About Our Team
Leadership Team
Our leadership team is committed to inspiring others, generating compassion, and spreading love. They are dedicated to creating powerful programs that make a difference in people's lives.
Damien Salamone, Ph.D.
Co-Founder, Executive Director
damien@healinternational.org
Prof. Bert “Dr. Jake” Jacobs, Ph.D.
Co-Founder
Megan Allen
Tanzania Research Director
megan@healinternational.org
Programs Team
Our programs team is responsible for carrying out the various work of HEAL International with integrity, passion, and love.
Amanda Stadel
Of My Own Program, Health Education for At-Risk and Trafficked Girls in Arizona
Rose Maina
Country Manager - Tanzania
Haroun Jeremia
Men’s Program Leader & Health Officer - Tanzania
Godlisten Mbise
Public Events/Relations & Health Officer - Tanzania
Thomas Emmanuel
Ambassador Program Leader & Health Officer - Tanzania
Zulfa Massawe
Hatushindwi Women’s Empowerment Program Leader and Health Officer - Tanzania
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors in Arizona and Tanzania donate their time and expertise to ensure that HEAL's programs run effectively, efficiently, and with financial integrity.
HEAL International does not by policy or practice, discriminate against a person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Kirk Baxter
Board President - USA
kirk@healinternational.org
Cassandra Anderson
Board Treasurer - USA
Amanda Stadel
Board Member - USA
Sarah Gieszl
Board Member - USA
Damien Salamone, Ph.D.
Co-Founder & Board Member - USA & TZ
Bertram Jacobs, Ph.D.
Co-Founder & Board Member - USA & TZ
Polycarp Mtega
Board Member - Tanzania
Hanifa Jumanne
Board Member - Tanzania
Prof. Flavio Marsiglia, Ph.D.
Board Member - Tanzania