Meet some of our dedicated staff and Outreach workers who help keep Strong Villages super strong!
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Healthcare & Outreach Workers
Dr. Ananda Murthy
Dentist- Long Beach, CA
Dr. Ananda Murthy has been practicing dentistry for over 25 years. His private practice is located in Long Beach, California. He has received lots of praise from patients. Dr. Murthy also serves on the advisory board for Strong Villages.
Dr. Laura Matsunaga
Dentist Anesthesiologist- CA
Having received her DDS from the USC School of Denistry, Dr. Matsunaga served her Dental Anesthesiology residency at LLUD. She taught at the USC School Of Dentistry. Dr. Matsunaga is also on the executive board for Strong Villages. Laura L. Matsunaga, D.D.S. - Dentist Anesthesiologist
Dr. Fredy Perez
Optometrist - LA, CA
Dr. Fredy Perez is an Optometrist and originally from the Dominican Republic. He is the past district governor for District 4-L1, 2015-2016 for Lions Club International, which provide services with an emphasis in eyesight and for over 100 years have brought care to millions. He is serving on the board for multiple charitable organizations and is a Strong Villages volunteer.
Dr. Charlie Arita
Dentist- Morgan Hill, CA
Dr. Arita received his dental degree from the University of California, San Francisco Dental School in 1988. He served the next four years in the U.S. Navy stationed in the US and overseas. He received his post graduate endodontic certificate in 1994 from the UMD and practices in Morgan Hill, CA. He volunteers for the UCSF dental school, Flying Samaritans and Strong Villages.
Dr. Krishan Patel
Dentist- Austin, TX
Dr. Bobby Stankov “in memoriam”
Dentist- LA,CA
Dr. Stankov was born in Sofia, Bulgaria and graduated from the Medical University of Sofia. He has practiced for over 27 years with offices in Woodland Hills, California. He is a member of: ADA, CDA, International Congress of Oral Implantologists and a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry. New Look Dentistry: Stankov Bobby S DDS
Shalaka Desai
Denistry- India, US
Shalaka Desai is a licensed dentist in India, and is a dental assistant in the US. Currently she is pursueing a degree in dentistry from the US. She and her husband, who is an engineer live in northern California. They are involved in many organizations such as CDA events where they give back to society. Shalaka is also a coordinator for Strong Villages projects in India.
Dr. Zacharias J. Kalarickal
Dentist-Wesley Chapel, FL
Dr. Zacharias J. Kalarickal is a graduate of the USF and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree from Case Western Reserve University. Upon completing Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at the US Naval Dental Center in NC, he served as a Navy dentist. In 2002 he began private practice in Wesley Chapel, FL and volunteers for ADA and Strong Villages.
Dr. Rupal Patel
Physician- Tampa, FL
Dr. Rupal Patel graduated from Ohio State University and is licensed as a MD in the State of Florida. She specializes in Internal Medicine and enjoys working with her patients to receive optimum care. She is also a Strong Villages Volunteer.
Dr. Divya Raina
Dentist- Atlanta, GA
Dr. Divya Raina has been practicing for over fifteen years with her office located in the suburbs of Atlanta GA. Her husband, Dr. Rakesh Raina is an endodontist with offices in the Atlanta area as well. Dr. Raina speaks English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. Dr. Raina is a Strong Villages Dentist.
Dr. Eileen Danaher
Dentist- RI, USA
Eileen Danaher, DMD is an attending physician at Samuels Sinclair Dental Center, where she is focused on treating individuals with special needs. She received her dental degree from UMDNJ and completed her residency at the AMSBU. She is a member of ADA and RI Dental Association. Dr. Danaher is also involved in Special Olympics, Mission of Mercy and Strong Villages.
Olivia Storm- Creative Director
Olivia brings her vast experience and amazing talent to Strong Villages, as our Creative Director. She is responsible for brand development, website design, program expansion, and marketing outreach. She has a BA in Psychology, is an artist, and master at concepts and design. She can be reached at: olivia@strongvillages.org
Wilma Redler Peterson
Lab Technician- LA, CA
Dr. Ami Majmundar
Dentist- Atlanta, GA
Dr. Ami Desai Majmundar has been practicing for over ten years and lives near Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Majmundar speaks multiple languages and loves to travel the world. She is a highly proficient and professional in her field. She recently traveled to Belize, Central America as a Strong Villages Global Volunteer Dentist.
