Our Mission
Since MEDICO’s founding in 1990, our mission has been to improve the quality of life of Central Americans by promoting and providing healthcare in communities where care does not exist. We do this in 3 main ways:
Medical
MEDICO deploys short term medical and dental teams consisting of our volunteers and local healthcare professionals. We provide primary health care in poor, remote communities where such care would otherwise be unavailable.
Education
We implement educational programs using both volunteer staff and local professionals. These could be community public health classes in such areas as sanitation, nutrition and family planning. MEDICO also provides professional level classes for doctors, nurses and first responders.
Construction
MEDICO organizes, funds and supervises construction and repair work to create or improve community facilities such as rural clinics, schools and water systems.
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mission teamsMeet MEDICO’s Board of Directors
MEDICO's leadership has many years of experience of serving in the nonprofit field. Each member feels it a privilege to serve in this capacity and is deeply dedicated to MEDICO's mission of humanitarian service.
Craig McBurnett
- Involved with MEDICO as logistical trip coordinator and Spanish translator since its inception in 1990
- Is a retired international telecom executive.
- Had great experience in team leadership and team organization.
- Resides in Virginia with his wife, Margaret Ann.
Craig McBurnett
- Involved with MEDICO as logistical trip coordinator and Spanish translator since its inception in 1990
- Is a retired international telecom executive.
- Had great experience in team leadership and team organization.
- Resides in Virginia with his wife, Margaret Ann.
Lynda Peters
- A co-founder of MEDICO (along with husband, Norm), served as Executive Director for over two decades.
- Has a deep passion for humanitarian service and is a strong advocate for the most vulnerable, sharing her heart and soul for the mission of MEDICO.
- Garnered special recognition from First Lady Mary Flake de Flores of Honduras for her work with the underserved of her country and was recognized for her efforts in getting a pregnant women’s center built which was aptly named after her.
- Has led numerous teams to Central America since its inception in 1990.
- Resides in Texas and loves sharing volunteer time in her home community.
Lynda Peters
- A co-founder of MEDICO (along with husband, Norm), served as Executive Director for over two decades.
- Has a deep passion for humanitarian service and is a strong advocate for the most vulnerable, sharing her heart and soul for the mission of MEDICO.
- Garnered special recognition from First Lady Mary Flake de Flores of Honduras for her work with the underserved of her country and was recognized for her efforts in getting a pregnant women’s center built which was aptly named after her.
- Has led numerous teams to Central America since its inception in 1990.
- Resides in Texas and loves sharing volunteer time in her home community.
Mike Moxness
- Actively involved with MEDICO as a nurse and educator since 2011.
- Works with other international humanitarian aid organizations in Central America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
- A registered nurse in emergency medicine
- Previously an attorney and chief counsel for a NYSE-listed corporation in the wholesale/retail food industry.
- Decades of experience working and teaching in the field of search and rescue and wilderness medicine
- Lives in Alaska with his wife, Diane.
Mike Moxness
- Actively involved with MEDICO as a nurse and educator since 2011.
- Works with other international humanitarian aid organizations in Central America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
- A registered nurse in emergency medicine
- Previously an attorney and chief counsel for a NYSE-listed corporation in the wholesale/retail food industry.
- Decades of experience working and teaching in the field of search and rescue and wilderness medicine
- Lives in Alaska with his wife, Diane.
Bob Lacy
- Currently an immigration attorney serving clients from over 80 countries, with particular focus on Central American immigrants
- Served as telecommunications executive for nearly 25 years, including CEO of international Mexican telecommunications firm
- Former US Air Force attorney in US and Europe
- Deep passion for working with youth and the outdoors, with decades of experience in scouting, wilderness hiking and camping
- Lives in Fairfax, Virginia with his wife Cathy.
Meet MEDICO’s Operating Committee
Chris McGinnis
- Involved with MEDICO since 2016 in construction management of clinic and school projects
- Retired owner and executive in recycling equipment manufacturer
- Extensive experience in managing international projects
- Supports multiple environmental and wildlife organizations
- Lives in Seattle, Washington area with his wife, Jackie
Chris McGinnis
- Involved with MEDICO since 2016 in construction management of clinic and school projects
- Retired owner and executive in recycling equipment manufacturer
- Extensive experience in managing international projects
- Supports multiple environmental and wildlife organizations
- Lives in Seattle, Washington area with his wife, Jackie
Keith Rojek
- Actively involved with MEDICO since 2009
- Traveled and participated with many International aid organizations in Central and South America
- Participated in US Missions of Mercy with Illinois State Dental Society.
- Active educator on Dental health in local Chicagoland communities.
- Involved with the Dental component of MEDICO, securing and supplying teams with needed equipment, supplies and education materials.
- Active Dental practitioner with large urban practice in Chicago, Il since 1981 providing services in all phases of General Dentistry, Infection control , oral surgery, and restorative issues.
Keith Rojek
- Actively involved with MEDICO since 2009
- Traveled and participated with many International aid organizations in Central and South America
- Participated in US Missions of Mercy with Illinois State Dental Society.
- Active educator on Dental health in local Chicagoland communities.
- Involved with the Dental component of MEDICO, securing and supplying teams with needed equipment, supplies and education materials.
- Active Dental practitioner with large urban practice in Chicago, Il since 1981 providing services in all phases of General Dentistry, Infection control , oral surgery, and restorative issues.
Meet MEDICO’s Team Administrator
Jean Davis
- Provides trip coordination for MEDICO teams
- Has worked with MEDICO since 2011
- Retired Special Education teacher
- Leads a volunteer group that makes and distributes sustainable feminine hygiene products to girls/women globally
- Lives in TX
Jean Davis
- Provides trip coordination for MEDICO teams
- Has worked with MEDICO since 2011
- Retired Special Education teacher
- Leads a volunteer group that makes and distributes sustainable feminine hygiene products to girls/women globally
- Lives in TX
Volunteer Spotlight
Someone said my trip to Honduras was serendipitous. I could not agree more. By easy accident I stepped into a new life perspective – gratefulness. The opportunity to serve the community in Copan changed my life perspective. I am grateful for small niceties I take for granted – the ease of a life I once thought was too stressful, my children’s easy access to quality education and healthcare, and the opportunity to practice nursing with modern advantages.
I knew nothing of MEDICO before I heard of this trip and met the wonderful people with whom I served this. I was welcomed as a peer and friend. To think this group has brought care to Honduras all these decades is amazing. I see that those that served with MEDICO over the years are richer for their experience. The experience certainly reignited my waning love of nursing after a long two years of global pandemic! We cared for a grateful many in our week in Copan. I look forward to returning to Honduras with MEDICO. This trip was work, it was life enriching, it was sublime. Honduras 2023…I cannot wait!
Afomu Kelley
Registered Nurse - Maryland
