The following individuals provide advice and leadership for the programs of The Handa Foundation and the World Mate Foundation in Southeast Asia.
- Dr. Brak ChanthetSenior Medical DoctorDr. Brak ChanthetSenior Medical Doctor
Chanthet graduated with his medical degree from International University in 2012, and he has been a medical doctor at the Handa Medical Center since 2013.
- Mr. Michael De LeonNursing EducatorMr. Michael De LeonNursing Educator
Michael is a registered nurse from the Philippines. Michael has experience in various clinical and academic settings, and also holds a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in International Health.
- Ms. Janice HayNursing Technical AdvisorMs. Janice HayNursing Technical Advisor
Janice is a registered nurse from the UK with more than 30 years of technical nursing experience in various disciplines. Since 2008 she has been working at different hospitals as a technical advisor.
- Ms. Hay SothearathMedical CoordinatorMs. Hay SothearathMedical Coordinator
Sothearath has more than 20 years of experience in trauma and emergency nursing care and was one of the lead nurses who helped open the World Mate Emergency Hospital in 1998.
- Dr. Gerlinda LucasDeputy Country Director, The Handa FoundationDr. Gerlinda LucasDeputy Country Director, The Handa Foundation
Gerlinda holds a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in International Health with more than 15 years of healthcare management experience in the developing world including work in Russia, Afghanistan, Laos and Cambodia.
- Dr. Neak SopheaktraSenior Medical DoctorDr. Neak SopheaktraSenior Medical Doctor
Sopheaktra graduated with his medical degree from International University in 2012, and he has been a medical doctor at the Handa Medical Center since 2013.
- Mr. Kevin O’BrienCountry Director, The Handa Foundation
Kevin had a 20-year career managing for-profit businesses in the United States before moving to Cambodia in 2009 to develop programs that serve the poor. He helps to manage the work of the World Mate Foundation in Southeast Asia.
- Dr. Om PalrithaSurgical DirectorDr. Om PalrithaSurgical Director
Palritha is an orthopedic surgeon with more than 10 years of experience. He has been a surgeon at the World Mate Emergency Hospital since 2007 and is considered one of the top surgeons in the country.
- Dr. Simon StockSurgical Technical AdvisorDr. Simon StockSurgical Technical Advisor
Simon is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of experience working in the UK. He volunteers his time and energy to provide surgical training to the surgeons of the World Mate Emergency Hospital.
- Mr. Eric CaparasFinance Technical AdvisorMr. Eric CaparasFinance Technical Advisor
Eric graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Regina Carmeli in 1989 and has more than 20 years of financial accounting experience. He has been working for the World Mate Emergency Hospital and Handa Medical Center since 2017.
- Mr. Sam Ath SocheatNursing DirectorMr. Sam Ath SocheatNursing Director
Socheat graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from National University of Management and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Adventist University of the Philippines. He is currently working on his Master degree in Nursing from the University of the Philippines Open University. He has been working for the World Mate Emergency Hospital and Handa Medical Center since 2013.
- Mr. Bobby ArguellesLaboratory ManagerMr. Bobby ArguellesLaboratory Manager
Bobby graduated with his Bachelor degree in Medical Laboratory Science and Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from Mindanao Medical Foundation College, Davao City, Philippines. He has been working for the World Mate Emergency Hospital and Handa Medical Center since 2016.
- Dr. Lei RoqueMedical Training OfficerDr. Lei RoqueMedical Training Officer
Lei studied medicine at the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center in Quezon City, Philippines. She is an award-winning physician with 14 years of experience as an Internist and Pulmonologist. She joined the Handa Medical Center in 2018.
- Mr. Ouk PonlorkSocial Affairs Office ManagerMr. Ouk PonlorkSocial Affairs Office Manager
Ponlork graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Law from the Royal University of Law and Economic in 2010 and he is currently completing a Master’s degree in Business Administration. He has been working for the World Mate Emergency Hospital and Handa Medical Center since 2012.
- Dr. Eudaldo MartinezSurgical Training CoordinatorDr. Eudaldo MartinezSurgical Training Coordinator
Eudaldo studied medicine at the University of Medical Science in Camagüey, Cuba. He has 26 years of experience in both practicing and teaching Orthopedic Surgery and Trauma Care. He joined the World Mate Emergency Hospital in 2018.
- Ms. Im ChheyranAdministrative DirectorMs. Im ChheyranAdministrative Director
Chheyran graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Battambang in 2012 and she is currently completing a Master’s degree in Business Administration. She has been working for the World Mate Emergency Hospital and Handa Medical Center since 2012.
- Ms. Soeurn RachnaHuman Resource ManagerMs. Soeurn RachnaHuman Resource Manager
Rachna graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Battambang in 2013 and she is currently completing a Master’s degree in Business Administration. She has been working for the World Mate Emergency Hospital and Handa Medical Center since 2013.
- Ms. Huy KimhiekPharmacy ManagerMs. Huy KimhiekPharmacy Manager
Kimhiek graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from International University in 2013. She has been working for the World Mate Emergency Hospital and Handa Medical Center since 2015.
- Ms. Ouk SisandapProcurement ManagerMs. Ouk SisandapProcurement Manager
Sisandap graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Vanda Institute in 2012. She has been working for the World Mate Emergency Hospital and Handa Medical Center since 2013.