Our mission is two-fold: to assist international communities with dental care and education, and to open the eyes of our youth to the spirit of service. Our goal is to create a long-lasting impact that can positively affect future generations in international communities around the world.
One World Brigades is a nonprofit organization founded by Dr. Julie Spaniel to deliver dental and medical services and education to international communities with limited or no access to healthcare, while providing volunteer opportunities and to college and high school students. Dr. Spaniel has been serving the people of Honduras and Ghana for more then 20 years, providing care to thousands of people. She has been bringing student groups to Honduras, Nicaragua, Ghana and most recently, Uganda, since 2010.
Dr. Julie Spaniel founded One World Brigades to bring medical and dental care to underserved communities while inspiring others—especially young people—to discover the life-changing power of service.
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Alyssa has been the clinical coordinator for Dr Spaniel’s service trips for the last 6 years. Coordinating the supplies and equipment for trips to Honduras, Ghana and Kenya have been the highlight of her long career in dentistry.This important role takes all year and continues through the trips as she teaches our non-clinical volunteers their roles in our clinical settings. Teaching people how to take blood pressure and vitals in Triage or taking x-rays for the doctors are also “on the job” roles for Alyssa.
Patricia Krotenberg brings more than **35 years of healthcare leadership experience** to the One World Brigades Board, with expertise in public health, healthcare operations, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and risk management. Throughout her career, she has led multidisciplinary teams and complex healthcare programs while focusing on improving access, quality, patient safety, and sustainability of care. Her experience in healthcare system development, facility start-ups, organizational leadership, and building effective partnerships is especially valuable as One World Brigades expands its medical and dental programs and develops sustainable healthcare services in underserved communities.
Adam Tarr serves as Treasurer of One World Brigades, bringing experience in business ownership, innovative commercial construction, and global travel to the Board. His business leadership and international perspective provide valuable insight as One World Brigades grows its programs and develops sustainable projects in Kenya.
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Dr. Joseph Muigai Mwaura serves on the One World Brigades–Kenya Board and leads our medical efforts in Kenya. His extensive clinical experience, knowledge of tropical and infectious diseases, and dedication to serving rural communities make him invaluable to our clinics and the development of the One World Mission Hospital–Miti Mingi.
Sam Mwaura serves as Secretary of One World Brigades–Kenya, bringing valuable experience in NGO operations, construction and building design, logistics, and safari operations. Based in Kenya, he manages our Service & Safari programs and provides essential on-the-ground leadership for our projects and the development of the One World Mission Hospital–Miti Mingi.
Help One World continue to provide service trips, students with invaluable experiences, and expand our offerings! Together we can make a difference.
Don't miss an evening of fun, food, and fundraising for a great cause. This in-person event is your chance to make a difference while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the vineyard. The event is 3 hours long, from 4:00pm - 7:00pm.
