Meet the Team Behind Human Health Project
HHP’s team consists of a group of talented and dedicated individuals from all walks of life who have a strong interest in helping people help each other share information, education, and support for their health. Our team consists primarily of volunteers who believe in the vision of HHP and generously donate their time in order to allow us to continue our mission.
Board
A medical doctor by training, Phil has worked extensively on the integration of conventional and alt
Phil Harrington
Founder & CEO
Róisín’s background is in the creative media and applied communications industry. She has 20 yea
Roisin Kelleher
Director, NI
Since 1972, Mr. Kotick has brought leadership, creativity and integrity to the nonprofit sector in G
John Kotick
Chair (HHP US), Director (HHP NI)
Denny has been working in the Voluntary and Community Sector for 30 years at both director and senio
Denny Elliot
Director, NI
Phil Harrington
Founder & CEO
A medical doctor by training, Phil has worked extensively on the integration of conventional and alternative medical treatments over many years. He founded and grew Magna Group, the largest independent consumer electronics sales and marketing firm in Ireland. Upon moving to the United States, he became immersed in evolving technology and holistic wellness making him uniquely suited to head a project using new techniques to improve healthcare.
- US, ROI
Roisin Kelleher
Director, NI
Róisín’s background is in the creative media and applied communications industry. She has 20 years’ experience, encompassing a range of positions in Irish broadcasting, production, management and senior management and across a variety of genres in radio, tv, and digital for which she has collected multiple awards. Her main focus has been radio, drama, multi-platform education, and commissioning, significantly contributing to developing and supporting the burgeoning media industry in Northern Ireland. She has also held key assessment and mentoring roles and has delivered several aspirational, one-off and ongoing CPD training programs to the sector across the island.Róisín began professional training in holistic healthcare in 2005 and also now works as a therapist and personal process facilitator, primarily integrating body-mind psychotherapeutic techniques with Somatic Experiencing. She has been inspired by her many local and international teachers from the complimentary, medical and mental health communities with whom she trained and is passionate about supporting a state of well-being amongst those who work as front-line professionals, caregivers, therapists, and managers, particularly those affected by post-traumatic stress. Róisín is also especially interested in the influence of trauma on individuals and their groups and how this can impact and shape a society collectively – psychologically, emotionally, physically, spiritually and economically.
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John Kotick
Chair (HHP US), Director (HHP NI)
Since 1972, Mr. Kotick has brought leadership, creativity and integrity to the nonprofit sector in Greater Los Angeles serving in such capacities as C.E.O. of Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles, Chief Administrative Officer for Outpatient Clinics – Orthopaedic Hospital, Vice President for Community Programs for the Greater Los Angeles Affiliate of the American Heart Association and Executive Director of the Center for Health Care Rights. Experienced in health care, advocacy and services to diverse populations, Kotick has also been a Delegate to the California Conference on Handicapped Individuals and the California State House Conference on Aging. Kotick has contributed to California State legislation including the “Torres-Felando Long Term Care Reform Act”. Kotick has contributed to the start up of organizations including the Center for Law and Justice as it’s second employee and the Senior Care Action Network (SCAN). While Assistant Director for SCAN, the organization implemented a brokered system of case management for older adults, qualified to be one of the demonstration sites for the Multi-Purpose Senior Services Project and was selected to be a Social Health Maintenance Organization, the forerunner of the SCAN Health Plan. In addition to the above Kotick was named Bell Gardens Man of the Year, 2010 for the establishment of the Campaign for a Healthier Bell Gardens, which is a community collaboration focused on teen pregnancy prevention and childhood obesity. Kotick secured funding to expand school based gardening to include elementary through high school programs, farmer’s markets and provide pregnancy prevention education to teens. Kotick also successfully authored a new business plan, including departmental readiness for seniors and people with disabilities in L.A. Care Health Plan, the largest public health plan in the U.S. Kotick’s community contributions as a volunteer have included among others: Commissioner, Los Angeles County Commission on Older Adults, Chairperson - Center for Oral Health (formerly California Dental Health Foundation), Board of Directors; Worksite Wellness Los Angeles, Co-Founder and Member Board of Directors; Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County, President and Chair Public Policy Committee; Health Care Consortium of Central Los Angeles; President Violence Prevention Coalition of Los Angeles County, Coalition Chair and Business Task Force Chair; Metropolitan Los Angeles Association Executives, Co-Chair Government Relations Committee; Co-Founder of the Blind, Aged, Disabled and Deaf Action Coalition of Los Angeles County; Co-Founder of the Los Angeles County Health Rights Coalition. Kotick is a graduate of the University of Southern California with a J.D. from the Gould School of Law and B.A. degree in political science. Kotick, lives in Los Angeles, California and is a native Angeleno.
