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Governance

At the helm of MSA, are committed and active stakeholders who create and manage our programs. 

 

Their leadership drives innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in medical surplus management.

Board Officers - Committee Chairs - Staff 

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Denise Sears
Leadership Council Chair
 

President & CEO SOS International, Global health expert and progressive business leader. Demonstrated success in the development and execution of innovative growth strategies and performance improvement plans in both for-profit and non-profit sectors. Denise brings a transformational record of service and innovation in global health. Since taking the helm at SOS in 2016, she has led the organization to new heights: Under her stewardship, SOS diverted over 2000 tons of reusable medical supplies and equipment from local landfills to clinics and hospitals in 96 countries map.org+7myemail.constantcontact.com+7linkedin.com+7. A 2024 Simply Business podcast highlighted her leadership in driving 500% growth at SOS, emphasizing her commitment to advancing global health equity through innovative, philanthropy-driven initiatives. podcasts.apple.com. Recognized as a 2023 Nonprofit Visionary Leader by Louisville Business First, Denise has been celebrated for her mission-driven approach and measurable impact in global healthcare access styleblueprint.com+7bizjournals.com+7linkedin.com+7.

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Lorie Burnett
Standards and Accrediation Chair
 

Ms. Burnett leads the Task Force for Global Health TEPHINET Accreditation and Quality Improvement team. She enjoys working closely with the Accreditation Working Group and educating program directors about accreditation in creative and interactive ways. She joined TEPHINET from the CDC Foundation, where she was a Senior Program Officer specializing in PEPFAR, among a larger portfolio of public health projects. She previously worked for DeKalb County, Georgia, where she managed federal programs supporting social services and affordable housing development, as well as the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta and the New York City Department of Homeless Services. She served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Korogwe, Tanzania with a focus on community development and girls’ health education. Prior to joining the Peace Corps, she was a high school teacher for five years. She holds a bachelor of arts (BA) degree from Wake Forest University, a master of education (MEd) degree from the University of Georgia, a master of public administration (MPA) degree from New York University, and earned her Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate in 2019.

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Chris Palombo
MSA Board of Directors Secretary
 

President & CEO MAP International Chris served for 13 years as the CEO of Dispensary of Hope, a charitable organization dedicated to increasing medication access for uninsured patients in the U.S. He holds a Master of Healthcare Management degree from Lindenwood University, as well as a Master of Arts from Wheaton College. He is a U.S. Presidential Leadership Scholar, the former chair of the MedSurplus Alliance, and serves on the board of Charity Pharmacies of America.

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Josh Kravitz
Interim Executive Director
Ex Officio Board Member

President & Co-Founder of Extra Good, LLC. I turn ideas into action that create better aid for a better world. By applying a lens of social justice to develop, scale, and refine programs with nonprofit organizations and social enterprises, I am a catalyst for quality and forward momentum.

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Greg Folz
MSA Board of Directors Treasurer  Kits4Life Advisory Council Chair

Mr. Folz is a 30-year veteran of the life sciences industry where he has overseen the conduct of more than 800 clinical trials. Recognized as one of the Top 20 Innovators in the research industry in 2018, Folz is also a recipient of the Innovation Award for the Society for Clinical Research Sites for his creation of an international nonprofit program to enable the life sciences industry to repurpose surplus clinical trials supplies for humanitarian aid in underserved regions (www.kits4life.com). In collaboration with the top pharmaceutical companies in the world and the Task Force for Global Health, the organization has now supplied much needed medical supplies and equipment to humanitarian aid organizations in 15 countries. Folz serves as a national consultant and speaker on the development of clinical research operations and business structures, and has assisted more than a dozen US hospital systems, networks, and physician groups on the strategic growth of their clinical research operations. Folz is also the co-founder of the Cardiovascular Research Consortium [www.cardiorc.com], a nationwide network of community-based cardiology practices, where he is overseeing the creation of one of the nation's largest platforms of real world data for academic research. Prior to his career in the life sciences industry, Folz excelled in healthcare administration, where his strategic marketing efforts were featured in US News & World Report, Fortune, Advertising Age, Hospital Magazine, Modern Healthcare, numerous other trade journals, and in four college textbooks.

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Sarah McCormick
Program Manager
 

Strategic and results-driven leader with a strong record of driving organizational growth across sectors. Skilled in building operational strategies, optimizing programs, and delivering impactful community solutions. Proven success in leading diverse teams, mentoring talent, and aligning stakeholders around shared goals. Key achievements include developing multi-year strategic plans, onboarding 250+ interns, and launching leadership and community initiatives that strengthened engagement and performance. Passionate about operational excellence, clear communication, and collaborative problem-solving. Always open to connecting with professionals who value strategy, efficiency, and innovation.

Advisory Councils and Program Committees

MSA Leadership Council

Leading our program is a diverse Leadership Council that includes leaders from medical surplus recovery organizations. This council, working with the Kits4Life Advisory Council and Standards, Accreditation Committee and other stakeholders, brings together a wide range of expertise and perspectives to effectively guide our initiatives.

 

Britta Latz

Chief Executive Officer

MedWish Medworks

Ozzy Samad

President

Brother's Brother Foundation

Walter Ulrich

President & CEO

Medical Bridges, Inc.

Josh Kravitz

Interim Executive Director MSA. Ex Officio Member

Kits4Life Advisory Council

The Kits4Life Advisory Council offers guidance, assistance, and advocacy to enhance access to and repurposing of surplus medical supplies for humanitarian aid through the Kits4Life program. Comprised of dedicated volunteers, our council brings expertise from the life science industry and insights into the availability of surplus medical supplies, supporting the mission of MedSurplus Alliance and its affiliated organizations.

 

Jean-Marc Yellier MSc, MBA

Clinical Research- Global Innovation Lead Sanofi 

Jessica Shepherd, MBA

Senior Director, Solution Consulting Parexel

Julie Diaz

Learning & Development Project Manager 

Sanofi

Kim Ray

Independent Consultant 

Marcel Hollenstein

Senior Clinical Operations Leader PDG

Roche 

Gretchen Randlett

Executive Director, Expanded & Continued Access

Lilly

Thomas Rooney

Global Project Leader

R&D Corporate Social Responsibility

Sanofi

Standards and Accreditation Committee

The MedSurplus Alliance Standards & Accreditation Committee provides volunteer oversight to develop and manage MedSurplus Alliance Standards and Accreditation programs, materials, and activities.  The committee's primary role is to ensure responsible, transparent, and fair due process in committee proceedings and accreditation program management.

 

Lori Burnett,  MPA, MEd, PMP

Accreditation and Quality Improvement Team Lead TEPHINET's Accreditation and Quality Improvement team.

 

Dr. ​Brenda A. Leath, DPS, MHSA, PMP 

Biomedical Ethicist & Health Policy StrategistPresident & CEO, Leath & Associates

 

Justin Holder 

Compliance Manager

Dispensary of Hope

Mahamadou Dao, MPA, LLM

Project Coordinator, 

TEPHINET, Task Force for Global Health

Mailing Address

730 Peachtree St, NE #570

Atlanta, GA  30308-1244

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