The HHA first-years took a much-needed break from studying
the cranial nerves to kick off our fundraising campaign for the 2013
trip. We spent an evening sharing a
potluck dinner and stuffing envelopes for family, friends and past donors. After
winter break, we will take a class with public health students in which we will
prepare our health education talks, coordinate trip logistics and
learn about the cultural context of the communities we will engage with. We
have big shoes to fill, and are looking forward to strengthening the
relationship that UNC has built with these Honduran communities for the past
decade!
We appreciate all of your support! If you would like to make
a donation, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/HHAUNC
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| Potluck and Holiday Card Fundraiser! |
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| HHA first-years!
A little bit about us:
Front Row (starting
from the left):
Jordana
(Jordy) Laks graduated from Tufts University in 2012, majoring in Biology and
Community Health. As a Spanish-speaker with experience leading medical service
trips in Guatemala, she is excited to return to Central America bringing new
medical skills. Through HHA, Jordy is looking forward to learning about the
health care system in Honduras and collaborating with fellow medical and public
health students.
Desiree
Coutinho graduated from Furman University in 2010 with a major in Biology and
Latin American studies. Before starting at UNC she volunteered in a hospital in
the Dominican Republic for a year and spent another year at a small non-profit.
Back Row (starting
from the left):
Liza
Lichtenfled took a circuitous route to medicine. She studied history and economics
at Dartmouth College, worked for a writer in Chicago, spent a handful of years
conducting urban planning research in Spain, and apprenticed in a bakery in
Chile—all before pursuing medical school. Liza has an irreverent and
generous spirit and is quick to crack a smile. Aside from her studies, she can
bake a darn good chocolate cake and run 6 miles slowly. She is thrilled
to be participating in HHA.
Tyler Warmack graduated
from UNC with a degree in Economics and then joined the Peace Corps in Ecuador
for two years. After the Peace Corps he finished his medical school
prerequisites and is now excited to not only be in medical school, but also to
be returning to Latin America with HHA!
Kyle
Roedersheimer graduated in 2009 from Clemson University and for the past three years
taught high school Chemistry in inner city Charlotte, NC. He is passionate
about helping underserved communities and is very excited for the trip to
Honduras. That coupled with his love for the outdoors makes this a perfect
experience for him this summer!
Jackie Lee graduated
from UNC Chapel as a Biology major in May 2012. As an undergraduate she studied
Spanish and is looking forward to using and practicing her Spanish language
skills to deliver medical care in Honduras a member of HHA!
Christina Olson graduated
from UNC Chapel Hill with a major in Global Studies in May 2012. She has served
as an interpreter for SHAC clinic for a number of years and has worked on
public health projects in Malawi and Mexico. She is excited for the opportunity
to work to engage with women’s health, utilize her Spanish and work with such
an inspiring group of fellow students!
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