Judith Aguinaga, RDH
Hygenist- New York, NY
Judy is a Registered Dental Hygienist, in the New York, NY area, who has a very gentle touch! Judy is very caring and concerned about her patients and makes them feel at ease. Judy is also fluent in Spanish. When Judy is not at work or with family and friends she travels as a Strong Villages Global Volunteer.
Melanie Alviar RDH
Hygenist- New York, NY
Melanie is a Registered Dental Hygienist, in the New York, NY area, who takes care of preventative dental care needs. She loves her patients! Melanie is originally from the Philippines and fluent in multiple languages. When Melanie is not at work or with family she travels as a Strong Villages Global Volunteer.
Lynn Bealer
Director/Outreach Worker
With Covid 19 restrictions to international travel in place, Lynn and others at Strong Villages have reached out to help the local homeless communities. In addition, Lynn has traveled internationally for over 20 years with dental & medical missions all over the world and is the Co-founder and International Director for Strong Villages. Lynn holds a RE Corporate License. She has a MA in Sociology with an emphasis on Gender Equality. She also is a member of the Altruism, Morality, and Social Solidarity Section for the ASA. Lynn is a Strong Villages Global volunteer. Lynn Bealer @ LinkedIn
Dr.Paige Brainard
OB/GYN - Arizona, US
Dr. Paige Brainard has interests in Da Vinci Surgery, Diagnostic gynecology,Diagnostic Gynecologic Ultrasound. Having received her education from ASU BSN Nursing, UOA Medical School and UOA OB/Gyn residency. She is a member of American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Strong Villages volunteer.
US Outreach Workers
Jeff MacIntyre
Producer- LA, CA
Jeff is an Emmy Award winning producer who has logged 15+ years as a freelance producer, shooter & editor for ABC News. Assignments have taken him to Africa, Europe, Indonesia, The Middle East as well as Central and South America. Jeff has won 11 Emmy Awards. He is a Strong Villages traveler and co-founder of Strong Villages Inc. Jeff's video production company, Content Media Group.
Vicki Crawford
Donor Relations - LA, CA
With Covid 19 restrictions to international travel in place, Vicki and others at Strong Villages have reached out to help the local homeless communities. In addition, to being an Outreach worker for the homeless, Vicki Crawford is a licensed real estate agent and successful businesswoman with vast experience in publishing, marketing, and the travel industry. She helps coordinate Strong Villages' dental and medical trips abroad and is involved in many fundraising activities. As a board member, she brings many years of valuable business experience to Strong Villages.
Joe Bealer
Group Leader - LA, CA
With Covid 19 restrictions to international travel in place, Joe and others at Strong Villages have reached out to help the local homeless communities. In addition, to being an Outreach worker for the homeless, Joe Bealer is employed by LOGIX, Federal Credit Union in Burbank, CA as a financial analyst. He has a MA in Quantitative Economics, with an emphasis in demographic research, forecasting, and planning. As a board member, he brings the voice of the millennial to Strong Villages. Joe also enjoys traveling as a volunteer to Belize. Joe Bealer@LinkedIn
Gerry Neff
Executive Director of Communications & Logistics- CA
Gerry Neff is the Executive Director of Communications and Logistics for Strong Villages. She is a licensed tax preparer with a strong background in forensic accounting. She has over 25 years’ experience with non-profits and business consulting. Her education is from Pennsylvania College of Technology. Email her at gerry@strongvillages.org
Justin Sherrill
Pilot- Los Angeles, CA
Justin is a licensed pilot responsible for navigating international airspace to fly dental and medical teams to remote volunteer clinics in Baja, Mexico. He is involved in sales for the procurement and acquisition of domestic private aircraft to be sold to overseas clientele. He received his degree in International Development Studies from UCLA in 2015 and is a volunteer for the Flying Samaritans as well as Strong Villages.
Mengjiao Wang
Computer System Engineer
Mengjiao is a international graduate student from California Lutheran University majored in Information System Technology. She comes from China and is being very supportive to villages culture. She is helping Strong Villages with data management, website management, office software and hardware, and so on.
