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Our Team

The people behind our impact in Honduras.

Volunteer your skills

VHC is powered by a small, dedicated staff and a much larger community of volunteers, including medical professionals, community leaders, and people who believe this work matters.

Together, they’ve sustained more than 25 years of impact across 12 communities in rural Honduras.

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A volunteer-powered organization

VHC is built on a simple idea: skilled people giving their time can change what’s possible.

Our team includes:

  • Staff who guide programs and operations

  • Volunteer medical professionals who deliver care

  • Community health workers leading health in their villages

  • Board members who support long-term strategy and growth

Each plays a different role. Together, they make the work possible.

Staff

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M. Aaron Moore

Executive Director

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Mary Ellen Gannon, RN

Operations Director, Global

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Nelson Martinez

Operations Director, Honduras

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Paola Acosta

Country Director, Honduras

Board of Directors

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Steve Meyer

Chair

Former Executive, Costco

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Joanne Duncan

Vice Chair & Treasurer

Retired CEO & CFO

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Patricia Ferrick

Member

President, FVC Bank

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Mark L. Kerrigan

Member

Retired Deputy Undersecretary, DOE

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Dr. John “J.J.” Sverha

Member

Doctor, Director of ER Quality & Standards

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Maritza Andara

Member

Owner, Comayagua Golf Club

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Jim Stafford

Member

Former Costco CMO, Retired

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Barry Byer, MD

VHC Founder & President Emeritus

Chief of Family Medicine, Virginia Hospital Center

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Community Health Workers

At the heart of VHC’s work are the community health workers — Hondurans trained and supported to lead health in their own villages.

They are not a supporting part of the story.

They are the reason the work lasts.

Interested in working with us?

Meaningful change starts with passionate people. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a volunteer, or someone who shares our commitment to improving health and opportunity in rural Honduras, we’d love to hear from you.

Explore current opportunities to join our team or get in touch to learn how your skills and experience can help create lasting impact.

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The work continues because people choose to be part of it.

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