Position:
President, Medical Director at Child Family Health International
Industry:
Nonprofit Organization Management
Work:
Child Family Health International
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President, Medical Director
Education:
Stanford University School of Medicine
Interests:
Global Health Education, Mind Body Medicine: How our emotional wellness and mindfulness for meaning affect our immune system (psychoneuroimmunology), Humanism in Medicine, Tibetan Terriers
Honor & Awards:
2008 CFHl: Special Consultative Status with the United Nations
2008 (AMSA) Raising Our Voices: Recognizing Women Leaders in Medicine
2007 Oprah Winfrey Magazine: Recipient; ‘Women with Heart’
2006 Virginia Tech: Distinguished Achievement Award. Virginia Tech’s highest awards bestowed on an individual who has emerged with distinction for achievements of enduring significance and value to society. Acknowledges professional accomplishments and commitment to making the world a better place
2005 CFHI Recognition: Oprah’s Angels Network
2004 Community Treasures: Stanford Community Service
2004 MONEY Magazine: Unsung Heroes Feature
1983 Most Outstanding Senior: College of Human Resources. VPI&SU
1981 Most Outstanding Female Sophomore. VPI&SU
1980 Bausch & Lomb Science Medallion: Most Likely to Make a Significant Contribution to the Field of Science