Robert Romero
Social Media Manager
Robert Romero is currently a student who is going to Moorpark College in the near future and works for three companies. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and an excellent musician. He is a young man full of sense of responsibility and is inspired to work hard. He is in charge of Strong Villages' social media marketing.
Lori Cohen Weiss
Fundraising- LA, CA
Lori has a business degree from UCLA and works in the manufacturing industry in Los Angeles, California. She has a life time of volunteerism with her synagogue, local schools, charities and foundations. She is our Strong Villages volunteer coordinator, a fundraiser and a Strong Village traveler.
Cindy Valero
Travel Coordinator - AZ
Cindy is a real estate lease up expert who works in Phoenix, Arizona and Los Angeles, California for Greystar Real Estate Management. She is a village traveler and coordinator for Strong Villages. She assit other villages travelers with support and information as they seek to provide services to indigenous people worldwide. Cindy Valero@ LinkedIn
Dr. Eileen Danaher
Dentist- RI, USA
Eileen Danaher, DMD is an attending physician at Samuels Sinclair Dental Center, where she is focused on treating individuals with special needs. She received her dental degree from UMDNJ and completed her residency at the AMSBU. She is a member of ADA and RI Dental Association. Dr. Danaher is also involved in Special Olympics, Mission of Mercy and Strong Villages.
Lynn Bealer
Director/Outreach Worker
With Covid 19 restrictions to international travel in place, Lynn and others at Strong Villages have reached out to help the local homeless communities. In addition, Lynn has traveled internationally for over 20 years with dental & medical missions all over the world and is the Co-founder and International Director for Strong Villages. Lynn holds a RE Corporate License. She has a MA in Sociology with an emphasis on Gender Equality. She also is a member of the Altruism, Morality, and Social Solidarity Section for the ASA. Lynn is a Strong Villages Global volunteer. Lynn Bealer @ LinkedIn
Leann Paramore “in memoriam”
Website & Media Productions
Leanne Paramore is a gifted writer an artist. She has traveled extensively, always taking along her little mighty York Terrier, Bam Bam! She is also a beautiful singer and close to her seven brothers and sisters. She is responsible for website content and media productions for Strong Villages.
Olivia Storm- Creative Director
Olivia brings her vast experience and amazing talent to Strong Villages, as our Creative Director. She is responsible for brand development, website design, program expansion, and marketing outreach. She has a BA in Psychology, is an artist, and master at concepts and design. She can be reached at: olivia@strongvillages.org
Belize Outreach Workers
Justin Sherrill
Pilot- Los Angeles, CA
Justin is a licensed pilot responsible for navigating international airspace to fly dental and medical teams to remote volunteer clinics in Baja, Mexico. He is involved in sales for the procurement and acquisition of domestic private aircraft to be sold to overseas clientele. He received his degree in International Development Studies from UCLA in 2015 and is a volunteer for the Flying Samaritans as well as Strong Villages.
Dr. Charlie Arita
Dentist- Morgan Hill, CA
Dr. Arita received his dental degree from the University of California, San Francisco Dental School in 1988. He served the next four years in the U.S. Navy stationed in the US and overseas. He received his post graduate endodontic certificate in 1994 from the UMD and practices in Morgan Hill, CA. He volunteers for the UCSF dental school, Flying Samaritans and Strong Villages.
Dr. Zacharias J. Kalarickal
Dentist-Wesley Chapel, FL
Dr. Zacharias J. Kalarickal is a graduate of the USF and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree from Case Western Reserve University. Upon completing Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at the US Naval Dental Center in NC, he served as a Navy dentist. In 2002 he began private practice in Wesley Chapel, FL and volunteers for ADA and Strong Villages.
Zelda Tanner
Educator- Belize
Zelda Tanner is a resident teacher and mother living in the Toledo District of Belize. She speaks multiple languages and holds an important position as an interpreter and Strong Villages representative in Belize, Central America. She is responsible for our electronic data clinical intake procedures and provides training to other volunteers. Zelda Tanner @ LinkedIn
Mary Brioschi Arita
Dental Assistant- Morgan Hill, CA
Mary Brioschi Arita is a licensed dental assistant and works with her husband Dr. Charlie Arita at their practice in Morgan Hill, California. She is also a licensed cosmetologist and has such a giving heart and positive personality. Mary has volunteered many years in Mexico with the Flying Samaritans, as well as traveled on multiple volunteers missions to Vietnam and other remote destinations. She also volunteers in Belize for Strong Villages.
