Professional
Humanitarian Work
As a member of the Board of Advisors of several august international organizations, I have traveled to programs in Africa, South America, Central and East Asia as well as within the USA and Europe. As a Board member, I contributed to the health content of the programs and their evaluations as well as acting as an advocate for these stellar programs through presentations, writings, interviews, and various media outlets.
Projects
Organizations
I have worked with many organizations to improve their abilities and better address global issues.
Disaster Response
Disasters happen all over the world, and sometimes you need to be there to best help.
Humanitarian Core Competencies
Working to develop an account of the skills humanitarian workers need to succeed.
Going Home to Liberia
This is the first of a small series sharing this most incredible journey back home to upcountry Liberia after a53 year hiatus since I worked in ZorZor as a 25 year old medical student living with legendary nurse, Esther Bacon under Dr. Paul Mertens’ tutelage (and inspiration).
Adolescent HIV/AIDS
The Adolescent HIV/AIDS Program at Montefiore Medical Center: The first comprehensive program for research, care, policy, and advocacy in the country (in the world).
Afghan Refugee Resettlement in Vermont
As part of the core team for our Afghan New Neighbors Project in Southern Vermont, we are setting up housing, employment, schooling, transportation, and community welcoming activities for newly arrived Afghan allies under the auspices of ECDC/MCC (The Multi-cultural Center) in Brattleboro, VT, a new branch of ECDC specifically for our region.