Susan Bean is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in development and operations within the nonprofit sector. Currently serving as the Director of Development and Operations at Guatemala Village Health since May 2023, Bean previously held various leadership roles, including Chief Development Officer at Sound from 2017 to 2022, where strategic initiatives were implemented to raise funds for vulnerable clients with behavioral health issues. As Executive Director of the Highline Medical Center Foundation from 2011 to 2017, Bean developed policies to enhance philanthropy for the medical center. Additional roles include Chief Development & Marketing Officer at Campfire USA, Director of Major Gifts at Seattle University School of Law, and Executive Director of Advancement for Seattle Colleges, where Bean led a successful $25 million fundraising campaign. Bean earned a B.A. in History from the University of Washington.
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Guatemala Village Health / Aldeas Sanas de Guatemala
Welcome to Guatemala Village Health (GVH)! Our mission centers around elevating individual and village well-being in rural Guatemala. Through education, local leadership empowerment, and healthcare provider development, we're fostering positive change. Our dedicated team of U.S. medical professionals, students, and teachers visits these villages biannually, providing crucial clinical care, medication, birth control, vitamins, and dental services. Our approach hinges on collaboration with the Guatemalan Ministry of Health as well as with village leaders and health promoters, driving programs like composting toilets, water filters, and stress reduction education. We're committed to fostering self-sufficiency within these communities by nurturing sustainable partnerships and training locals to manage programs tailored to their needs. Guided by the United Nations development goals, we strategically focus on addressing key requirements in the indigenous communities we serve. Join us in our journey towards lasting health improvements!