{"id":1431,"date":"2024-07-26T14:29:48","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T14:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monsoon.dev\/projects\/schweitzer\/?page_id=1431"},"modified":"2025-10-07T10:20:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T15:20:26","slug":"who-we-are","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/monsoon.dev\/projects\/schweitzer\/who-we-are\/","title":{"rendered":"Who We Are"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Get to Know ASFHG<\/h1><\/div>

Who We Are<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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About Us:<\/h3><\/div>

The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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In Houston, our nation\u2019s fourth-largest city, we have the largest medical complex in the world, but entire neighborhoods have limited access to healthcare and healthy food. We also have fourteen major institutions of higher education, almost all with students focusing on health-profession studies. These students have innovative ideas and a desire to make a difference in their communities, but they lack the connections and training to make their vision a reality. We work with over 40 area agencies, ascertaining their greatest needs, and then deploy our 80-plus trained graduate student Fellows to create programs that address these unmet health needs.<\/p>\n

We support and guide these Fellows as they design, implement, evaluate, and plan for the sustainability of their project, serving as an incubator for their inventive ideas. At the end of the year, we have a cadre of service-oriented professionals with the skills and experience to address health disparities and the commitment to continue to work with marginalized communities. In the process, the community is impacted, and Fellows are transformed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Meet Our Leadership<\/h3><\/div>

Our Board of Directors<\/h3><\/div>
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Meet Our Team<\/h3><\/div>

Meet the Staff of ASFHG<\/h3><\/div>
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Transparency You Can Trust<\/div><\/div>

Our Commitment to Accountability<\/h2><\/div>

We manage every dollar with care, ensuring our resources advance health, equity, and diversity in the communities we serve.<\/p>\n<\/div>

We manage every dollar with care, ensuring our resources advance health, equity, and diversity in the communities we serve.<\/p>\n<\/div>

View Form 990<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
View Letter 947<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Transparency You Can Trust<\/div><\/div>

Our Commitment to Accountability<\/h2><\/div>

We manage every dollar with care, ensuring our resources advance health, equity, and diversity in the communities we serve.<\/p>\n<\/div>

We manage every dollar with care, ensuring our resources advance health, equity, and diversity in the communities we serve.<\/p>\n<\/div>

View Form 990<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
View Letter 947<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Houston Galveston<\/div><\/div>

Board of Directors<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Uzma Iqbal, MD – Board Chair<\/h3><\/div>
Houston Center for HOPE
\nPresident, Medical Director, and Physician<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Martin B. Cominsky, MBA – Vice Chair<\/h3><\/div>
Cominsky and Associates
\nCEO and Managing Partner<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Rochelle Jacobson, MBA – Treasurer<\/h3><\/div>
Merfish Pipe and Supply (ret)<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Sue Harris Smith – Secretary<\/h3><\/div>
Craig & Galen Brown Foundation
\nExecutive Vice President<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Jerry A. Ashworth, FACHE<\/h3><\/div>
Memorial Hermann Cypress & Memorial Hermann Katy Hospitals
\nSenior Vice President and CEO<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Kevian Conley, MBA<\/h3><\/div>
FORVIS
\nSenior Consultant<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mark Goldberg, JD<\/h3><\/div>
Harris County District Attorney’s Office
\nAssistant District Attorney<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Robert Gondo, MBA<\/h3><\/div>
Tokyo Gardens Company
\nPresident and Director<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Grayson Jackson<\/h3><\/div>
The University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine
\nStudent in the MD-PhD Combined Degree Program<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Denise Oncken, MBA, JD<\/h3><\/div>
Consultant\/Attorney<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Margaret Oser<\/h3><\/div>
The United Way of Greater Houston
\nVice President of Mission and Strategy<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Anne-Laure Stephens<\/h3><\/div>
Community Volunteer<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Theresa Tran, MD, MBA, FACEP<\/h3><\/div>
Director, Houston Health Department<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Franklin J. “Jay” Harberg, Jr., JD, PC<\/h3><\/div>
Harberg + Huvard LLP
\nPartner<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Houston Galveston<\/div><\/div>

