Our Vision
We believe in a world where every person is thriving, creating new possibilities and promising futures.
Our Mission
We build optimal health in under-resourced communities across the globe.
IDEA Statement
Advance is a global health organization committed to improving health and providing hope through disease prevention, education, and treatment with a vision of health equity for all, where every person is thriving. Like the communities we serve, our staff, board, and volunteers consist of members of different ethnicities, genders, ages, races, religions, abilities, national origins, gender identities and sexual orientations.
Advance celebrates cultural and individual differences, knowing that our team will be more successful at embracing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA). Our goal is to represent the communities we serve by embedding IDEA throughout Advance, providing an environment in which everyone feels welcome, heard, and valued.
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Our Core Values
Advance’s core values are rooted in our belief that no matter what, the community comes first. We work collaboratively with the communities we serve, acting in partnership to remove barriers and provide direct, material relief. It’s not our place to tell people what they need – our job is to listen.
Compassion
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We treat everyone with nonjudgmental care and sensitivity, honoring their unique perspectives and life experiences our growing community.
Integrity
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Our programs are aligned with the needs of a community, not a predetermined set of solutions.
Tenacity
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We are committed to serving our communities regardless of uncertainty or adversity.
Cultural Awareness
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Going beyond a simple understanding of another’s culture and belief. Being aware of one’s own world view, recognizing positive attitudes toward cultural differences, and demonstrating genuine respect for others’ lived experiences.
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Staff
Roberto Afane
International Program Manager
Bradley Beatty
Nutrition Program Coordinator
Simonne Campos
Health & Wellness Program Manager
Karina Hernandez
Community Health Educator and Program Coordinator
Colleen Holman
Executive Strategy Manager
Paul Holtzman
Nutrition Program Director
Valeria Lopez-Macias
Health and Wellness Program Director
Stephanie Monier
Development and Communications Manager
Stella Ranger
Community Program Coordinator
Jeri Royce
President and CEO
Britney Savage
Operations and Executive Office Coordinator
Emma White
Development Coordinator
Kerry White
Chief Financial Officer
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Board of Directors
Mario Aniles
CPA and Principal
Aniles and Company
Dawn Marie Buckland
Chief Deputy Assessor
Maricopa County
Adolfo Duarte
Counselor
Sullivan Elementary School
Joe Greenberg, Treasurer
Chief Operating Officer
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Concepcion Henderson, Secretary
SBA Portfolio Manager
Alerus
Darryn Jones
Business Development Executive
Mortenson
Al Marquiss, Chair
Executive Coach & Peer Facilitator
Back9 Consulting
Mark Nichols, Vice Chair
Relationship Manager
FS Advisors, Inc.
John T Pajka M.D.
Surgeon
Pajka Eye Center
Craig Stevenson, M.D.
Retired Orthopedic Surgeon
