Paola Barnett

Born and raised in Panamá, Paola studied Graphic Design at Universidad Santa María La Antigua. During her studies, she began interpreting for Global Brigades, where she was inspired by the organization’s impactful work in underserved communities. She actively participated in…

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Michelle Clavijo-Diaz

Michelle is the Integrated Marketing Director at Global Medical Brigades, where she combines her passion for humanitarian aid with her expertise in marketing and business to drive sustainable impact in underserved communities around the world. With a degree in Psychology…

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Emily Gabriel

Emily joined the Global Medical Brigades team in March 2025. She graduated from Bucknell University with a Bachelors in Biomedical Engineering. Before joining Global Brigades, Emily worked as a mentor for individuals with learning and developmental disabilities in the Chicagoland…

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Karolina Arauz

Karolina was born and raised in Panama City, Panama. She holds a degree in Marketing and International Business and has experience in customer service, logistics, marketing, public relations, content creation, and promoting educational impact in an intercultural environment. Her passion…

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Rosibella Urrutia

Rosibella Urrutia is a Program Advisor at Global Brigades, based in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. With a background in Industrial Microbiology, she brings a passion for community engagement and cross-cultural connection to her work. During her university years, Rosibella actively participated in…

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Matthew Taylor

Matthew joined the Volunteer Engagement team in March 2025. He graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a Bachelors in Sociology. Prior to Global Brigades, Matthew worked as an EMT/Critical Care Technician throughout Colorado, gaining experience both in the…

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Sydney Waddington

Sydney Waddington holds a BSc (Hons) in Neurobiology-Psychology from the University of Victoria and is a committed advocate for health equity, as demonstrated by her various philanthropic and professional roles with health organizations. In these positions, Syd promotes collaboration and…

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Erik Kimmell

Erik was born in the United States but has lived most of his life in Panama. With a degree in Publicity and Marketing from Universidad Latina de Panama, Erik Kimmell has experience in hospitality, education, translation, marketing, and international aid.…

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Lizzie Navas

Lizzie was born and raised in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. With a degree in International Relations from the Catholic University of Honduras, she has gained experience in logistics, event planning, and international exchange. Her recent cultural exchange in Ireland further enriched her…

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Leonardo Cabrera

Attracted by the vision and mission of Global Brigades, Leonardo joined the organization on July 29, 2024, as a Program Associate. Originally from Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán, Honduras, Leonardo completed his undergraduate studies in Microbiology and Clinical Analysis with an industrial…

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