ABOUT US
Dr. George Besong
Executive Director
The head of the organization, Dr. Besong, is an OBGYN in the DeLand/Orange City area whose family is from the village of Taiyor. His testimony to the adverse conditions of people in this area of the world is very revealing—villages without electricity, running water, proper healthcare, or the chance of a decent education.
Dr. Besong dedicates this mission to his late brother, Sessekou Eddy Besong, who struggled with cancer. He and his brother shared this vision of this hope .
Alex Beckett
Chief Operating Officer
Alex is a graduate of Stetson University with degrees in Integrative Health Sciences & Psychology. Currently, working as a personal trainer by day and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor by night, he plans to attend graduate school for Sports Psychology and Exercise Science after he decides to stop traveling and training around the world.
With a passion for people, performance and innovation, Alex endeavors to improve the lives of those in Taiyor by seeking out the best people, researching the world's latest and most efficient technologies and creatively combining the two to make the greatest difference possible.
In his freetime, Alex enjoys "rolling" on the mats, getting lost in a good book, and diving from the sky.
Jose Velez
Director of Projects & Healthcare Admin.
Jose is a prior service veteran and graduate of Stetson University 13’ with a degree in Health Science. He currently attends the University of Central Florida as he pursues his Masters in Health Services Administration which he is set to graduate from in the Spring of 2016.
With interests in population based healthcare, he seeks to learn from the experiences gained in Africa associated to obstacles in the delivery of healthcare. Through this work, he intends to address areas involving population health education and access to quality healthcare services for both urban and rural regions of western Cameroon.
Casey Kelly
Director of Cultural & Medical Education
Casey Kelly is a recent Integrative Health Science graduate from Stetson University. He is currently an emergency medical technician in Daytona Beach, Florida, and will be attending medical school in Fall 2015. Casey has a passion for medicine and plans to become an emergency physician upon graduating from medical school.
Casey has a bright vision for the village of Taiyor which he plans to accomplish through providing educational opportunities for children. In addition, Casey seeks to educate the public back home about the medical plight that many citizens of Cameroon face.
In his spare time, Casey enjoys doing the macarena and eating Mexican food.
Tony N. Njoya
Tony is a Cameroonian lawyer who has been a great help to us overcoming the hurdles of working overseas. Tony recieved his law degree from the University of Yauonde, has extensive experience with cooperate counsel, and is now assisting us in extending our service efforts.