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Denny Elliot
Director, NI
Denny has been working in the Voluntary and Community Sector for 30 years at both director and senior management level. A former Peace and Conflict Studies student at Magee Campus University at Ulster he also studied Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations at Queens and strategic Management at Boston College. He began life in the sector with Amnesty International before Joining Concern Worldwide and then moving on to become a Regional Manager with Save the Children Fund and then Director of Oxfam Ireland. Denny was also Director of Fundraising and Communications with Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke Association for 8 years creating and developing new and innovative income streams from the organization such as legacies, donations in lieu of flowers and community event. Denny Established Redsocks Consulting in 2005 specializing in Strategic Management and Capital and Income Generation. Redsocks have worked on some of the biggest capital and revenue projects in the voluntary sector such as the MAC Arts Centre Belfast, Somerton Road Adult Hospice Belfast and Horizon West Children’s Hospice in Fermanagh. During this period Denny successfully established a ‘Friends’ of Northern Ireland group in both the House of Lords and New York and developed partnerships with some of the biggest Trusts and Foudnations in the UK. Redsocks have generated over £15 million in the last 10 years for client organizations and over the last 18 months have expanded into the international arena, breaking new ground in philanthropy and development which has involved working in the USA developing client partnerships with various universities, museums, hospitals, libraries, individuals, and businesses to establish opportunities which enable access to global giving foundations, such as Atlantic Philanthropies, The Clinton Foundation, The Oak Foundation and the Bloomberg Foundation. Denny is now Head of Self Help Africa NOrthern Ireland with responsibility for the delivery of Irish Aid Funded Programmes in Teso Uganda. Denny has been a Steering Group Committee Member of Changemakers since 2019. Denny is a Trustee of the Human Health Project.
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Management
A medical doctor by training, Phil has worked extensively on the integration of conventional and alt
Phil Harrington
Founder & CEO
Laura Bartus is the Chief Learning Officer for the Human Health Project and the head of learning and
Laura Bartus
Chief Learning Officer
AYA ALI, A 23-YEAR-OLD MEDICAL STUDENT AT EAST UNIVERSITY, HAS ALWAYS HARBORED A DEEP-SEATED PASSION
Aya Ali
General Manager - Diabetes Project
Phil Harrington
Founder & CEO
A medical doctor by training, Phil has worked extensively on the integration of conventional and alternative medical treatments over many years. He founded and grew Magna Group, the largest independent consumer electronics sales and marketing firm in Ireland. Upon moving to the United States, he became immersed in evolving technology and holistic wellness making him uniquely suited to head a project using new techniques to improve healthcare.
Laura Bartus
Chief Learning Officer
Laura Bartus is the Chief Learning Officer for the Human Health Project and the head of learning and development for CenterWell Pharmacy, a division of Humana. At the Human Health Project, Laura helps the organization set near-term and future strategy, scale up its patient education programs, and increase its reach to new groups of patients and caregivers. At Humana, Laura’s teams create, deliver, and track learning and development programs for the pharmacy organization’s 12,000 associates. This includes dispensing sites, call centers, professional tracks, and Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs. Laura’s organization effectiveness team tracks operational results and develops learning metrics strategy to improve their business impact. Laura leads development sessions for leaders and associates across the enterprise, and also externally at many industry events. Laura is passionate about coaching, providing employees with equitable advancement opportunities, building up a robust talent pipeline, and helping her team to be a valued partner to the business.
Laura started out as a high school English teacher, teaching and learning a ton from some amazing teens. In the corporate world, Laura has done nearly every job in learning, moving through design, facilitation, and many leadership roles. She has been involved with several volunteer organizations. She has four crazy children – two of which are twins and three of which are boys. So she also has a crippling coffee addiction, and she really loves work trips. She finds sanity through taking hikes and reading new books. Don’t get her started on dad jokes, because it will delay your meeting for at least five minutes.
