Our Team

Michelle Argueta is a development economist who is passionate about global health, the development of individuals and communities, and contributing to social justice. Michelle is the Programs Manager at Global Health Action and is based in El Salvador. She has experience in public and global health, digital health, and data analysis for development research projects in the Global South. Michelle previously served as a GHA intern in the Programs Assistant role and Research Assistant for RWI – Leibniz Institute for Economic Research. She is a graduate of the University of Mannheim (BSc) and the University of Goettingen (MSc), Germany.

Dr. Charsey Cherry is a dedicated professional with extensive experience working in public health promotion, education, training, program development and evaluation. He has successfully managed complex research programs funded by the National Institutes for Health implemented domestically and internationally and is an author of over 70 peer-reviewed articles. With a passion for serving disadvantaged and marginalized communities and individuals, he has formed collaborations and partnerships to advance health promotion programs and public health practices. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran and has worked with county and state health departments, academic institutions, federal health agencies, community organizations, and in military settings. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University (BS), Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University (MPH), and Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina (DrPH).

Mirlaine Joannis, the head nurse at the Olivier Health Center (the main referral center for the traditional birth attendants (TBAs) in Petit-Goâve commune). Mrs. Joannis is a native of Petit-Goâve and has been the head nurse at the Olivier Center since 1996. She is a tireless advocate of the importance of community health work and offers training and supervision to the cohort of 56 TBAs in the community since 2006. The Olivier Health Center is operated by the Methodist Church of Haiti, a long time Global Health Action partner

Wendy Jolley-Kabi, GHA’s President and CEO, is an experienced leader of international health and development organizations. She has a proven track record engaging diverse stakeholders in responding to emerging challenges around the globe and is committed to supporting the transformational knowledge and creativity of local communities. Wendy graduated from Converse College with a double BA in Political Science and Religion and earned her MPA from Villanova University. She is also a graduate of the Montgomery College Nonprofit Leadership Institute and served as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Fueled by a passion for social justice, Wendy is committed to making our world a more equitable place for all.

Dr. N’faly Keita is a primary care physician, global health professional and, a recently certified project management professional from Mali in West Africa who is passionate about promoting health equity as well as leadership development. Since 2015, he has been working to improve MCH outcomes in poorly-resourced communities in Mali by helping mothers and children under 5 years get access to quality and affordable healthcare services. Dr. Keita recently served as a GHA Intern in the Monitoring and Evaluation role with previous experience working with several US and UN organizations on Health Systems Strengthening projects such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID, WHO, Maternity Care Coalition, among others. A Fulbright Scholar and Mandela Washington Civic Leadership Fellow, Dr. Keita is a graduate of Georgia State University’s School of Public Health (MPH), École Nationale de Médecine et de Pharmacie du Mali, Mali (MD) and additionally completed graduate certificates from Georgia State University (Maternal and Child Health) and McGill University’s Institute of Global Health, Canada (Health Systems Strengthening and Global Governance).