Founders & Leaders

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Michael Treadway holds the position of Chief Financial Officer and is a valued board member at Covenant Home for Children, where he brings an impressive array of experience in both financial management and caregiving. His journey has been deeply rooted in service, having devoted many years to caring for the elderly, a commitment he continues to honor today.

After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Clayton State University in 1989, Mr. Treadway began working at Alpha and Omega Accounting and Tax Service, where he dedicated over a decade of his life to helping others with their financial needs. In 2000, he took a significant step in his career by joining the Union Rescue Mission on Skid Row in Downtown Los Angeles as the Men's Ministry Transitional Manager, a role he held until 2010. This position allowed him to touch many lives during some of their most challenging times.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Treadway is a deeply devoted member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Pasadena, California. His devotion to "doing the work of our Lord" shines through in his active ministry and his heartfelt volunteering for those in need. He finds immense fulfillment in his caregiving role, reflecting on the profound impact he has made through his work at Covenant Home for Children. Mr. Treadway's compassionate spirit and unwavering support for others truly exemplify the caring heart behind his efforts.

Pastor Walter H. Seetal, the compassionate Founder and President of the Covenant Home for Children, has dedicated his life to supporting the vulnerable. Originally from Guyana and now living in Canada and the United States for fifty years, he feels a deep calling to help the homeless, youth in need, and high-risk prison populations. Pastor Seetal is passionate about uplifting the lives of Guyanese youth through various programs aimed at empowering foster youth.

With decades of experience, including serving as Chaplain at the Union Rescue Mission and at the VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System, he has built a solid reputation as a Man of God in the Los Angeles community. He believes that meaningful services are essential for strengthening lives and is inspired to develop the Covenant Home ministry to address the urgent crises of homelessness, hunger, and illiteracy among children in Guyana.

Pastor Seetal holds a Ministerial Diploma from the Caribbean Nazarene Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from Canadian Nazarene University. In addition to his extensive training, he values his time with family, including his wife Lavone, children Stephen and Angie, and his three grandchildren. He enjoys playing sports and traveling throughout the Americas and the Caribbean.

With unwavering commitment, Pastor Seetal looks forward to the launch of the Covenant Home, driven by his heartfelt mission to bring hope and help to the children of Guyana.

As the Director and Corporate Secretary, Andre brings substantial expertise in law, governmental compliance, affordable housing, social services, and intellectual property to our organization. He currently serves as the Partner and Chief Compliance Officer at Fusion MediaPlex, a start-up developing an upscale multimedia-hospitality project in Downtown Los Angeles. In his role at Covenant Home, Andre will manage the organization’s legal and compliance functions.

His legal experience focuses on contracts, insurance, and intellectual property, complemented by a background in Mass Media, where he studied Film, Radio, and Television. Andre interned with notable entities such as HITZ Magazine and the Lovette Consulting Group, where he received mentorship from Cliff Lovette, Esq., the former VP of Legal Affairs at LaFace Records.

In San Francisco, he taught a semester with the San Francisco Juvenile Court System's “Street Law” program, providing alternatives to traditional punishment for first-time juvenile offenders. He also worked at the prestigious law firm Morrison & Foerster prior to completing his law degree.

As the former Corporate Risk Manager at Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF), Andre implemented job safety programs for over 2,500 employees and 15,000 residents across 160 affordable housing communities nationwide. He is also the CEO of ADG Commercial and Nonprofit Consulting, supporting small business owners and nonprofit leaders in achieving their goals while remaining active in various nonprofit organizations focused on charitable giving and homelessness.

Andre holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Clark Atlanta University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of San Francisco School of Law. He is committed to transforming Covenant Home into an internationally recognized charitable organization and looks forward to contributing to our team for years to come.

Marva Langevine, Director and Trustee of CHFC, is a compassionate young woman dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those affected by grief and loss. As a Spanish teacher studying psychology, she strives to support families navigating the pain of losing a loved one.

Driven by the memory of her dear friend Mikiesha, who lost her battle with cancer in 2014, Marva felt compelled to help Mikiesha's two young sons face the harsh realities of life without their mother. This motivation led her to champion childhood bereavement awareness and establish The Guyana Golden Live Organization, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting grieving children, widows, and families. Her participation in the 2016 Miss World Guyana pageant earned her the Beauty with a Purpose Award, helping her raise awareness for her cause.

Marva holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education and is pursuing a Diploma in Psychology. In 2018, she attended the 10th UNESCO Youth Forum in Paris, advocating for heritage preservation among youth. She also collaborates with Women’s Wednesday Guyana and Covenant Home for Children, earning recognition through the prestigious Queen’s Young Leaders Award.

Now an experienced mentor, Marva continues to passionately drive her mission, aiming to broaden her impact on childhood grief and loss, offering hope and support to those in need.

Covenant Home for Children (CHFC) is a faith-based charitable organization deeply committed to impacting the lives of youth through a love-driven approach. This mission is rooted in the compassion our founders have for those who are voiceless and unable to change their circumstances.

We mourn the loss of our beloved First Lady, Mrs. Lavone Seetal, who passed away on December 17th, 2020. For over twenty-five years, Lavone and her husband Walter worked together to turn their vision of a charity and children’s home in Guyana into reality.

Lavone dedicated her life to uplifting youth through music and education. With degrees from Loyola Marymount University and Howard University, she eventually earned her Master of Music Education from Azusa Pacific University in 2018 while serving as a faculty member. Her talents as a Music Teacher and Choir Director allowed her to connect with young people in meaningful ways.

In addition to her work with CHFC, Lavone provided monthly support to bereaved children through the Guyana Golden Lives Organization, personally purchasing essential supplies for those in need. Her unwavering dedication and kindness will continue to inspire our mission.

In honor of Lavone’s incredible contributions of love and song, we are proud to rename our bereavement fund to the “Lavone Seetal Bereavement Fund.”