The board of directors at Operation Mercy has a history of experience in the medical field and disability projects. The current lead evaluator for disability projects, EMAD and SHIP, at SERVE Afghanistan is also a physiotherapist who has volunteered with Vision International in the past. In addition to this, the board of directors also includes a physiotherapist who is also a certified Bobath therapist from HTZ Neuwied as well as someone with experience working at Westerwald Klinik. Both of these individuals have received their education from Fachschule für Krankengymnastik Grünstadt/Pfalz in Physiotherapy and ICHD in international disability studies.