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