About Us
WHO WE ARE
Dustin’s Dream exists to share the transformational love of God by meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of at-risk individuals and families in Guatemala and beyond. We partner with like-minded organizations to provide medical care, tangible community aid, and spiritual hope to those in need.
Every beginning has a story. Our story begins with an ending - the ending of a race run here on earth and the beginning of a beautiful eternity with Jesus. Dustin’s Dream was founded in memory of the life and legacy of Dustin Chamberlain. Dustin was a pre-medicine student at Baylor University, who was tragically killed in a random home invasion in December of 2011. Dustin had long dreamt of becoming a doctor. He had a passion for people, the medical field, and sharing his faith in Jesus Christ. To Dustin, practicing medicine was just another means for ministry. From the death of this young man was born the idea of Dustin’s Dream, a non-profit that would carry out that same ministry. Don and Deondra Chamberlain founded Dustin’s Dream in 2012.
Our Story
Meet the Team
We have an impactful team of ministry partners in Guatemala, as well as a passionate group of individuals on staff and on the board of the Dustin’s Dream Foundation.
Danae first served on the Dustin’s Dream board before stepping into the director role in the summer of 2022. Danae works to carry out the mission and vision of Dustin’s Dream and oversees all aspects of the daily ins and outs of the ministry, as well as leading short term trips to Guatemala City. Danae and her husband, Jarrett, live in Bartlesville, OK, and are expecting their first child in June. Danae and Jarrett are active members of Grace Community Church in Bartlesville, OK.
Executive Director
Danae Chamberlain Howard
Edu is a native of Guatemala and is our go-to there on the ground in Guatemala. Edu is the primary touchpoint for our ministry partners there in Guatemala, collects data and stories of the ministries at work, assists in organizing short term mission trips, and is the lead coordinator for those teams. Edu and his wife, Maritza, have one son, Santiago, and are active members of Cristo es El Camino.
Guatemala Coordinator
Eduardo “Edu” Diaz
Dr. Layla Perez is the director of the Heart of Love Medical Clinic, located near the gates of the Guatemala City garbage dump. The clinic and its staff team serve greater than 20,000 people per year. Layla has a huge heart for the children and families in the settlements surrounding the garbage dump. Layla and her husband, Saúl, have three grown children and three grandchildren.
Corazón de Amor - Heart of Love Medical Clinic
Dr. Layla Perez
Saúl Perez serves as the pastor of Cristo es El Camino and was the visionary behind the Freedom House, located in Xenacoj, Guatemala. As a result of his own testimony, Saúl has a passion for serving the peregrinos (“pilgrims”) living on the streets and those struggling with addiction. Cristo es El Camino is also located near the Guatemala City garbage dump and serves the surrounding community.
Casa de Libertad & Cristo es El Camino - Freedom House & Christ is the Way Baptist Church
Saúl Perez
Tiempo de Rescate - Time of Rescue Street Ministry
Cesar Garcia
Cesar is a trained Emergency Medical Technician who, with his team, works in the most dangerous areas of Guatemala City, Guatemala, to provide emergency health care, rescue youth, create opportunities to receive basic education, introduce vocational skills, and serve as an advocate in cases of abuse and neglect.
Board of Directors
Don Chamberlain (Co-Founder)
Deondra Chamberlain (Co-Founder)
Dr. Trenton McCord
Greg Baskin
Dr. Carl Duncan
Robin Daugherty
Tangible action,
lasting impact.
We strive to meet the tangible needs of the community in Guatemala and beyond. Through practical medical services, community outreach, and pastoral discipleship, we’ve seen lives transform for the glory of God.