Diane Fredricksen, Director of International Operations: Diane is responsible for managing international staff, coordinating service programs with host organizations, and ensuring the integrity of Global Volunteers' philosophy of service in our Europe programs. Diane brought a diverse background in marketing to Global Volunteers when she joined the staff in 1997.
Diane Fredricksen
Michelle Heerey, Director of International Operations: Michelle is responsible for managing our African, Asian, Australia-Pacific programs. She has a Masters in Public Health from the University of Michigan, with a focus on international health and development. Michelle' s previously held positions at USAID, Johns Hopkins University and a number of other non-governmental organizations.
Michelle Heerey
Jim Herne, Director of International Operations:
Jim manages programs in the Americas and the Caribbean. He has a MBA, and a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. Jim has over 30 years of experience in the international development field, and has spent nearly 20 years living and working overseas. Prior to joining Global Volunteers he managed a dairy development project in Afghanistan
Jim Herne
Jennie Taylor, Senior Assistant to Director of International Operations: Jennie helps coordinate our service programs in Oceania, Pacific, Africa and Asia programs. She earned a BA from Concordia College and has done post-graduate work at the University of Minnesota and University of Pennsylvania. Jennie spent time overseas in Panama as a Peace Corps volunteer.
Jennie Taylor
Ellen Liming, Assistant to Director of International Operations: Ellen helps coordinate our service programs in Europe. She earned BAs in Political Science and International Studies from the University of St. Thomas and has spent time studying in Europe, Africa and Central America. She has experience working in various political and grassroots organizations and brings a passion for promoting cultural understanding.
Ellen Liming
Tom Loftus, Assistant to Director of International Operations: Tom helps to coordinate programs the Americas. He is a native Minnesotian with a masters degree in Nonprofit Management. Tom has traveled and studied in China, Ireland, Hungary, France, Italy, Taiwan (Republic of China) and Cuba.
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