All the HHA Team

CEO & Co-Founder

Carwyn co-founded HHA following a visit to Haiti in 2005 and has since lead the charity, including managing grants as an implementing partner on behalf of DFID, UN, USAID and others. Carwyn also sits on the board of End Poverty 2030 and HHA US and was awarded an MBE in 2023 for services to international healthcare.

Finance Director

Doug joined HHA in July 2023. As a chartered accountant with an extensive career in senior corporate management, within both audit and commerce, he provides insight and strategic overview whilst being ‘hands-on’ with day-to-day financial operations. He has been associated with HHA for many years, having previously visited and organised volunteer trips to Haiti, and undertaken various fundraising activities for the charity. He is delighted to join the team and help HHA with its mission to help others and change lives.

Haiti/US Country Director

Michael lives in Missouri and is the US/Haiti Country Director for Hope Health Action, traveling to Haiti multiple times a year. Outside of work he is an accomplished designer having managed his own marketing company while assisting HHA with various design projects. In addition, Michael is a freelance jazz artist/clinician and currently operates a warehouse and logistics company with his wife, Melissa.

East Africa Director

Jemina holds accreditations in international development and sociocultural anthropology, with specialisms in the field of gender equity and women’s rights. Jemina has managed significant projects and grants across a spectrum of international organisations, she has acted as the CEO of an NGO tackling human trafficking in India and has sat on the board of GlobalGirl Media UK and Red Nose Day Finland.

Development Director

Merren joined HHA in 2023 to focus on developing their fundraising and organisational strategies. She has a wide range of experience in working with small and medium charities - from promoting sustainable growth and developing branding and messaging, to designing and managing projects. She is also a trained wheelchair provisioner and is particularly passionate about disability care in developing countries.

Trusts & Grants Manager

Kuni rejoined HHA in 2022 for a second stint leading on our trusts ans grants fundraising. She is an experienced grants writer having won and managed large institutional in the past for HHA and other charities. Kuni is working on building our portfolio of trust funders in the UK and the US.

Operations Coordinator

Joined HHA in 2015 as the Fundraising Coordinator, Tim now looks after various operational and logistical matters, such as IT, shipping and procurement.

Safeguarding Coordinator

Carol has been a long-term volunteer for HHA having worked closely with the UK, Haiti and East Africa teams to improve safeguarding and administrative processes. She now leads on all things safeguarding including training local teams and visiting volunteers. Carol has also helped with many of HHA's fundraising events from quiz nights to trans-continental handbike relays!

Haiti Rehabilitation Manager

Brooke is a Physiotherapist from New Orleans, USA, who joined HHA as a volunteer to manage and develop our range of disability projects in Haiti in 2021, but is now employed to head up all disability rehabilitation activities at our partner hospital, HCBH. Brooke loves baking, and all sorts of outdoor pursuits.

Assistant Program Manager

Joe Janvier aka “Mr. Joe,” wears many hats for HHA. He currently serves as the Assistant Program Manager and is also the official HHA Translator. Outside of work, Joe loves music and has been known to “spin a record or two” as a DJ in Haiti. Many of our followers will recognise Joe and his famous “smile!”

South Haiti Wheelchair Coordinator

Mario Pasquet currently serves as the South Haiti Wheelchair Coordinator for HHA. A physiotherapist for over 3 years, he has been working in the field of rehabilitation since 2015. Mario has held positions with Association Haitienne des Techniciens en Physiothérapie (ASHATP) and the Haitian Society of Physiotherapy (SoHaPh). In his professional career he has worked in various hospital environments such as Hopital St Luc, Therapie Pour Tous, Hopital de la Convention Baptiste d'Haïti and Community Coalition For Haiti.

We consider the HCBH staff team of over 300 to be part of of the HHA family. HHA support many of the salaries of these amazing people and work closely with them to continually develop one of the leading health facilities on northern Haiti.

Chair Person of East Africa Board

Pastor Edward is South Sudanese and leads our East Africa board along with various other important roles, such as President of the Baptist Convention of South Sudan. Edward is passionate about developing healthcare for the people of South Sudan through his work with HHA and other relief organisations.

