Michelle Heerey, Director of International Operations: Michelle is responsible for managing our African, Asian, Australia-Pacific, Italy, Hungary, Poland and Montana programs. She has a Masters in Public Health from the University of Michigan, with a focus on international health and development. Michelle has previously held positions at USAID, Johns Hopkins University and a number of other non-governmental organizations.
Michelle Heerey
Jim Herne, Director of International Operations:
Jim is responsible for managing our programs in the Amercias, Caribbean, Romania, Greece and Portugal. He has an MBA, and a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. Jim has over 30 years of experience in the international development field, and has spent nearly 20 years living and working overseas. Prior to joining Global Volunteers he managed a dairy development project in Afghanistan
Jim Herne
Jennie Taylor, Senior Assistant to Director of International Operations: Jennie helps coordinate our service programs in the Oceana Pacific, Africa and Asia. She also mentors Volunteer Coordinators during their first year. She earned a BA in Spanish and Environmental Studies from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN and has done additional coursework in the sciences at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Minnesota. Jennie has studied and traveled in Central America, and was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Panama.
Jennie Taylor
Ellen Liming, Assistant to Director of International Operations: Ellen helps coordinate our service programs in Europe and Oceania Pacific. She earned BAs in Political Science and International Studies from the University of St. Thomas and has spent time studying in Europe, Africa and Central America. She has experience working in various political and grassroots organizations and brings a passion for promoting cultural understanding.
Ellen Liming
Tom Loftus, Assistant to Director of International Operations: Tom helps to coordinate programs the Americas. He is a native Minnesotian with a masters degree in Nonprofit Management. Tom has traveled and studied in China, Ireland, Hungary, France, Italy, Taiwan (Republic of China) and Cuba.
Tom Loftus
Mike Solheid, Operations Assistant: Mike has worked at Global Volunteers since 2007. Mike assists the International Operations department as well as the Marketing Department. Mike was born in Korea and came to the United States as a baby. Mike is a recent graduate of Roseville Area High School and hopes to attend Metro State University for law enforcement. Mike is an active sports player and an avid sports fan.
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