Aya Ali
General Manager - Diabetes Project
AYA ALI, A 23-YEAR-OLD MEDICAL STUDENT AT EAST UNIVERSITY, HAS ALWAYS HARBORED A DEEP-SEATED PASSION FOR MEDICINE. FROM A YOUNG AGE, AYA DREAMT OF BECOMING A MEDICAL DOCTOR, DRIVEN BY A DESIRE TO HELP PEOPLE FEEL BETTER AND RECOVER FROM THEIR AILMENTS. THIS UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO HEALING HAS GUIDED HER THROUGH HER ACADEMIC JOURNEY AND CONTINUES TO INSPIRE HER EVERY DAY. AYA IS HIGHLY MOTIVATED AND AMBITIOUS, PARTICULARLY IN HER GOAL OF BECOMING A GYNECOLOGIST AND OBSTETRICIAN. SHE ENVISIONS HERSELF ASSISTING IN THE MIRACULOUS MOMENTS OF CHILDBIRTH, WITNESSING THE BEGINNING OF NEW LIVES. THIS VISION FUELS HER DEDICATION AND HARD WORK.
BEYOND HER RIGOROUS STUDIES, AYA FINDS JOY IN A VARIETY OF HOBBIES. SHE LOVES COOKING, WHERE SHE EXPERIMENTS WITH NEW RECIPES AND FLAVORS. SWIMMING AND WORKING OUT ARE HER GO-TO ACTIVITIES FOR STAYING FIT AND ENERGIZED. ADDITIONALLY, AYA HAS A CREATIVE SIDE, WHICH SHE EXPRESSES THROUGH PAINTING, CAPTURING THE BEAUTY OF THE WORLD AROUND HER ON CANVAS. SHE ALSO ENJOYS ORGANIZING CLOSETS AND HOUSES, FINDING SATISFACTION IN CREATING ORDERLY AND BEAUTIFUL SPACES. AYA’S FAMILY IS THE CORNERSTONE OF HER LIFE, WITH HER PARENTS BEING THE MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE TO HER. SHE CHERISHES SPENDING TIME WITH HER FRIENDS AND FEELS IMMENSE HAPPINESS WHEN SHE SEES OTHERS EMBARKING ON NEW JOURNEYS IN THEIR LIVES. AS SHE APPROACHES HER GRADUATION FROM MEDICAL SCHOOL, AYA IS EXCITED TO START HER OWN JOURNEY IN THE MEDICAL FIELD, READY TO MAKE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND HELP OTHERS.
Technology
Alvin is a Quality Assurance professional with work background in telecommunications, finance and pa
Alvin Ceballos
SQA Lead
Abdullahi is a Web and WordPress developer, passionate about using technology to improve people's he
Abdullahi Hussein
Web Developer and WordPress Lead
Rene Herrera
Technical Project Manager
Sukanya Devarajan is a Quality Assurance professional with a work background in Life Insurance, Fina
Sukanya Devarajan
SQA Automation Engineer
Ana Sanabria is a Technical Project Manager and recent graduate with a Master’s in Computer Scienc
Ana Sanabria
Technical Project Manager
Jorell is a full-stack developer based in the Philippines with a background in web and mobile applic
Jorell Andrei Finez
React Developer
As Chief Product and Technology Officer, Larry is committed to delivering trusted, impactful, innova
Larry Smith
Chief Technology Officer - Tech Team
Marlon Meneses is a full-stack developer based in Colombia with a strong background in PHP and Larav
Marlon Armando Meneses Bejarano
Laravel Developer
Alvin Ceballos
SQA Lead
Alvin is a Quality Assurance professional with work background in telecommunications, finance and payroll, e-commerce, cryptocurrency, and digital security. His passion is in testing and finding the most challenging issues. A graduate of Computer Science, he is looking forward to learn more about cybersecurity and how it is applied in various industries. He volunteers his time as QA to help with causes that matter to him particularly in health and the future of health management.
Abdullahi Hussein
Web Developer and WordPress Lead
Abdullahi is a Web and WordPress developer, passionate about using technology to improve people's health and is committed to working on a platform that helps individuals make informed decisions about their well-being. He specializes in creating custom themes and plugins to help clients achieve their web presence goals. His expertise in WordPress development is essential to improve the company's web presence and deliver high-quality solutions. He also stays up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to provide the best possible services.
