Global Health Ministries
To continue the healing ministry of Jesus Christ by enhancing the health care programs of Lutheran Churches in other countries.

Staff and Volunteers

Global Health Ministries is a volunteer-based organization blessed with many volunteers who serve as Board Members, Committee Members, Project Managers, Office and Warehouse, and much more. GHM cannot function without the help and dedication of these faithful friends. In addition, GHM has four full-time and four part-time staff that help coordinate the work.


Global Health Ministries Board Officers

Board President, Magdeline Aagard, EdD, MBA, RN,  Minneapolis, MN
Vice President, Melvin Dale, DDS,  Plymouth, MN
Secretary, Barbara Wang, RN,  Shoreview, MN
Treasurer, Kenneth Borle, Forest Lake, MN

Board Members
James Buhr, MD,  Valley City, ND
Solveig Carlson,  Stoughton, WI
Jeffrey Dahl (World Mission Prayer League) Minneapolis, MN
Gary Gronert,  Bloomington, MN
James Hart, MD,  Stillwater, MN
Neil Mattson,  Lino Lakes, MN
Rev. Tom Olson,  Hawley, MN
David Page,  Minneapolis, MN
Timothy Peterson, MD, MPH,  Des Moines, IA
John Prabhakar, MD,  Rochelle, IL
Kathy Quanbeck, RN,  Lakeville, MN
Andry Ranaivoson,  Saint Paul, MN
David Thompson, MD, MPH,  Minneapolis, MN
Susan Vitalis, MD Battle Lake, MN
Cynthia Wilke,  Edina, MN  
Momo N. Wolapaye,  Forest City, IA
Rev. Judy Winzig, Minneapolis, MN
Donna Wright, RN, MS,  Sturgis, SD

 

Global Health Ministries Staff

 Executive Director, Rev. Timon C. Iverson

Office Manager, Dee Ingemansen (Not pictured)

 Director of Operations, Scott Lien

 Warehouse Manager, Warren Westvig

 Controller, Lynn Butler, CPA

 Planned Giving Advisor, William Elmstrom

Office Assistant, Linda Ingemansen (not pictured)

Sorting Room Supervisor, Joan Holliman (not pictured)

 

Advisory Board Members
Len Akland, MD  St. Peter, MN
Judy L. Dyrud, RN  Plymouth, MN
Bobby I. Griffin   Golden Valley, MN
Rev. Lowell Hesterman   Bloomington, MN
Nancy M. Hofer, MN, RN   Racine, WI
Daniel E. Rose, DDS   Eagan, MN
Claire Stolee   Brooklyn Park, MN
James Stull, MD   Olympia, WA

Support Personnel
Roger L. West, Auditor
Donald R. Sjostrom, Attorney

Volunteers
Global Health Ministries is blessed with many volunteers who help out in the office and warehouse, pack the containers for shipment overseas, work on equipment and building maintenance, stuff and fold the newsletter every other month, log and acknowledge contributions, and those who gather medical equipment and supplies for distribution overseas. Without their help Global Health Ministries would not be possible.  Interested in volunteering?  We currently have the following positions available:Physician or Nurse to help inspect and sort medical supplies; Bio-technician to help inspect and repair, if necessary, medical equipment. individuals to help with general warehouse activities; individuals to help with general office activities; Web site manager.  If you have any questions, please contact the GHM office.