THE TEAM

Joshua Parker

Executive Director

  • Josh Parker is the Executive Director of His Little Ones, bringing a diverse background of experience and a passion for service to his role. He holds a degree in Religious Studies from Mary Washington and has a decade of experience in Pastoral Care and as a Clinical Chaplain. He met his wife, Laura, working together with a nonprofit supporting orphaned and vulnerable children in El Salvador and Honduras. His professional experience also includes management with Enterprise and Little Caesars Pizza. Before joining His Little Ones, Josh worked as Director of Operations for an innovative vocational and residential community, working alongside adults with disabilities. Born and raised in Virginia, Josh has lived in Uganda and Barbados. He currently resides in Texas with his wife of 16 years and their three children. Josh enjoys hiking with his family, sports, music, and connecting with others.


Andrei Duta

Chairman

  • Dr. Andrei Duta is the CEO for the Duta family of companies and an entrepreneur with a solid record of putting successful M&A and CRE deals together across diverse industries including manufacturing, industrial coatings, and enterprise services. Known for his strategic thoughtfulness and leadership, he thrives on doing business transformationally and creating lasting value for his partners. 

    Andrei views success in the marketplace as a means and opportunity to support philanthropic initiatives. He has a passion for helping children and dedicates his time and resources to initiatives that uplift and empower young lives. Andrei is the founder of His Little Ones, an organization that has been helping orphaned children in Romania for more than two decades. More recently, Andrei and his wife Apurva have launched the Duta Foundation. Whether through mentorship programs, educational support, or medical projects, their commitment to making a difference reflects their belief that every child deserves to flourish in life.

Ray Torres

Vice Chair

  • Ray Torres, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Alta Towers Advisors, leverages his extensive experience in business to make a positive impact. With a background in international banking and a track record of successful mergers and acquisitions, he excels in maximizing asset value. Ray is also deeply committed to philanthropy, serving on the boards of A Precious Child, His Little Ones, and the Duta Foundation, where he helps shape their vision and strategy. His work focuses on supporting children in need and driving initiatives that enhance the foundations' impact. Outside of work, Ray enjoys staying active with his family.

Apurva Duta

CFO

  • Apurva Duta is the Chief Financial Officer for the Duta Family of Companies where she oversees financial strategy, corporate governance, and operational activities. She holds a master’s degree from Brown University and is a licensed realtor in the State of Texas. Beyond her professional expertise, she is a classically trained pianist with a deep passion for music. Apurva has performed internationally in over 60 concerts, and studied piano performance at Ecole Normale in Paris, France. In her spare time, Apurva enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, reading, camping, and playing the piano at various private events. She has a heart of service and is dedicated to HLO’s mission of transforming the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children.

James Williams

Board Member

  • James Williams is a Board Member at His Little Ones.

Laura Parker

Special Projects

  • Laura Parker is a program evaluation consultant with nearly 20 years in the nonprofit sector. She holds a degree in International Studies and Nonprofit Organizational Studies from the University of Oklahoma, as well as a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the College of William & Mary. Throughout her career, Laura has worked with both private and government-funded programs, helping nonprofits optimize their impact. Based in Texas, she lives with her husband and three children, whom she homeschools. Laura and her family enjoy being actively involved with their church community, hiking, nature, and reading.