Meet our Board of Directors

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Pavel Guevara is a Co-Founder and current Chief Executive Officer of Global Community Health Volunteers (GCHV), steering the organization with a profound commitment to service and professional development. 

Pavel brings over two decades of high-level experience in coordinating and leading complex international mission groups for a wide array of Non-Profit Organizations.

His background is distinguished by his diverse leadership roles, which include serving as the former President of the Lutheran Church in Nicaragua (2001-2008) and holding a position as a Public Official within the national government (2002-2005). This unique blend of experience in faith-based leadership, public administration, and field logistics provides GCHV with unparalleled operational insight and ethical guidance.

Pavel's personal mission is clear: "It is an honor to have the opportunity to continue dedicating my life to serving the most vulnerable, while simultaneously creating vital professional growth opportunities for the next generation of healthcare professionals." 

Ivette Palacios Ramirez is a Co-Founder of Global Community Health Volunteers (GCHV) and currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Ivette brings extensive, specialized expertise in resource and asset management and responsible budget accounting within the non-profit sector. Her leadership ensures the fiscal integrity and ethical stewardship of all GCHV operations.

In addition to maintaining financial oversight, Ivette is operationally critical. Her responsibilities include ensuring that every mission group receives the necessary logistical provisioning and resources required to operate effectively and safely in the field. Her dual focus on financial accountability and field readiness is essential to GCHV's reliable and impactful delivery of services.

Dr. Diana Venskus is a Co-Founder of Global Community Health Volunteers (GCHV) and a distinguished Doctor of Physical Therapy and former Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Marymount University.

Having recently retired from active teaching, Diana is now entirely dedicated to advancing global education and humanitarian service. Her primary focus is on creating and advocating for high-quality, ethically-driven clinical opportunities for Physical Therapy and other health profession students. She consistently appeals to international organizations for programs that maintain an unwavering commitment to both humanitarian service and academic excellence.

Diana's principal role at GCHV involves serving as a Senior Advisor and Group Liaison, personally accompanying and mentoring as many teams as possible. Through her guidance, Diana is unequivocally planting the seed of excellence and an elevated commitment to education and global service in the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Dr. Jason Craig is a Co-Founder of Global Community Health Volunteers (GCHV) and a distinguished Professor of Physical Therapy at Marymount University in Virginia.

As a man of deep faith, Jason has collaborated with numerous non-profit and charitable organizations to provide essential support for children throughout Central America. His long-standing commitment to service and education is a cornerstone of GCHV’s mission. He continues to expand his potential and human talent, serving as a powerful inspiration for future healthcare professionals.

 Annie Guevara is a key member of the GCHV team and a student at the America University School of Medicine. At on 21 years of age, she has already gained significant practical experience in multiple field roles, serving as a vital Medical Interpreter and Logistical Support Specialist for incoming volunteer groups.

Leveraging her ongoing medical education and deep understanding of the local culture and operational needs, Annie aspires to soon join the medical staff, acting as a direct role model. She is deeply committed to inspiring other young medical students from various disciplines to embrace humanitarian service outside their comfort zone and commit to ethical, global community engagement. Her early dedication to service exemplifies the GCHV mission.