Tony Pitaniello is a seasoned ministry leader with over 26 years of experience connecting generous givers to high-impact Kingdom work. Currently serving as an Encouragement Ambassador for Encouragement Media Group, Tony focuses on expanding the gospel’s reach through the Fuzión radio network, sharing Christian music and teaching with Hispanic communities worldwide. Throughout his career, Tony has been a catalyst for global Bible translation and church planting. His leadership tenure includes serving as Chief Development Officer for The Word for the World, where he specialized in relational development and investor engagement, and nearly a decade at Seed Company, where he initiated numerous translation projects. Previously, he spent 15 years in Cambodia as Country Director for the International Mission Board, overseeing language programs and humanitarian efforts, including facilitating international adoptions. Tony’s path was defined by a calling to dedicate his life to missionary work—a journey that has taken him from the civil engineering offices of New York to the mission fields of Southeast Asia. Based in Plano, Texas, Tony is the father of four adult children. Outside of his ministry work, he serves on the boards of Life Mark Ministries and Mom’s in the Making and enjoys playing recreational hockey. He remains driven by a single passion: being wherever God and His people are making an eternal difference.