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These are the board members of the organization. Click on each picture to learn more...
President
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 Dr. Asombang is currently a Gastroenterology fellow at Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis Missouri and a Fogarty international clinical research fellow. Her current research focuses on gastric cancer in Zambia, supported by Fogarty International- NIH. Prior to fellowship she completed a combined internal medicine/pediatrics residency at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri and her MPH at SLU School of Public Health. She is a graduate of Kasturba medical college Manipal, India. Her other professional interests are nutrition, physician education/training and global health. Her travels around the world, upbringing and interaction with various populations have led her to form this organization to tackle the problems faced by most of the African communities. She strongly believes that as an individual we have a duty to one another, we each have the ability to change one life for the better and with this organization hopes to touch an infinite number of lives.
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Advisor
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 Ethiopian refugee Zed Minale knows only too well the heartaches and the triumphs of refugee women. When she was a college student in 1974, her family was forced to flee their homeland after a military junta overthrew Emperor Haile Selassie. They could not go home, hence moved to London, and ultimately the United states. It was her life experiences that inspired her to found the African Refugee Immigrant Service in 2000. ARIS is dedicated to addressing the health, education and social needs of African refugees and immigrants in Saint Louis. Zed Minale works hard to provide various services ranging from family wellness programs to after school programs for children. Her experiences have also given her a good understanding of how her clients feel and what they might need. Madame Zed has made a large impact on the Saint Louis area and ultimately the world around us.
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- Education Committee Chair
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 Professor Uwalaka is a faculty member of the Political Science department at Saint Louis University, where he has been since 1996. He obtained his PhD in Political Science from Howard University, Washington, D.C. in 1990, specializing in Research Methodology, International Relations (Africa), and Comparative Government and Politics (Africa). He obtained his M.A. in International Affairs from the American University, Washington, DC, in 1983 and his B.S. Political Science (with Honors) from the University of Wisconsin, River Falls, in 1980. He has been a faculty adviser to various student groups on campus. He brings to this organization his years of experience in education and research.
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- Health Committee Chair
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 Dr. Wilson is a Geriatrics specialist, and a professor in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine. She brings to the organization her years of experience, service and diligence.
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 Dr Loynd is a Psychiatry resident at Washington University, St Louis MO. She is a graduate of Saint Louis University medical school. She brings to the organization her passion, dedication and brilliance.
Treasurer
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 Millie is POHER's treasurer. She brings her tax expertise to POHER.
She is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Missouri. Millie obtained her Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, Kentucky and a Master of Accounting degree from St. Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri.
There are many ways that we can serve the less fortunate in the society. Millie believes that service to humanity is an effective way of reaching out and giving back to the society. She embodies the phrase, "to whom much is given, much is expected".
Millie also volunteers with United Way GenNext, Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts, and AnnonyArts.
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