Todd Anderson was born in Long Beach, CA. He enlisted in the US Coast Guard in 1991, serving for 24 years before retiring as a Lieutenant Commander in 2015. Upon retirement, he worked as a production supervisor and a project manager before becoming a government employee for the US Navy where he currently works as a branch manager for the Underway Replenishment Branch at Naval Base Port Hueneme. He and his wife Jessica married in 2019. They have three children together, one daughter and two sons. He currently serves as an elder at Community Presbyterian Church (CPC) in Ventura, CA. Todd is looking forward to supporting Jessica in her work with the Albanian Health Fund and working with CPC’s mission partner, Pastor Zef.

Julie Call has a degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Minnesota State University, Mankato, she has served individuals with neurodivergence, mental illness, and chemical dependency—experiences that deeply shaped her heart for compassionate ministry.

Julie is married to Tim, is a bonus mom to three sons, and a proud grandmother of three. She enjoys traveling, gardening, and spending time with their dogs, Jarvis and Lulah.

Dr. Tim Call received his MD from the University of Wisconsin in 1980 and then completed his internal medicine residency at Gundersen/Lutheran Medical Center, LaCrosse, WI. His hematology/oncology fellowship training was at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Following service in the US Navy Medical Corps, he was appointed to the staff of Mayo Clinic in 1997. Throughout his career at Mayo Clinic, he served as a clinician and educator. He also served as a section head in Hematology, head of the Mayo CLL disease interest group and Vice chair of Community Oncology. His research interests have included the epidemiology of CLL and lymphomas, familial CLL, clinical trials in CLL and hairy cell leukemia and provider/patient communication. He currently is an Emeritus Professor and supplemental consultant in the Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Robert “Greg” Chandler is a board-trained plastic surgeon and Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Tennessee. He completed his medical degree and General Surgery training at the University of Tennessee, followed by specialized training in Plastic Surgery at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.

During his career with the U.S. Air Force, Dr. Chandler served as a plastic surgeon at major military medical centers in San Antonio and Tacoma, Washington. He currently practices with a plastic surgery group in Memphis, Tennessee, with a particular focus on reconstructive surgery and complex wound care.

Jessica Carson is the proud mother of three adult children and a dedicated nurse of seventeen years. Her career has included fifteen years in the fast-paced world of Emergency Nursing and three years in Ambulatory Care, giving her a wide range of experience from critical, life-threatening situations to guiding patients on their path to wellness.

Over time, Jessica discovered that what she loved most about nursing was not only the patients she cared for but also the nurses she worked alongside. This realization shaped her professional journey as she recognized the deep need to encourage, equip, and strengthen nurses—who themselves often serve in demanding and exhausting environments.

In her walk with Christ, Jessica has embraced the true principles of Servant Leadership, where humility, compassion, and selfless care form the foundation of leadership. It was here that her nursing journey and her Christian faith beautifully converged. She sees her role not only as a nurse who treats illness and injury but also as a bearer of Christ’s light in places where pain, fear, and darkness can feel overwhelming—for both patients and fellow caregivers.

Jessica’s heart is to help nurses grow in both faith and resilience, teaching them to care well for themselves so they can continue to care faithfully for others. On this mission trip to Albania, she hopes to encourage and inspire nurses and nursing students to see their work not merely as a profession but as a calling—an opportunity to reflect Christ’s love and compassion in the world of healthcare.

Catherine is a Registered Nurse who lives in Germantown, Tennessee with her husband and 4 children. Previously she has worked in Transplant ICU, Heme/Onc as well as Research nursing. Currently she is working PRN at her children’s school as the school nurse. This will be her 7th year in Albania and she loves the students and families here. She cannot wait to meet new students and reconnect with those from the past.

Joshua is a Board-Certified Pediatrician working in private practice in Southeast Michigan. He has an extensive background in pediatric education. He trained at Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit, where he also served as Chief Resident. After training, he remained on staff for 10 years, during which time he was highly involved in medical student and resident education. Through moving to private practice, he has continued his teaching role in training medical students as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Michigan State University.

Joshua has been married to his wife, Hannah, for 13 years. They have two children, ages 11 and 9. Outside of medicine, Joshua is one of the pastors of his church, where he is also involved in the music ministry. In his spare time, he enjoys triathlons, hiking, visiting national parks, and having a good meal with friends.

Sophia Guess was raised in a large and loving family in Memphis, Tennessee, an environment that along with her church Grace Chapel PBC shaped her commitment to a life of service and compassion. She attended the University of Memphis, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. For the past five years, Sophia has worked in Neurological Critical Care, serving in both procedure-based roles and bedside nursing. Her clinical experience includes caring for high‑acuity neuro patients, supporting complex interventions, and providing steady, skilled care in demanding critical care settings. This is her first of hopefully many trips with the Albanian Health Fund.