Rene Herrera
Technical Project Manager
Rene possesses extensive experience in business administration, data analysis, and program management. He is deeply passionate about process improvement and leverages his diverse experiences to develop efficient workflows. Rene holds a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science with a Computational emphasis, complemented by minors in Economics and Technology Management from UC Davis. With experience in the research sector focusing on food and health, he is motivated to expand his knowledge and eager to drive results in human health.
Sukanya Devarajan
SQA Automation Engineer
Sukanya Devarajan is a Quality Assurance professional with a work background in Life Insurance, Finance, and E-commerce applications. A graduate in Electrical and Electronics, with experience in various types of software testing, is looking forward to improving her automation skills, learning API testing, DevOps testing, and its application in the real world. Her passion in testing and identifying critical issues, has led to volunteering for non-profit organizations.
Ana Sanabria
Technical Project Manager
Ana Sanabria is a Technical Project Manager and recent graduate with a Master’s in Computer Science, with experience leading cross-functional projects in technology and nonprofit environments. She focuses on organizing complex initiatives, managing stakeholders, and delivering projects on time using Agile methodologies. She combines technical knowledge with strong execution skills to drive results and is focused on growing her impact in technical project management.
Jorell Andrei Finez
React Developer
Jorell is a full-stack developer based in the Philippines with a background in web and mobile application development from Far Eastern University - Institute of Technology. He gained experience leading and contributing to end-to-end web development projects, working with technologies such as React, TypeScript, Laravel, and RESTful APIs. He has worked on various academic and professional projects, including developing learning management systems, public websites, and AI-integrated applications, and has been recognized for excellence in web development and project leadership. As a Web Developer at the Human Health Project, he supports the development and maintenance of web applications that promote global health literacy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and user-focused solutions.
Larry Smith
Chief Technology Officer - Tech Team
As Chief Product and Technology Officer, Larry is committed to delivering trusted, impactful, innovative health and wellness solutions for Human Health Project. Larry and his wife Pam live in the San Francisco area, where they enjoy sourdough baking, hiking, travel and exploring the natural beauty of California and the world beyond.
Marlon Armando Meneses Bejarano
Laravel Developer
Marlon Meneses is a full-stack developer based in Colombia with a strong background in PHP and Laravel development. He is passionate about building software that solves real-world problems and improves people’s lives. He also has experience working with MySQL and Linux, along with knowledge of React and Docker gained through personal projects and continuous learning.
Product
With a background in international relations and over seven years in IT service management and data
Adaeze Winner Nwachukwu
Business Analyst
I'm Johny Choi, UX designer.
Johny Choi
UX Lead
I am Pranjali Desai working as a Business Analyst at HHP.
Pranjali Desai
Business Analyst
Adaeze Winner Nwachukwu
Business Analyst
With a background in international relations and over seven years in IT service management and data operations, Adaeze has worked across healthcare, financial services, and digital health, moving from service desk analysis and data quality assurance into Business Analysis and client-facing advisory work. The experience gathered across these different fields allows her to bridge the gap between complex technical requirements and real human needs, whether that is translating clinical workflows into actionable user stories for a digital health platform, or helping individuals and families put the right financial protection in place as a Protection Adviser. Driven by a genuine interest in using data and technology to improve people's lives, Adaeze brings both analytical rigour and a people-first mindset to everything she does.
Johny Choi
UX Lead
I'm Johny Choi, UX designer.
Pranjali Desai
Business Analyst
I am Pranjali Desai working as a Business Analyst at HHP.
Privacy & Security Council
Joseph is a proven leader with over 14 years of Information Security (IS) Experience, 20 years Infor
Joseph Manning
Security Training Officer
Joseph Manning
Security Training Officer
Joseph is a proven leader with over 14 years of Information Security (IS) Experience, 20 years Information Technology (IT) experience, and 30 years financial services & business experience. He is a proven leader and a hands-on contributor who gets results by working with others, understanding risk, and implementing workable and effective solutions. Areas of IS expertise include IS Staff Management & Development, Third Party Risk Management, Data Loss Prevention, Software Security Program Governance, Policy & Control Development, End User Computing Governance (shadow IT), IS & IT Audit & Compliance Management, and Project Management. “Leadership and personal philosophy are founded on the core principles of treating everyone with respect, continuous learning, effective communication, a positive attitude, hard work, having fun, and caring about getting things done that benefit the organization and society.” “Since I retired in January of 2020, I have been focused on working with small companies helping them to understand that Information Security can be scaled and priced based on the risks they face. The Human Health Project is a great organization and helps me to stay active in the information security profession. I have happily relocated to the beautiful city of Jackson, WY to enjoy the stunning beauty of the Tetons and access to nature and outdoor activities.”
