Childbirth Survival International stands on the strong shoulders of dedicated and committed staff, interns, and volunteers - they are the backbone of CSI and we need more people like you to volunteer your talent and time. We have volunteers with different backgrounds and they all share the same goal - to make a difference in the lives of women and their families in underserved communities. We continuously seek skilled and passionate individuals to join the CSI family and share their expertise to advance CSI mission and vision in Baltimore and abroad.
Jessica Wang Community Partnerships Coordinator & Assistant Grant Writer Jessica "Jessie" Wang is a second-year undergraduate student at Dartmouth College and hails from the Greater Baltimore Area. She plans on majoring in Economics and later pursuing an MD/MBA degree. Jessie is an avid volunteer, she has dedicated her time to many non-profits in order to combat social injustices. She is passionate about women's healthcare inequities, both domestic and international, and looks forward to contributing to CSI's mission of reaching the unreached with health services, resources, and information.
Kerry Nuckles, MPH Grant Writer & Donor Specialist Kerry joins the CSI team with a lot of enthusiasm and brings a wealth of international health experience in maternal and child mortality. Kerry currently works as the Deputy Health Officer for Flathead County, Montana and is excited to volunteer with Childbirth Survival International (CSI) to advance efforts to save lives of mothers and babies in marginalized communities. Kerry says, "I am happy to help support Maternal and Child Health both in Montana and abroad."
Maryam F Assistant Grant Writer Maryam supports fundraising efforts to improve the health of women, children, adolescents, and their communities through health education, health promotion, and community-based participatory research. Maryam says, "I am so excited to be a part of CSI because I believe in its values, mission, vision, and goal, to positively influence and transform communities." Enjoy reading her 2016 blog International Day for Maternal Health and Rights: Advocacy At All Levels.
Monalisa Mdachi Fundraising and Social Media Coordinator Monalisa is currently double majoring in African Studies and Health Psychology at Hunter College, The City University of New York. She chose the two majors because she understands that effective health communication and healthcare delivery requires healthcare providers to understand and value the mental, emotional, and cultural aspects of their patients just as much as they understand and value the physiological aspect of their patients. Monalisa says "I am greatly humbled and grateful to be part of Childbirth Survival International (CSI)".
Kimberly Sarvis Blog Writer Kimberly is a Master of Public Health candidate at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. An interest in medicine, as well as the desire to contribute to health and social equity for women and children, has driven her pursuit of a career in public health. It is her belief that health education, the benefits of sustained health care, and the empowerment of girls can truly help women everywhere lead lives that are deservedly fulfilled in every way. Kimberly volunteers with CSI as a blog writer.
Marie Blum CSI Baltimore Volunteer Marie is an experienced marketing and operations professional who holds a master’s degree in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University and bachelor's degrees in Sociology and Dance from Mercyhurst University. Before joining CSI, Marie worked for a diverse range of organizations, including Joint Council on International Children’s Services, and Sister Cities International, Trustify, Inc. Marie brings her professional expertise and passion for international child welfare advocacy to advance CSI's mission and vision.
Cheryl Harrell Grant Writer Cheryl is a technical and creative writer with a master’s degree in Technical and Professional Communication. Her own life-threatening childbirth experience opened her eyes to the importance of quality healthcare services, especially in marginalized communities where services aren’t readily available. Her experience inspired her to volunteer with Childbirth Survival International, where she can combine her skills and passion to help women and infants survive childbirth. Enjoy reading Cheryl's blog An Equal Chance of Surviving Childbirth. She will help CSI with grant writing.
Karen Glen Grant Writer Karen is a business professional living in Toronto, Canada with over 12 years of experience working in the for-profit sector. Inspired by a need to be of service to marginalized people, Karen is now a committed volunteer in the area of fundraising for several charitable organizations. She is passionate about health and wellness, as well as human rights and animal welfare. Karen says, "I feel very blessed to work with Tausi Suedi, Stella Mpanda, and the CSI team to advance CSI's work in sub-Saharan Africa". Read Karen's CSI blog published May 5, 2016.
CSI volunteers in action
“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” ~ John Bunyan
