Action for Education Inc

Action for Education Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Schenectady, New York. Founded in 2015, the organization has a small team of 4 employees. Action for Education focuses on improving access to education and healthcare in rural Honduras. They construct tuition-free schools and medical clinics, providing vital services to communities in need. Their projects include a primary school serving over 300 students from Kindergarten through 9th grade, a nursing school, and a medical service trip program. The organization's medical service trip program has treated nearly 14,000 patients and conducts important public health research. They collaborate with local and national governments, as well as the Ministry of Health, to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of their initiatives. For inquiries, contact Action for Education Inc. at [email protected].

Action for Education (AcE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation established in 2015. The organization's primary focus is providing access to high-quality education and healthcare within underserved communities, with a particular emphasis on Honduras. AcE operates with a team exceeding 30 members, encompassing medical professionals, educators, and researchers. The team is dedicated to fostering sustainable futures for at-risk communities. AcE's operations are supported by a diverse team, including Michael Mastroianni, MD, who serves as President, and Jorge Encalada, RN, who is the President of Honduran Operations. Other key personnel include Vice President Michael Ciaramella, MD; Director of Operations for AcE Public School Lauren McCormick, DO; and Christi Nance, RN, who directs operations at the Trinidad School of Nursing. Jocelyn O'Kane, RN, oversees Service Trips operations, while Zenaida Enchill, MD, manages Orthopedic Surgery operations. Mimi Liebers serves as Co-Director of Outreach & Start-Up Initiatives. Alexander Hüther, MD, directs Ophthalmology operations, and Justin Soffer, MD, oversees ENT Surgery operations. Nicole Parentela, DO, directs Pediatrics operations, and Vincent Martello, DO, manages General Surgery operations. Mia Ellis is the Director of Educational Research and Advancement, and Carl Perry, MPA, serves as Director of Strategy & Grant Development. Barbara Batista is the Secretary and Director of Operations for Ancillary Health, with Ramone Brown also serving as Director of Operations for Ancillary Health. Mike Araujo is the Chief Information Officer, and Declan Crowley is the Brand Manager. Kevin Marzotto is the Director of Primary Care & Pediatrics Research, and Sophia Mavrommatis is the Co-Director of Surgical Research. Chelsea Osuji serves as the Director of Maternal Health Research, and Matthew Peltier is the Executive Assistant. Maegan Neilson is the Director of Fundraising for Service Trips, and Cally Waite is the Director of Fundraising for the Trinidad School of Nursing. Matilda Mastroianni holds the position of Treasurer. AcE's competitive advantages include its status as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, its team of over 30 members comprising medical professionals, educators, and researchers, and its focus on creating sustainable futures for at-risk communities. The company is dedicated to providing access to high-quality education and healthcare. AcE is committed to building sustainable futures for at-risk communities and demonstrates a passion for global health and service.