East African House of Study

Saneta Maiko, PhD., MS., BCC is a former John Templeton Research Fellow with Indiana University School of Medicine (2017-2019). His clinical research investigated the role of spirituality and religion on the emotional and spiritual wellbeing of metastatic outpatient cancer patients and caregivers. He has published on the role of faith and spirituality in coping among the surrogate medical decision makers. Dr. Maiko continues to serve as the Chief Mission Strategist (Conference Superintendent) for the North Central District of the Indiana Conference United Methodist churches. Dr. Maiko graduated from Indiana University Fairbanks (GC-Public Health), Indiana University School of Medicine (MS-Clinical Research), Purdue University (MS-Organization Leadership) and Concordia Seminary (PhD).  He is also trained in Reflective Supervision from Cambridge University (Wesley House), UK and graduated from Indiana University Health’s Emerging Leaders program.

An experienced Elder of the United Methodist Church, Dr. Maiko is the founder and former Executive Director of Crime Victim Care of Allen County (Amani Family Services-Fort Wayne) and grants and Chaplain Researcher at Indiana University Health. Dr. Maiko has many years of leading organizations, serving on boards, and is an affiliate Research Scientist with Indiana University School of Medicine’s Center for Aging Research. He continues to be an affiliate professor of organizational leadership and supervision at Purdue University. He is a recognized leader in training Intercultural Competence to Law Enforcement, Social Agencies, Businesses, and Healthcare Systems. A Nationally licensed Intercultural Development Qualified Administrator, Dr. Maiko is also Nationally Board Certified as a Healthcare Chaplain. He is a recipient of several honors and awards. He has authored a book, articles, and reviews in medical, leadership, chaplaincy, missions, and youth journals.  Dr. Maiko loves making a difference in the world for Jesus!