Marketing and Membership
As a dedicated marketing manager, Olha leverages her deep knowledge of digital advertising to craft
Olha Solonenko
VP of Digital Marketing
Selene lives in Knoxville, Tennessee. She attends the University of Alabama as a premedical student
Selene Tan
Marketing Manager - Social Media
Marcelo De Sa is currently completing his Masters in Management (Project Management Concentration).
Marcelo De Sa
Healthcare Access Manager
Jane Yun
Analytics Lead
Olha Solonenko
VP of Digital Marketing
As a dedicated marketing manager, Olha leverages her deep knowledge of digital advertising to craft data-driven campaigns that resonate with target audiences. She believes in building strong cross-team collaboration and meticulous planning to bring in expected business results. Olha has experience in building digital marketing strategies and bringing them to life for businesses of different shapes and from various industries. She is excited to implement her skills at HHP to help the organization with its mission!
Selene Tan
Marketing Manager - Social Media
Selene lives in Knoxville, Tennessee. She attends the University of Alabama as a premedical student majoring in philosophy and minoring in neuroscience. She previously worked with the Alzheimer's Association and hopes to use her skills to support HHP.
Marcelo De Sa
Healthcare Access Manager
Marcelo De Sa is currently completing his Masters in Management (Project Management Concentration). He brings over three years of experience leading cross-functional teams and applying data-driven strategies to improve performance across the project lifecycle. His background blends project management expertise, with hands-on experience in people analytics to support strategic decision-making and process improvement.
Jane Yun
Analytics Lead
Jane Yun is a Volunteer Marketing Analytics Manager at the Human Health Project, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she leverages data to support strategic decision-making and strengthen outreach efforts. She holds a Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design and a Master of Business Analytics from Penn State’s Smeal College of Business, and focuses on analyzing marketing performance to deliver insights that enhance engagement and impact.
Legal
Garrett is a Trademark & Copyright Attorney assisting HHP to secure, maintain, and protect its intel
Garrett Hall
Copyright Attorney
Human Resources
Sean is a human resources professional embodying both specialist and generalist profiles. He complet
Sean Duane
HR Manager
Marzia was born and raised in Italy and now lives in the Netherlands. With a background in Political
Marzia Brondi
HR Manager
Libby received her Master’s Degree in Organizational Behavior and Development from Reichman Univer
Libby Grinfeld
HR Manager
Sherie is a qualified health professional, and has spent a large portion of her working life helping
Sherie Ford
HR Assistant
Sean Duane
HR Manager
Sean is a human resources professional embodying both specialist and generalist profiles. He completed undergraduate education at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., graduating summa cum laude with a BA in psychology. In addition, he has a strong research background in various behavioral sciences, allowing him to better understand and analyze human capital metrics to drive organization-wide strategy. Sean currently serves the Human Health Project as an HR Assistant working to automate talent acquisition processes and ensure training materials are adequately addressing proficiencies critical to the success of senior leadership and associated teams.
Marzia Brondi
HR Manager
Marzia was born and raised in Italy and now lives in the Netherlands. With a background in Political Science and a career in People Operations, she supports creating positive experiences and connections in the workplace. As a volunteer with HHP, she manages onboarding for new members and enjoys helping others feel welcomed and connected.
Libby Grinfeld
HR Manager
Libby received her Master’s Degree in Organizational Behavior and Development from Reichman University (IDC Herzilya). Originally from Los Angeles California, she moved to Israel to pursue her higher education. Libby’s interest in learning Psychology has led her to the world of HR. Her passion for helping people creates a way to blend these many interests together, while also contributing to the work at HHP. When she is not learning new topics or working, she enjoys developing her photography skills and watching comedy movies.
Sherie Ford
HR Assistant
Sherie is a qualified health professional, and has spent a large portion of her working life helping people improve their health outcomes. She is passionate about enabling her patients, and other people, to live long and healthy lives through empowered decision making. HR became an interest of Sherie’s over the past few years when she experienced portions of corporate life that she knew she could improve for others following her, given the chance. Much like improvements in healthcare, Sherie believes that positive change comes from a strong desire to improve, and the grit to see a difficult plan through.