Our Lead Staff<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Andrea Link, MD<\/h3><\/div>
Executive Director | She\/Her<\/h5><\/div>

Dr. Link\u2019s career spans from pediatric care to pioneering trauma-informed programs for women exiting the criminal justice system. Her leadership, advocacy, and dedication to underserved communities have made a lasting impact across health, education, and equity.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Carol Jacob, MPH, CHES<\/h3><\/div>
Program Director | She\/Her<\/h5><\/div>

With a strong background in public health, adolescent health initiatives, and health education, Carol brings a passion for equity and community-centered care to her work. As a Fellow for Life and now the Program Director, she supports new Fellows in co-creating meaningful, comprehensive programs with their communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Hunter Reinertsen-Forehand<\/h3><\/div>
Events Coordinator & Development Officer | She\/Her<\/h5><\/div>

Hunter brings creativity, organization, and a deep commitment to community impact in her role as events coordinator and development officer. With a background in advertising and education, she plays a key role in advancing ASFHG\u2019s mission through relationship building.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Nichole Hoang, MPH, NDTR, CHES<\/h3><\/div>
Fellowship Program Coordinator | She\/Her<\/h5><\/div>

Nichole combines her experience in community nutrition and health education in her work as a public health professional and community member. As a former Fellow and now Program Coordinator, she\u2019s dedicated to empowering and guiding Fellows in implementing meaningful community-driven projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Catherine McDonald, MSW<\/h3><\/div>
Community Resource Advisor | She\/Her<\/h5><\/div>

With a background in social work and a passion for uplifting underserved communities, Catherine brings deep experience in nonprofit leadership, advocacy, and strategic support. Serving as a public health mentor and community resource advisor, she is committed to guiding the next generation of Fellows.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Leslie Stalnaker, MPH<\/h3><\/div>
Scholar Program Director | She\/Her<\/h5><\/div>

Leslie is a public health educator, mentor, and DrPH candidate dedicated to workforce development and community-centered, equity-focused practice. She supports students in building impactful public health projects and is a passionate advocate for service learning.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Karina George, MPH<\/h3><\/div>
Public Health Mentor | She\/Her<\/h5><\/div>

Karina blends her background in psychology, public health, and data science to support student-led community projects. As a Fellow-for-Life, she\u2019s passionate about mentoring Fellows and helping them turn meaningful ideas into lasting impact.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Jacquita N. Johnson, DrPH, MPH<\/h3><\/div>
Public Health Mentor | She\/Her<\/h5><\/div>

Jacquita is a dedicated public health advocate focused on racial and environmental health justice. As a Fellow-for-Life and DrPH student, she brings a passion for equity and a wealth of experience to mentoring the next generation of changemakers.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Shilpa Rajagopal, MPH<\/h3><\/div>
Galveston Public Health Mentor | She\/Her<\/h5><\/div>

Shilpa is an MD\/MPH student passionate about community health and education. As a former Fellow and current Public Health Mentor, she\u2019s committed to guiding others in their service and impact journeys.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Inchara Raj, MMSc<\/h3><\/div>
Galveston Public Health Mentor | She\/Her<\/h5><\/div>

Inchara is a medical student and Fellow-for-Life dedicated to expanding access to reproductive healthcare. As a Public Health Mentor, she\u2019s passionate about supporting Fellows in creating lasting, community-driven change.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Alekhya Gurram<\/h3><\/div>
Galveston Site Coordinator | She\/Her<\/h5><\/div>

Alekhya is a medical student and Fellow passionate about blending the arts and humanities with healthcare. Through her project supporting aphasia recovery, she\u2019s committed to creative, compassionate care.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Read Her Full Bio<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Rahul Nanduri<\/h3><\/div>
Galveston Site Coordinator | He\/Him<\/h5><\/div>

Rahul is a medical student and Fellow dedicated to expanding access to creative therapies and improving health equity. Outside of medicine, he enjoys music, sports, and quality time with loved ones.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Read His Full Bio<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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