Our US team
Meet our U.S.-based staff, who draw on their significant experience from multiple sectors, as well as our U.S. Board of Directors, who provide oversight, guidance and management to the organization.
Meet our U.S.-based staff, who draw on their significant experience from multiple sectors, as well as our U.S. Board of Directors, who provide oversight, guidance and management to the organization.
Hannah Guedenet, U.S. Executive Director
Kelley Skelton, U.S. Director of Finance
Diána Hromockyj, U.S. Administrative Services Manager
Business Development - [email protected]
Hannah Deutsch, U.S. Director of Institutional Funding
Phone: +1 (240) 450-3533
Zach Eaton, U.S. Senior Institutional Partnerships Officer
Grants Management & Compliance - [email protected]
Hamed Aziz, U.S. Deputy Director of Grants Management & Compliance
Morgan Sutton, U.S. Grants Management & Compliance Officer
Kiara Walker, U.S. Grants Management & Compliance Officer
Sofiane Manai, U.S. Grants Finance Officer
Elizabeth Johnson Sellers, U.S. Director of Communications & Development
Phone: +1 (240) 450-3538
Email: [email protected]
Mira Adam, U.S. Senior Media Officer (Press Contact)
Email: [email protected]
Lindsay Landis, U.S. Major Giving Officer
Anna Custis, U.S. Development Officer
Email: [email protected]
Danielle Ballard, U.S. Digital Marketing Officer
Meritt Buyer, Economic Inclusion Policy Development Officer
Madeline Sahagun, Global Food Security and Livelihoods Advisor
Nancy Kelly was the founding executive director of Health Volunteers Overseas, retiring after 36 years in March of 2023. Previously, she worked for the National Council for International Health (now called the Global Health Council) and served as a maternal-child health worker with the U.S. Peace Corps in Korea. In addition to Korea, Ms. Kelly has lived in Thailand, Cambodia, Colombia, Trinidad, and Italy. Her work with HVO took her to numerous countries including Bhutan, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Uganda, Mozambique, Malawi, and Peru. She graduated from the University of Virginia and completed graduate studies at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
In addition to her board service with Humanity & Inclusion, Ms. Kelly serves as the chief operating officer (a voluntary position) for Friends of Korea. She also is an advisor to the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation which is raising funds to support the creation of a park near the U.S. Capitol that will celebrate the mission and ideals of the Peace Corps.
In 1998, Ms. Kelly was inducted into Delta Omega (Alpha Chapter) Honorary Public Health Society in recognition of her role in founding HVO. Ms. Kelly is an Honorary Fellow of the International College of Dentists, and an honorary member of the American Dental Association, recognition for her contributions to the advancement of dentistry in global health.
In 2021, the Women of Peace Corps Legacy recognized Ms. Kelly with the Deborah Harding Women of Achievement Award for her commitment to mentoring, fostering and developing leadership skills in women thereby building a global cadre of talented, confident, and inspired women committed to advancing global health care.
Board service since 2009
Tony Searing is a multiple award-winning, retired business executive from Plattsburgh, New York. He continues membership in a range of community boards and civic clubs, several of which he has chaired. Upon retirement, he became an NYS emergency medical technician. He volunteers and serves as treasurer with the Morrisonville – Schuyler Falls Volunteer Ambulance Service.
Mr. Searing has four decades of experience in manufacturing, engineering, and business leadership. His career has included international corporations, General Motors, Pactiv, and Johns Manville. He has used his experience assisting small business owners as a Certified New York State Small Business Adviser.
His leadership and employee recognition efforts have resulted in many rewarding professional relationships.
He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan and is a six-year U.S. Navy Vietnam-Era Veteran. Mr. Searing has been married for over 40 years and has two adult children.
Board service since 2015
Joe O'Meara, CPA, is a director with BDO's Assurance practice serving nonprofit organizations by performing assurance and consulting services domestically and around the globe. He has worked with clients in many different sectors including international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), arts and cultural, environmental, social services, and private foundations. Mr. O'Meara has extensive knowledge of the Uniform Guidance rules and regulations.
As part of his work supporting international NGOs, he travels the world and visits remote locations to perform audit and consulting work for organizations with operations in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Mr. O'Meara assists clients in developing and implementing robust processes and procedures for donor compliance, providing them with peace of mind and allowing them to focus on their mission.
As a Director, Mr. O'Meara oversees the planning and administrative aspects of audit engagements by ensuring that all services are delivered in a thorough, professional and efficient manner, as well as presenting engagement results and recommendations to client management and governance.
