GLOBAL HEALTH CHARITIES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Vice President for Strategy at CEVA
Dr. Shoemaker serves as Vice President for Strategy at CEVA and is responsible for the long term development of the company's programs for peace building, democracy transition and support to national security establishments in the United States and abroad. Prior to this, he was Director, Force Integration, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina where he was responsible for the development of the most senior political leaders and institutions. For more than 20 years, he served in the United States Army, traveling to many countries in leadership roles. He later moved to Washington to serve on the staff of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs. Dr. Shoemaker has served as staff of the National Security Council at the White House where he served both Presidents Carter and Reagan as an advisor on defense and Middle East policy. In addition, he has been the Special Assistant and Speechwriter to the Chief of Staff of the Army and warplans officer for General H. Norman Schwarzkopf. Dr. Shoemaker serves as a member on the Council for Foreign Relations, has authored several books, and received numerous awards and commendations. His specialties include foreign policy and relations, international security as well as strategic planning and leadership.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- CDC Nigeria As the Country Director
Dr. Nwanyanwu joined CDC Nigeria as the Country Director in 2010. He brings to GHC his extensive international experience substantiated by his previous positions as CDC Country Director for Guyana and South Africa as well as former roles as USAID Country Chief of Health, Population and Nutrition in Mozambique and Senior Advisor for Global HIV/AIDS in Guyana. He is an internationally recognized leader in the fields of public health, epidemiology, malaria control, and HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment. Dr. Okey Nwanyanwu holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Carolina and a Doctor of Public Health degree from the University of Texas, School of Public Health. His specialties include: public health issues and management, knowledge of West Africa/Nigeria, infectious disease assessment and management. Dr. Nwanyanwu speaks four languages fluently and has over 100 scientific publications.
Sandra Bruce has more than 35 years of experience in health care leadership. She has served as President and CEO of several large hospitals and health systems, including the largest health system in Illinois with more than 22,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 150 locations encompassing 12 hospitals and numerous other health related organizations.
An influential health care leader and a strong advocate for improving access to care for all, Ms. Bruce was named one of the nation's 2011 Top 25 Women in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare magazine. In 2009, she was appointed to the Commission on a High Performance Health System (The Commonwealth Fund) to help shape health reform in the United States. She has also served as past chair of the Board of Trustees of the Catholic Health Association of the United States which encompasses over 700 hospitals.
Job Titles:
- Secretary and Board of Trustees
When something (or someone) is born, whether it be an organization like GHC, or an infant in an underdeveloped country, sustainable support is needed to thrive. Filling this need is Susan's passion and she applied this passion and expertise to help launch and build GHC as Executive Director. She now serves on the board of directors.
Susan continues to help launch and build organizations through her LLC, serving as a trusted advisor for both for-profit and non-profit organizations, guiding leaders in areas of strategy, marketing, outreach and activation. Susan is known for a depth of knowledge and experience gained from 35+ years working in marketing and sales for product, media and recruitment advertising companies as well as healthcare and public health organizations. She is a long-time volunteer for numerous community and literacy organizations, most recently the Ohio Medical Reserve, Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati, AMEN Cincinnati, and 826 Michigan.
Susan earned her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Michigan State University, with minors in Sociology and Political Science. In 2020, she became certified as a Community Health Worker through the Ohio Board of Nursing.