Global Health Connections, Inc. (GHC) is an educational outreach 501(c)(3) nonprofit that
provides opportunities for people in Colorado to engage and learn about global health issues. GHC was founded by Dr. Blair Gifford a professor at the University of Colorado to provide global health education and outreach in the Denver Community.

Management Team

• Executive Director- Carrie Yasemin Paykoc.

•  Web Developer/Project Manager-Umit Kaya.

• Program Administrator- Jennifer Cummins.

• Curriculum Development-Karan Hutchins.

The Board of Directors of GHC, Inc. 

•          Chair - Blair Gifford, PhD. Professor of Intl Health Management, UC Denver
•          Zach Robison MBA HA, Health Adminstration Resident, University of Colorado Hospital
•          Andrew Jones, MD. Director, Family Medicine, St. Joseph Hospital
•          Colin MB Smith. International Consultant, Santa Cruz, California
•          Don Howard. Director, Kenya Youth & SOS Program
•          Grant Wilkins. International Director, Rotary International
•          Harriet Downer. Director, Logical Connections, Inc.
•          Maria Todd, PhD. CEO, Mercury Healthcare
•          Nan Jarvis. Retired teacher, Health & Hunger District Chair, Rotary District 5450
•          Sue Counterman. Science teacher, Colorado Academy