Lynn Bealer
Director/Outreach Worker
With Covid 19 restrictions to international travel in place, Lynn and others at Strong Villages have reached out to help the local homeless communities. In addition, Lynn has traveled internationally for over 20 years with dental & medical missions all over the world and is the Co-founder and International Director for Strong Villages. Lynn holds a RE Corporate License. She has a MA in Sociology with an emphasis on Gender Equality. She also is a member of the Altruism, Morality, and Social Solidarity Section for the ASA. Lynn is a Strong Villages Global volunteer. Lynn Bealer @ LinkedIn
Cuba & Ecuador Outreach Workers
Marcia Campodonico Fallert
Representative- Ecuador
Marcia resides in Los Angeles, California and Zurich, Switzerland. She is originally for Guayaquil, Ecuador. She is fluent in Spanish, English and German. Marcia owned a successful travel agency for many years and help travelers, many famous celebrities travel to destinations such as Cuba, Ecuador, Chile and other places around the world. She loves her country of Ecuador and is a valuable member of the Strong Villages team!
Chris Romero
Group Leader-Ecuador
Chris Romero is currently a nursing student at CSU Channel Islands, is bilingual fluent both in Spanish and English. He began his volunteerism in elementary school by collecting supplies such as toothbrushes and other needed items for the Quiche Mayan Indians in Belize. He is a Strong Villages volunteer and group leader for both Belize and Ecuador.
Lynn Bealer
Director/Outreach Worker
With Covid 19 restrictions to international travel in place, Lynn and others at Strong Villages have reached out to help the local homeless communities. In addition, Lynn has traveled internationally for over 20 years with dental & medical missions all over the world and is the Co-founder and International Director for Strong Villages. Lynn holds a RE Corporate License. She has a MA in Sociology with an emphasis on Gender Equality. She also is a member of the Altruism, Morality, and Social Solidarity Section for the ASA. Lynn is a Strong Villages Global volunteer. Lynn Bealer @ LinkedIn
India Outreach Workers
Dr. Fredy Perez
Optometrist - LA, CA
Dr. Fredy Perez is an Optometrist and originally from the Dominican Republic. He is the past district governor for District 4-L1, 2015-2016 for Lions Club International, which provide services with an emphasis in eyesight and for over 100 years have brought care to millions. He is serving on the board for multiple charitable organizations and is a Strong Villages volunteer.
Shalaka Desai
Denistry- India, US
Shalaka Desai is a licensed dentist in India, and is a dental assistant in the US. Currently she is pursueing a degree in dentistry from the US. She and her husband, who is an engineer live in northern California. They are involved in many organizations such as CDA events where they give back to society. Shalaka is also a coordinator for Strong Villages projects in India.
Dr. Eileen Danaher
Dentist- RI, USA
Eileen Danaher, DMD is an attending physician at Samuels Sinclair Dental Center, where she is focused on treating individuals with special needs. She received her dental degree from UMDNJ and completed her residency at the AMSBU. She is a member of ADA and RI Dental Association. Dr. Danaher is also involved in Special Olympics, Mission of Mercy and Strong Villages.
Lynn Bealer
Director/Outreach Worker
With Covid 19 restrictions to international travel in place, Lynn and others at Strong Villages have reached out to help the local homeless communities. In addition, Lynn has traveled internationally for over 20 years with dental & medical missions all over the world and is the Co-founder and International Director for Strong Villages. Lynn holds a RE Corporate License. She has a MA in Sociology with an emphasis on Gender Equality. She also is a member of the Altruism, Morality, and Social Solidarity Section for the ASA. Lynn is a Strong Villages Global volunteer. Lynn Bealer @ LinkedIn
Prem Chopra
Prem Chopra is originally from New Delhi, India and currently lives with her family in in Los Angeles, CA. She is a business woman and a member of the India Association of LA. She was a Lioness of India for many years. Prem also assist with Strong Villages humanitarian projects in India.