Board of Directors
Anusha Sulladmath, MPH
President
Anusha was born and raised in India and moved to the United States as a teenager. She first connected with GVH through its founder, Jennifer Hoock, while working together at a Kaiser community clinic in Seattle. What began as a shared passion for community health quickly grew into a lasting commitment. Since then, Anusha has joined multiple trips to Guatemala as a volunteer, trip leader, and as a student. The warmth of the Guatemalan communities and the breathtaking landscape remind her of the parts of India her family comes from, making each visit feel like a return to something familiar. With over a decade of experience in healthcare administration and a deep commitment to community health and equitable access to care, Anusha is pursuing a Master of Public Health at the University of Washington. GVH has been instrumental in shaping her understanding of how public health impacts many aspects of life and how autonomy and equity can be promoted in healthcare for all.
Carolyn Bain, MPH
Vice-President
Carolyn Bain (she/her/ella), MPH, is a bilingual Spanish/English public health professional. Born and raised in Seattle, she has spent over 20 years living and working in Latin America. She was a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Dominican Republic and worked with the Ford Foundation on sexual and reproductive rights in Chile. Carolyn coordinated clinical trials at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and then worked at PATH leading a breast cancer detection project in Peru. She was a project manager at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute focused on social health and cancer care research. Currently, Carolyn works at the Latino Center for Health, University of Washington. Carolyn was GVH's Executive Director 2013-2023.
Gabriela Maki
Secretary
Gabi has been involved in Guatemala Village Health since she was young. She is the daughter of Jennifer Hoock and is the inspiration behind the creation of Guatemala Village Health. Gabi has a Bachelor's degree in Applied Behavioral Science. She has been on the Board of Director's for many years and is excited to have her new role as secretary!
Treasurer
This position is currently open. If you are interested in working with Guatemala Village Health as a Treasurer, please reach out to us at office@gvhealth.org.
Deirdre Meyer
Board Member
Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Deirdre has her BA and MBA from of the University of Washington. She is co-owner of a small business, meori, Inc. and brings two decades of marketing and sales expertise to her role at GVH. Having spent 15 years living in Germany, Deirdre has a global perspective that enriches her professional and personal life. She and her husband have three adopted children from Guatemala who are all currently studying in the Seattle area.
Becca LaNasa
Board Member
Becca earned her Master’s in Organizational Leadership and spent her early career in management consulting for tech companies. She combines her business insight with a strong commitment to social impact through workforce development, advocacy, and strategic partnerships. She grew up overseas and holds dual citizenship between the US and Brazil, enhancing her ability to connect with diverse populations. Becca lives in Seattle with her husband and daughter and enjoys thrifting and baking in her free time.
Sarah Kent
Board Member
Sarah is a nursing student at Seattle University who first connected with Guatemala Village Health on the July 2024 jornada. Since that first trip, she has returned to Guatemala multiple times—spending more than two months in total volunteering, studying Spanish, and building relationships in communities around Lago Izabal and beyond. Sarah now manages GVH’s social media, supports Seattle-based events like the annual Guatemalan Independence Day celebration, and brings a background in public health, food justice, and storytelling. She is also a proud mom to two teenagers, a dog named Layla Cobweb, and two mischievous kittens named Doc and Pepper. Sarah is honored to be part of GVH’s mission and to continue deepening her commitment to health equity in Guatemala.
Lily Muehlhausen
Board Member
Lily has been involved with Guatemala Village Health since 2024, beginning as an intern before becoming Program Assistant. After traveling with the medical team in 2025, she is thrilled to continue her involvement as a member of the board. She graduated from Seattle University in 2024 with bachelor’s degrees in International Studies and French/Francophone Studies and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health in Infectious Disease Epidemiology at Columbia University. GVH has been the driving force behind her passion for global health and community-centered care, and she is honored to continue contributing to its mission of advancing health equity in Guatemala.
Dion Hutchings
Board Member
Dion joined the GVH Board in March of 2025 with a desire to give back. Originally from Australia, he now lives in Seattle and works as a software engineer at Redfin. Dion brings excellent business acumen to the board along with a superb sense of humor. He hopes to join a GVH trip to Guatemala soon!
Open positions!
Board Member
If you are passionate about helping our brothers and sisters in Guatemala through the improvement of nutrition, health, and education, join our Board! Write to us at office@gvhealth.org with any questions or to express your interest.