Development/Donor Relations
Austin currently serves as a grant writer for the Human Health Project. He received a bachelor’s i
Austin Rosen
Grant Writer
Rosemary has a background in Medicine and Surgery plus residency training in Ophthalmology. She curr
Rosemary Ashinedu Asufi
Administrative Assistant
Ginger is an Accounting Associate at HHP, where she supports the organization’s financial operatio
Ginger Crawford
Accounting Associate
Human Health Project | Administrative Assistant
Mercy Adebanwo
Grant Writer
Milagro Ventura is a grants and legal operations professional with experience supporting internation
Milagro Ventura
Chief Grant Officer
Austin Rosen
Grant Writer
Austin currently serves as a grant writer for the Human Health Project. He received a bachelor’s in science in Electrical Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona. He also just received a Masters in Science Education from California State University Northridge. Austin has taught high school chemistry for multiple years and enjoys making an impact in the community. “I am excited to directly contribute to the impoverished in LA receiving access to healthcare.”
Rosemary Ashinedu Asufi
Administrative Assistant
Rosemary has a background in Medicine and Surgery plus residency training in Ophthalmology. She currently works as an Ophthalmologist and also in the Administrative Department of Human Health Project and pretty much anywhere her help is needed!
Ginger Crawford
Accounting Associate
Ginger is an Accounting Associate at HHP, where she supports the organization’s financial operations. She holds master’s degrees in Social Work and Professional Accounting, bringing together a foundation in community service with developing experience in nonprofit accounting systems, financial documentation and reporting support. Her background in social services continues to shape her commitment to supporting people, strengthening communities, and helping resources go where they can do the most good.
Mercy Adebanwo
Grant Writer
Human Health Project | Administrative Assistant
Milagro Ventura
Chief Grant Officer
Milagro Ventura is a grants and legal operations professional with experience supporting international development programs funded by USAID and global nonprofit organizations. Her expertise includes grants management, compliance, subaward administration, procurement, and international operations across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa. Currently, she supports global legal and operational functions at World Resources Institute, helping strengthen compliance systems, agreements, and cross-functional program operations.
Programs
Laura Bartus is the Chief Learning Officer for the Human Health Project and the head of learning and
Laura Bartus
Chief Learning Officer
Bill Nguyen
Education and Online Learning Specialist
Pritha has a background in Biochemistry, and her four-year teaching stint at a college in Mumbai, In
Pritha Sur
Education and Online Learning Specialist
Ana is an Instructional Designer with a background in Education (over 8 years). She has a passion fo
Ana Olivares
Education & Online Learning Specialist
Selene lives in Knoxville, Tennessee. She attends the University of Alabama as a premedical student
Selene Tan
Marketing Manager - Social Media
Vanessa is a clinical research coordinator with experience in geriatrics, cardiology, and neuroscien
Vanessa Legeza
Patient Advocate and Diabetes Researcher
SALIEM ALZEIN, A 25-YEAR-OLD MEDICAL STUDENT FROM ABU DHABI, IS CURRENTLY PURSUING HIS PASSION FOR M
Saliem Q.S. Alzein
Diabetes Researcher / YouTube Creator
Jayeesha has a strong passion for improving healthcare accessibility around the world. She strives t
Jayeesha Deb
Researcher - Shared Patient Information Program
Kamarachukwu Nnadi is a certified medical assistant and student leader passionate about advancing he
Kamara Nnadi
Healthcare Access Manager - Healthcare Access Team
Laura Bartus
Chief Learning Officer
Laura Bartus is the Chief Learning Officer for the Human Health Project and the head of learning and development for CenterWell Pharmacy, a division of Humana. At the Human Health Project, Laura helps the organization set near-term and future strategy, scale up its patient education programs, and increase its reach to new groups of patients and caregivers. At Humana, Laura’s teams create, deliver, and track learning and development programs for the pharmacy organization’s 12,000 associates. This includes dispensing sites, call centers, professional tracks, and Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs. Laura’s organization effectiveness team tracks operational results and develops learning metrics strategy to improve their business impact. Laura leads development sessions for leaders and associates across the enterprise, and also externally at many industry events. Laura is passionate about coaching, providing employees with equitable advancement opportunities, building up a robust talent pipeline, and helping her team to be a valued partner to the business.
