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Postal Address: SATELLIFE
30 California Street
Watertown, Massachusetts 02472
USATelephone: +1 617.926.9400 Facsimile: +1 617.926.1212 E-mail: hnet@usa.healthnet.org World Wide Web: http://www.healthnet.org/ http://www.satellife.org/
Executive Director Holly Ladd
Operations Kathleen Ahern
External Affairs Roye Bourke
Information Services Leela McCullough
Publications and
Information RequestsSarah P. Sheldon
Director of Programs Rebecca Riccio
Office Kristina Morin
System Administration Roger Day
Research Assistant - ProCOR Arlene E. Silva
Technical Consultant / Volunteer Mason Loring Bliss
SATELLIFE, an international non-profit organization based in Watertown, MA and a leading health
information provider to the developing world is seeking a Senior Director of Development.
If you would like to
Board of Directors
Chairman and Founder
Bernard Lown, M.D.
Dr. Bernard Lown is Professor of Cardiology Emeritus at the Harvard School of
Public Health and Senior Physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
He is in active cardiology practice at the Lown Cardiovascular Center in
Brookline, Massachusetts. In 1985 he was co-recipient with Dr. Eugene Chazov
of the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the International Physicians for the
Prevention of nuclear War (IPPNW), an
organization that they co-founded. Dr. Lown is also the recipient of the
UNESCO Peace Education Prize, the first Cardinal Medeiros Peace Award, as
well as numerous honorary degrees and international awards. In 1999, he was
recognized by the Guardian newspaper in London as one of the most
influential people of the 20th century.
Board Members
Harold Amos, Ph.D.
Dr. Amos is Professor of Microbiology Emeritus at
Harvard Medical School. During his longtime association with the school,
he has held other positions, including the Associate Dean for Basic
Sciences and Chairman of the Division of Medical Sciences. In 1995, Dr.
Amos was awarded the Public Welfare Medal of the National Academy of
Sciences. Harvard University bestowed upon him the honorary Degree of
Doctor of Science in 1996.
Nassib Chamoun
Nassib Chamoun is President/Chief Executive Officer, and member of the Board
of Directors of Aspect Medical Systems, Inc. Mr. Chamoun founded the company
in 1987, and he is the inventor of its core technology patents.
Aspect Medical Systems develops, manufactures, and markets the Bispectral
Index (BISTM) monitoring technology, which enables anesthesia providers to
assess a patient's level of consciousness and administer the appropriate
amount of anesthetics during surgery. Mr. Chamoun was a teaching and
visiting fellow in cardiovascular physiology at Harvard University from
1984 to 1987. He was named Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year 2000 in
the Health category.
Mark Lediard, M.P.H.
Mr Lediard is Chairman and CEO of Digital Arts and Sciences/Puerto
Rico. Mr Lediard was formerly Senior Vice President and Director of
Health, Nutrition and Population Programs for the Academy for Educational
Development (AED) in Washington DC, managing international programs in over
35 developing countries. While at AED, he developed an educational program
to support the economic and democratic reform process in Russia.
Sandy Pentland, Ph.D.
Dr. Pentland is Academic Head of the M.I.T. Media Laboratory; Co-Founder and
Director of the Center for Future Health, board member of the Learn Foundation
in Bangladesh. Newsweek Magazine named him one of the
100 Americans most likely to shape the next century. His overall focus is
on using digital technology for the worldwide reinvention of health,
education and community.
Michael J. Poulos
Mr. Poulos is retired Chairman & CEO of Western National Corporation and
former President of American General Corporation. Mr. Poulos currently serves
as a Director of American General Corporation and a Trustee of Century Shares
Trust, Boston. He is also a trustee/director of Colgate University, Sam
Houston Area Council Boy Scouts of America, the Houston Symphony and the
Houston Grand Opera.
Douglas Schair, M.B.A.
Mr. Schair is the former Vice Chairman of the Board
and Chief Investment Officer for the life insurance company Life Re
Corporation. A graduate of Colby College and Harvard University, Mr.
Schair serves as a trustee of Colby.
Edward A. Schwartz, J.D.
Mr. Schwartz is the former Chief Legal Counsel for Digital Equipment
Corporation. First serving on SATELLIFE's Advisory Committee, Mr. Schwartz is
former Acting Director for the organization. He holds a Law Degree from
Boston College School of Law and holds honors from Who's Who in America and
Who's Who in American Law.
Job Opportunity at SATELLIFE: Senior Director of Development
The Senior Director for Development has both hands-on fund raising responsibility and limited managerial duties. S/he is expected to raise increasing amounts of private funds from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other organizations, with a goal of securing six- and seven-figure gifts. Ability to grasp SATELLIFE's mission and field work is essential. Knowledge of international funding sources is a welcome plus. The Director for Development reports directly to the Executive Director.
The qualified applicant will have the minimum of a Bachelor's degree. Fundraising experience - including a proven record of success raising money from corporations, foundations and other organizations - is preferred; however, creative, energetic candidates with exceptional capabilities and a desire for relevant experience will also be considered. Applicants should possess excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively in both written and oral form, and a strong commitment to international humanitarian work. Some travel is required.
Send resumes to SATELLIFE, Human Resource Department, 30 California St., Watertown, MA 02472, FAX (617) 926-1212, or e-mail hladd@usa.healthnet.org.
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