Board Changes in 2021
In March 2021, the Pangea community elected two of our members—Emily Ho and Robin Rice—to join the Board. Read their bios below. Board members serve 3-year terms.
In other Board news,
- Long-serving Board Member and former President Maryann Ness retires from the Board.
- The Board has voted for Lorraine Toly to serve as Vice President for 2021-2022. Other officers were re-elected to new terms.
- Our long-serving Vice President Walt Adam will continue on the Board and in his role as Southeast Asia Pod Chair.
2021-22 Officers
Janet Pearson, President
Lorraine Toly, Vice President
Patricia McInturff, Secretary
Mary Williamson, Treasurer
Emily Ho – I have been active member of Pangea since the fall of 2018 and soon afterwards, went on my first site visit to Myanmar in the spring of 2019. Since then, I have been a member of the Southeast Asia pod. I am the daughter of first generation immigrants to the USA. My parents experienced war, colonialism, and political upheaval first-hand. Through their experiences, it has been my mission to give back to society. I am a neurologist by training with a focus on infectious disease, stroke, and public health. As a member of Pangea, I appreciate the opportunity to serve the global community from a grassroots level through the support of our grant partners.
Robin Rice – I joined Pangea in 2011, inspired by the passion and values expressed by other members and the opportunity to learn from and engage with grantees. My interest in Africa stems from teaching and travel in West Africa as a Peace Corps Volunteer and from extensive travel in southern Africa. I am retired from a career in education and social service. Robin rejoined the Board in 2021 and currently serves as the East Africa Pod Chair.
To see the future Board of Directors, click here.