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Meet the Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Advisors

Jessica A. Schwartz, Ph.D.

Academic Advisor

Tina Stege

International Liaison

MEI Board of Directors

Lori Williamson

Wana Bing

Sevin Gallo, Ph.D., Secretary

Paul Lokebol Swington

Glenn Alcalay, Ph.D.

Fast Faqs:

  • 1st Marshallese-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofit service organization established in Arkansas, est. July 2013 

  • 5 full-time and 9 part-time Marshallese staff

  • Received 501(c)(3) status in May 2014

  • 12,000-15,000 - Marshallese residing in NWA, where MEI is based 

  • Oct 2018 - opened the Marshallese Resource and Educational Center (MREC) - a one-stop-shop to directly serve Marshallese residents

  • 1st major event: Nuclear Remembrance Day 2014: Reflect. Honor. Educate., Feb. 28, 2014

  • Latest award: Health Hero from Physicians for Social Responsibility for nuclear awareness work in 2-24

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Springdale, AR 72764

United States

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