Laura started out as a high school English teacher, teaching and learning a ton from some amazing teens. In the corporate world, Laura has done nearly every job in learning, moving through design, facilitation, and many leadership roles. She has been involved with several volunteer organizations. She has four crazy children – two of which are twins and three of which are boys. So she also has a crippling coffee addiction, and she really loves work trips. She finds sanity through taking hikes and reading new books. Don’t get her started on dad jokes, because it will delay your meeting for at least five minutes.
Bill Nguyen
Education and Online Learning Specialist
Pritha Sur
Education and Online Learning Specialist
Pritha has a background in Biochemistry, and her four-year teaching stint at a college in Mumbai, India, was her stepping stone in the field of education. She decided to focus on online education, as she believes it widens the knowledge accessibility for learners. By implementing appropriate instructional design strategies, she hopes to help HHP create programs that educate and empower people to make informed medical decisions.
Ana Olivares
Education & Online Learning Specialist
Ana is an Instructional Designer with a background in Education (over 8 years). She has a passion for creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences.
Selene Tan
Marketing Manager - Social Media
Selene lives in Knoxville, Tennessee. She attends the University of Alabama as a premedical student majoring in philosophy and minoring in neuroscience. She previously worked with the Alzheimer's Association and hopes to use her skills to support HHP.
Vanessa Legeza
Patient Advocate and Diabetes Researcher
Vanessa is a clinical research coordinator with experience in geriatrics, cardiology, and neuroscience. Additionally, she has gained professional experience in private practice, assisted living, and hospital settings through a variety of direct patient care roles. Vanessa graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, minors in Chemistry and Neuroscience, a certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine, and a Global Distinction. As a member of HHP, she hopes to improve health equity and education dissemination for minority, immigrant, and under-represented populations while working to minimize negative effects of systemic issues within healthcare. Outside of the professional setting, Vanessa is passionate regarding the usage of gardening and ecological stewardship as methods of lessening food insecurity and improving environmental health determinants.
Saliem Q.S. Alzein
Diabetes Researcher / YouTube Creator
SALIEM ALZEIN, A 25-YEAR-OLD MEDICAL STUDENT FROM ABU DHABI, IS CURRENTLY PURSUING HIS PASSION FOR MEDICINE AT NEAR EAST UNIVERSITY. FROM A YOUNG AGE, SALIEM WAS DRIVEN BY A DEEP-SEATED PASSION FOR PATIENT CARE AND SUPPORT. THIS DEDICATION LED HIM TO EMBARK ON HIS MEDICAL JOURNEY RIGHT AFTER HIGH SCHOOL, FUELED BY EXCITEMENT AND DETERMINATION.
SALIEM'S ASPIRATION TO BECOME AN ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON IS CLOSELY TIED TO HIS COMMITMENT TO PHYSICAL FITNESS. HE HAS HONED HIS PHYSIQUE THROUGH RIGOROUS BOXING AND WORKOUT ROUTINES, EMBODYING THE DISCIPLINE AND RESILIENCE REQUIRED IN BOTH HIS PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIFE.
WHEN NOT IMMERSED IN HIS MEDICAL STUDIES, SALIEM PLAYS A PIVOTAL ROLE IN HIS FATHER'S CONTRACTING COMPANY, NEGOTIATING DEALS WITH SOME OF THE LARGEST FIRMS. HIS KNACK FOR BUSINESS IS COMPLEMENTED BY HIS CREATIVE SIDE, WHICH HE EXPRESSES THROUGH WOODWORKING. SALIEM'S UNIQUE CREATIONS ARE A TESTAMENT TO HIS CRAFTSMANSHIP AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL.
IN ADDITION TO HIS MEDICAL AND BUSINESS PURSUITS, SALIEM HAS A KEEN INTEREST IN ONLINE TRADING, STOCK MARKETS, AND AMAZON DEALS. HIS DIVERSE INTERESTS REFLECT HIS MULTIFACETED PERSONALITY AND HIS DRIVE TO EXCEL IN VARIOUS FIELDS.
AMONG HIS FRIENDS, SALIEM IS KNOWN AS THE GO-TO COOK, ALWAYS READY TO WHIP UP DELICIOUS MEALS. HIS LOVE FOR COOKING IS YET ANOTHER WAY HE BRINGS JOY AND COMFORT TO THOSE AROUND HIM.
