Katie is a residency trained pediatric optometrist. She is eager to serve the visual needs of the children in Ethiopia because she knows that a simple eye exam can have a profound impact on a child’s wellbeing and ability to learn. She values Medan’s emphasis on continuity of care, as she knows the importance of following children over time. Katie enjoys outdoor activities, playing sports, and spending time with her husband, family (13 nieces and nephews) and St. Bernard Sully.
Aimee has been a physician assistant since 2006. Throughout her career she has worked in multiple patient care settings, including community medicine and pediatrics. Her strong passion for both service and wellness are reflected in Medan's mission to provide medical care to children in Ethiopia, and she believes that Medan’s model of continuous medical care will serve the children well for a lifetime of health and opportunity. She is excited to learn more about the culture and the people of Ethiopia and will never pass up a good cup of coffee and the opportunity to share conversation with another. She is married, has two wonderful children, and specifically enjoys spending time outdoors with her family.
Kevin has followed and supported the work of Medan since it first started in 2019. He specifically appreciates Medan’s vision to not only help the children of Ethiopia, but to do it with excellence through an approach that offers continuity of care, recognizes the importance of patient safety, and focuses on health development, healthcare collaboration, and community empowerment. He loves to engage donors as he shares about the incredible work that Medan is doing, and is passionate about ensuring that Medan has the finances needed to fulfill it's mission. Kevin’s career has led him into leadership positions within both HVAC and security businesses. He is married, has two incredible children, and enjoys playing golf, watching most sports, and spending time with family and friends.
After a career of serving as an Officer and Optometrist in the U.S. Navy, the opportunity to join Medan on its inaugural trip to Ethiopia in April of 2023 turned out to be a life-changing experience for Jim. Throughout this trip he experienced first-hand the positive impact of Medan’s work. After this experience, he was eager to invest more of his time and energy into this incredible organization. He is both humbled and honored to serve on the board of directors. Jim enjoys spending time with his awesome family -- his wife Beth, son Sam, and daughter Josie. He loves to travel and explore new areas, and especially enjoys hiking and being out in nature. He is also a sports nut and can be found watching and playing (more watching these days!) football, basketball, and tennis. He is a coffee lover and can’t wait to get his hands on another Ethiopian macchiato sometime soon!