Mr. O'Meara is the only auditor to be invited to join the Humentum trainer and consultant team. To further his knowledge of US Government Grant compliance for international NGOs, he became the first-ever audit professional to obtain Humentum’s Certification in USAID Award Management recognizing expertise in USAID rules and regulations, financial management, and procurement.
Mr. O'Meara received his B.A. and MAcc. from Washington State University.
Board service since 2023
A social and behavior change (SBC) expert and social marketing thought leader with more than three decades of experience, Ms. O'Sullivan's health communication and social and commercial marketing skills have shaped projects addressing pandemic threats such as avian influenza in addition to projects focused on family planning, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, malaria, tobacco control and prevention, harmful alcohol consumption, chronic disease prevention, and child health in the U.S. and worldwide.
Currently, Ms. O’Sullivan is an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, where she teaches ‘Social Marketing for Global Good’ in the MBA program. Ms. O’Sullivan is also a consultant, working with international development organizations such as ICF International and University Research Corporation.
Previously, she led SBC and social marketing efforts at Kantar Public’s International Development Practice, Business for Impact at Georgetown University, and Abt Associates. Ms. O’Sullivan has steered large, multi-year USAID health, SBC and social marketing projects and research activities with decentralized teams across three continents. Much of her work has focused on public/private/non-profit partnerships to address global health challenges. Ms. O’Sullivan holds a B.S. degree in French from Georgetown University and an M.B.A. in International Marketing from George Washington University. She has worked in more than 40 countries and has lived in Switzerland and Togo. Ms. O’Sullivan is a founding board member of the International Social Marketing Association.
Board service since 2017
Christine Kanuch is the Chief Financial Officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. She oversees the Chamber’s financial operations, budget management, and the alignment of financial performance with strategy. She was appointed chief financial officer in January 2024, having served the Chamber for 25 years, most recently as vice president of finance.
Prior to joining the Chamber, Kanuch was the controller at the American Trucking Associations. She began her career in the audit practice of Ernst & Young, now EY.
Kanuch is a certified public accountant and a graduate of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Board service since 2013
John O’Donnell grew up in Buffalo, NY, and holds a Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Fredonia and a Master’s degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University. Mr. O’Donnell, now retired, had a 30-year career with the U.S. government, the last 22 years as a Field Examiner with the National Labor Relations Board, where he investigated unfair labor practice charges and conducted union representation elections.
He is a long-time donor to HI and is a member of the HI Legacy Society, a group of donors who have included HI in their estate planning. He is an active volunteer in his community, coaching cross country running at the high school level and doing food preparation for an organization in Washington D.C. that serves unhoused individuals. In recent years, Mr. O’Donnell has gone blind from a degenerative retinal condition called retinitis pigmentosa.
Board service since 2023
Kris Ritter is a human resources professional with over 20 years of experience working primarily with nonprofits, NGOs and small businesses. She currently leads Holistic Human Resources, a consulting firm that provides fractional HR leadership, consulting and advisory services to hybrid and remote organizations.
Throughout her career, Ms. Ritter has been committed to fostering positive workplace environments and empowering organizations to achieve their goals through effective human capital management. Her expertise in HR strategy, along with her passion for helping mission-driven organizations adapt to the challenges of the modern workplace, makes her a trusted advisor and leader in the field.
Ms. Ritter received her B.A. from Michigan State University and M.A. from Central Michigan University. She holds a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from HR Certification Institute, and is certified to use Everything DiSC® assessments and The 6 Types of Working Genius.
Board service since 2024
Dr. Natoschia Scruggs is an Assistant Professor of African & African American Studies as well as Director of the Lee Hagan Africana Studies Center at New Jersey City University. Her research interests revolve around contemporary and historical public policy formation and analysis, particularly as they pertain to global migration. She specializes in using mixed methods to examine the personal narratives and life histories of individuals, alongside government documents and state-provided information, to discover how immigration and refugee policies are implemented, and how those policies shape people’s lived experiences across societies and time, with emphasis on urban spaces.
Before joining NJCU, Dr. Scruggs held positions at other academic institutions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and in government, including having served as principal advisor on research to Ambassador Susan Rice, Ambassador Samantha Power, and Ambassador Nikki Haley at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. In addition to hands-on, extensive experience working with conflict-affected populations, refugees, asylees, and survivors of gender-based violence, Dr. Scruggs has published peer-reviewed articles and book chapters addressing family violence, elder abuse, sexual exploitation, displacement, and state violence. She earned an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in African Diaspora Studies with a focus on global migration and emphasis on women, gender and sexuality from the University of California, Berkeley. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and was a Ford Foundation Fellow, Rotary Ambassadorial Fellow, Fulbright Scholar, and American Field Service high school foreign exchange student.
Board service since 2023
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