SALIEM ALZEIN IS A DYNAMIC INDIVIDUAL WHOSE DEDICATION TO MEDICINE, BUSINESS ACUMEN, CREATIVE TALENTS, AND CULINARY SKILLS MAKE HIM A WELL-ROUNDED AND INSPIRING FIGURE. HIS JOURNEY IS A TESTAMENT TO THE POWER OF PASSION, HARD WORK, AND THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE.
Jayeesha Deb
Researcher - Shared Patient Information Program
Jayeesha has a strong passion for improving healthcare accessibility around the world. She strives to pursue degrees in biochemistry and neuroscience and transform the medical industry for the better through research, patience, and fresh new ideas. HHP's mission and vision inspired her to contribute to its goals, and she's excited to see each volunteer's efforts come to fruition as we connect patients and their stories.
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Kamara Nnadi
Healthcare Access Manager - Healthcare Access Team
Kamarachukwu Nnadi is a certified medical assistant and student leader passionate about advancing health equity through community service, public health initiatives, and hands-on clinical experience.
Revenue Generation Team
Doris is a data and operations professional with expertise in revenue analysis and strategic data ma
Doris Wambui Muriithi
Director Revenue Generation
Doris Wambui Muriithi
Director Revenue Generation
Doris is a data and operations professional with expertise in revenue analysis and strategic data management. Anchored by a belief that clarity in systems drives meaningful growth, she moves at the intersection of data, structure and execution to enable revenue performance and operational alignment. She is passionate about global health and the broader question of how better systems can improve outcomes at scale. In her free time Doris enjoys discovering great coffee shops in Nairobi.
Business Development Team
Eric Gray is a community systems leader, health equity advocate, and nonprofit executive with over
Eric Gray
Chief Business Development Officer
Eric Gray
Chief Business Development Officer
Eric Gray is a community systems leader, health equity advocate, and nonprofit executive with over 18 years of experience working at the intersection of homelessness, justice involvement, housing stability, and community-based services. His work is grounded in both professional expertise and lived experience, shaping a practical, solutions-driven approach to advancing equity and long-term stability for underserved populations. He currently serves as the Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO) for the Human Health Project (HHP), a global nonprofit dedicated to improving health literacy and outcomes for vulnerable communities through education, advocacy, and innovative programming. In this role, Eric leads strategic growth initiatives, partnership development, and resource expansion efforts to scale HHP’s impact across the United States, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. He focuses on building cross-sector collaborations that expand access to healthcare navigation tools, patient advocacy resources, and culturally responsive health education programs designed to reduce medical errors and improve patient outcomes . Eric plays a key role in advancing partnerships that strengthen HHP’s ecosystem of services, helping bridge gaps between healthcare systems, community organizations, and the populations they serve. His work supports the expansion of HHP’s core program areas, including healthcare access, patient advocacy, shared patient information, and health literacy education, all aimed at empowering individuals to make informed health decisions and achieve better long-term outcomes . In addition to his role at HHP, Eric serves as a Case Manager with Project 180’s Rapid Diversion Program, working in partnership with the Los Angeles County court system to support justice-involved individuals in securing housing and accessing critical services. He is also a Co-Chair of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority ’s (LAHSA) Lived Experience Advisory Board, where he helps inform policy and system-level strategies through the lens of lived experience. Eric is the Chief Operating Officer for Faith in God Charity Missions and the General Partner of Gray Family Partners, where he provides grant writing, financial coaching, and strategic support to nonprofits, small businesses, and community initiatives focused on housing stability and economic empowerment. A certified Financial Fitness Coach (FFC®), he is particularly passionate about integrating financial education into health and housing systems as a pathway to sustainable stability. His commitment to this work is deeply personal. After experiencing homelessness following his move to Los Angeles in the early 2000s, Eric has dedicated his career to ensuring that systems are more accessible, equitable, and responsive to those most in need. He brings a unique blend of lived experience, frontline service, and executive leadership to every role he serves. Outside of his professional work, Eric is a dedicated mentor and youth coach with the County Parks and Recreation Department, where he coaches flag football and basketball. He believes strongly in mentorship as a tool for empowerment and is committed to investing in the next generation while staying grounded in family and community.
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