MOMS’ People
At right, you can click on the photo album to see pictures of our people.
Our Board of Directors:
The Board includes a wide variety of people who provide a balance of perspectives and skills in education, service, management, and midwifery. They all share a commitment to serving women and their infants.
The Board includes:
M. Christie McManus, MBA, B.Ed., BA, BTS, retired executive. President of the Board.
Shetal Chaturvedi, MS, financial analyst, software engineer. Treasurer of the Board.
Patricia Ross, BTS, midwife intern, retired training and development consultant. Secretary of the Board.
Diane Dailey, MS, training manager, in financial services and law.
Musa Ngombuklah Kallon, RN, Paramount Chief of the Jawei Chiefdom.
Joni Stickney, MS, chemist, energy trader.
Are you interested in providing leadership as a member of the Board? Use the Contact MOMS page to ask for information.
Our Staff:
Executive Assistant: Jitta Rogers is a trilingual Sierra Leoneon (English, Krio, and Mende), who is our interpreter, advisor, and on-site coordinator for our activities in Sierra Leone. She is also our primary interpreter when we teach. She visits our villages regularly to maintain connections and provide support. In addition, Jitta is almost finished with her second year of nursing school and is excited about combining her credentials as a certified Traditional Birth Attendant with her nursing diploma.
Director of Operations for Sierra Leone: Cecil Samba is MOMS’ liaison to the government at both the national and local level. He ensures communication is clear and that we stay closely aligned with the Ministry of Health’s goals and requirements. He visits our villages and maintains communication with the elders. Cecil is highly experienced in working with NGOs in the United States and in Sierra Leone.
Accountant: Alpha Seisay, or Junior as we usually call him, knows all about financial accounting for INGOs in Sierra Leone. He has years of experience in working for INGOs in Bo, Sierra Leone’s second largest city. He is studying for a business degree and is careful to apply all his learning.
Driver: Kandeh Fornah is our regular driver when we are in country. As the roads are abysmal and unmarked, and the maps describe an imaginary place, Kandeh has enormous responsibility for our safety and ability to work effectively. He also has a superb sense of humor, and the children in our villages love him.
In addition, we work with local clinic staff and Traditional BIrth Attendants who are recognized as leaders in the villages where we work.
Our Volunteers:
Donation gatherers: Tell your friends, schools, churches, and co-workers about the needs of the women we serve. Gather and send their gifts.
Fund raisers: Host showers, info sessions, or other activities to benefit MOMS. Act as a drop-off site for donations with flyers and other information. Connect with newspapers and magazines to publish articles.
Researchers: What is the current evidence for various aspects of maternity care in developing countries? And what was that company that donates gloves to non-profits? Who else is working in Sierra Leone? What is the best way to ship a box of supplies? These are typical questions that volunteers explore. We value their recommendations.
Grant writers: Preparing applications for grants requires careful attention to detail and the ability to tell a compelling story - and it takes time. We need help!
Editors: As we write courses, newsletters, presentations, web sites, and other material, the support of talented and picky editors is invaluable.
Trainers: Teach women to be skilled birth attendants and how to work within their communities to improve life for their neighbors.
Members of the board: Help with setting strategy, making decisions, marketing, legal aspects, and other organizational needs.
Do you want to be one of “MOMS’ People?”
Do you have one of these skills or a different one? Interested in joining these great volunteers?
- Learn more on our Volunteering page
- Email us at volunteers@globalmidwives.org
Our Mascots
Below left is Marley (Marley Tarzan Rogers, to be specific). Below right is Simone Rogers. The Sierra Leone people thought the Americans were odd, taking time to clean and train these little creatures. When they saw these mangy, frightened animals become obedient, clean, happy companions, some commented that they’d never seen anyone show tender care to an animal, but that the results were worth it. Love works.