East Africa Head of Programmes

Joining HHA EA in 2023, Robert is a Ugandan with proven expertise for over 16 years both nationally and internationally in project management and administration. Robert has two masters in Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid, Local governance and human rights, a degree in Development Studies and several post graduate qualifications. In the past years, he has provided solid evidence-based programming leadership for both emergency and development programs for several high profile NGOs. Robert's extensive experience makes him the ideal leader to take HHA's rapidly growing portfolio of projects in East Africa forward over the coming years and we're delighted to have him on the team.

East Africa Programme Manager

Isaac started working for HHA East Africa in 2018 as a Field Officer and has since become our Programme Manager for all HHA East Africa operations. Isaac is working towards a degree in Public Administration and Management, and is humbled to serve God through supporting persons living with disabilities. He is grateful to put smiles into their lives and to be part of the HHA family vision.

Architect

Guylee has been involved in HHA’s work since first volunteering in Haiti in 2009 and has led a diverse range of design, construction and publicity work ever since. He designed and oversaw the construction of the hospital chapel, living in Haiti between 2016 and 2018. HHA recently welcomed Guylee back to the team, to lead the design and project management of our various building and infrastructure projects in both Haiti and East Africa. Guylee lives in Tromsø, Northern Norway.

East Africa Field Operations Coordinator

Phil has a range of responsibilities including finance, logistics, and daily operations of our Uganda Disability Centre. Phil is currently based in Uganda having spent over a year in a similar role with our Haiti projects. He brings with him decades of relevant experience from a long career in the Navy and various Project Management roles. Phil is a big Rugby fan and enjoys motorbike touring.

Finance Manager

James is an accounts professional with over 8 years of experience in all aspects of non-profit operations including roles at World Vision Uganda and Cure Children’s Hospital International. James joined HHA in 2021 and leads on the financial and governance elements of the HHA EA operations. James is committed to seeing lives transformed through his work.

East Africa Finance and Administration Officer

Florence is our East Africa Finance and Administration Officer. She is responsible for controlling the finances for our ever expanding portfolio of projects in East Africa.

East Africa - Driver/Mechanic

Bosco is from Kajo Keji, South Sudan. He joined as a driver in October 2021 and is also the team mechanic. In addition, Bosco looks after the Disability Centre compound ensuring it is a tidy and safe space for staff and visitors.

East Africa - Senior Driver

Anthony is the senior driver and watchman for HHA. His family fled the South Sudan war in 2017 and have since been living in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, one of the largest settlements in the world. Anthony is an experienced driver and trustworthy watchman who loves spending time with our visiting teams and helping out wherever help is needed.

East Africa Prosthetics & Orthotics Manager

Emma manages the P&O department, based at our Disability Centre in BidiBidi Refugee Settlement. He studied Orthopaedic Technology at Mulago Paramedical School in Kampala and joined HHA in October 2021 to serve people living with disability through the creation of artificial limbs and training to use them.

East Africa Community Based Rehabilitation Manager

Agnes is South Sudanese, originally a teacher by profession, but now also a wheelchair technician. Agnes worked for HHA as a Community Based Rehabilitation worker for 3 years before becoming a wheelchair technician in 2021. She now manages the CBR team. Agnes is passionate about serving people with disabilities and loves to work in the community.

Wheelchair Technician

Moses is South Sudanese and now working for HHA in the New Hope Disability Centre as a wheelchair technician.

East Africa Bookkeeper / Administrator

Hellen has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from Ugandan Christine University, and a diploma and certificate in Computerised Accounting from Multi-tech Business School Kampala. Hellen currently works as the Nutrition Administrator and Bookkeeper for HHA East Africa operations.

East Africa Nutrition Officer

Robert holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Human Nutrition from Makerere University Kampala and now works as the Nutrition Officer for HHA East Africa under our Nutrition and Livelihoods project. Robert is an experienced Community and Clinical Nutritionist with a strong history of working with non-profit organisations and public authorities. He is passionate about serving people living with disabilities and happy to be part of the HHA EA family offering Nutrition Technical Support for the improvement of nutritional status, health and well-being of vulnerable people.

Amazing Grace School Education Coordinator

Cons is an information technology specialist who learnt his profession at Cavendish University, Uganda. He joined HHA as a volunteer to manage and coordinate all HHA projects in Amazing Grace School.

South Sudan Community Based Rehabilitation Worker

Andrea has recently joined HHA as our first South Sudan based member of staff. He works in the region of Kajo-Keji identifying the most vulnerable in need of disability and nutrition support liaising with our mobile team based in northern Uganda.