Leonard “Jeff” Harris is a practicing hematologist from Memphis, Tennessee holding board certifications in both Hematology and Oncology. He and his wife Joanna are parents of 5 interesting people and are active in their church community. Jeff received his Doctor of Medicine in 2005 from the Medical College of Georgia; he completed a combined Med-Peds residency at Vanderbilt University in 2009. He worked full time in the Methodist University Hospital for 10 years, serving as medical director from 2016-2020 and won a national award for ED quality improvement initiatives. He has over a dozen peer reviewed publication and has served as volunteer faculty in the Divisions of Preventive and General Internal Medicine of the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center since 2010. He often receives teaching awards from medical students and residents, and he is known as an enthusiastic learner and educator.

Dr. Johnston is a graduate of Hahnemann Medical University and works in a private gastroenterology practice in Lancaster, PA. He is a retired Navy Captain and former head of gastroenterology at the National Naval Medical Center. He has joined multiple short term medical missions to Albania, Kenya and China. He holds two US patents for his GI research and has received numerous military, academic, research and humanitarian awards. He is the author of *17 Cairns, Encounters and Reflections from a Lifetime of Following God’s Trail*

General Surgeon – Allegheny Health Network (AHN), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Certified in General Surgery, Dr. William Nelson brings extensive experience in both elective and emergency surgical care to the Allegheny Health Network Surgery Group. His areas of focus include operations involving the stomach, small bowel, colon, gallbladder, bile ducts, and advanced hernia repair. He is also certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Dr. Nelson earned his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia and completed his surgical residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He is a member of the American College of Surgeonsand the Christian Medical and Dental Association, and serves as an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgeryat the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Passionate about medical missions and training future Christian physicians, Dr. Nelson volunteers with the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS), providing surgical care and teaching in resource-limited settings. His mission experience includes serving at Kijabe Hospital in Kenya and Bongolo Hospital in Gabon.

Dr. Luke Park graduated from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry in 2006 and completed a General Practice Residency at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. He relocated to the Seattle area with his family in 2011. Committed to continuing education, Dr. Park is a member of the American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, Seattle King County Dental Society, and Academy of Osseointegration. His clinical interests include family, cosmetic, and implant dentistry, with a focus on providing high-quality care in a safe and comfortable environment. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Park enjoys playing guitar and basketball, snowboarding, and spending time with his family.

Christi has been practicing physical therapy for over 27 years in the outpatient setting. She graduated from Chapman University in Orange, CA with her Masters in Physical Therapy in 1997. As a result, she then went on to pursue her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Western University of Allied Health Sciences in Pomona, CA in 2002. Consequently, she spent an entire year in a Manual Therapy based Residency program and possesses extensive certifications and experience in Functional and Integrative Manual Therapy, Vestibular Rehab, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Cranio-Temporal Mandibular Dysfunctions, and Sports Rehab. In addition, she is Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist, Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Pilates Instructor, Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator, Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist, Certified Weight Management Specialist, Certified Nutritionist, and Certified Clinical Instructor. In her spare time, Christi enjoys traveling and experiencing different cultures and is often considered a “foody”. She lives for outdoor activities including skiing, golf, volleyball, soccer, and hiking. Additionally, she loves singing and playing drums. She feels grateful to be able to share her life with her husband and two beautiful daughters.

Dr. Gary got into medicine after reading Proverbs 24:14: As a door turns on its hinges, so a sluggard turns on his bed. He then attented Oral Roberts University School of Medicine where he met his wife Dr Susan. After graduating both him and his wife did their residency in Family Medicine at Washington Hospital. Then three years with the US Air Force they went in Pennsylvania working in the clinic. They have been involved in educating medical students both in the US and Africa. Currently Dr. Gary serves with Medical Education International. They both have served in Honduras, Haiti, Togo, Gabon, Kenya, Jordan, Iraq, India and due to that their children have decided to serve in East and West Africa to see how wonderfully God works.

Eugene Smith is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. For 19 years he served as Program Director of the Cardiology Fellowship Program and currently serves as the Chief of Medicine at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock, Arkansas. Eugene has participated in a wide variety of medical missions across the world over the last 35 years. In 2015, he made his first trip to Albania. He and his wife Pam enjoy spending time with their 4 children and 3 grandchildren.

Jonathan Spenn, DMD is the Dental Missions Mobilizer for the Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA). Within CMDA, he serves on the CE committee as well as the advisory board for Medical Education International. Dr. Spenn received his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from Taylor University and his DMD degree from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine.”