The Medical Benevolence Foundation (MBF), announced today the appointment of three new members to the Board of Directors, bringing the total to 14 board members. Joining the board are Ms. Pauline (Tony) Hilton, Mr. Elias Schulze and Rev. Brian Marsh. Each has experience that will benefit and help advance MBF’s leadership in 21st century medical missions.
Ms. Pauline (Tony) Hilton is Clinical Practice Health Care Administrator for the Veterans Administration. She holds a Doctorate in Public Health and is a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner. In addition to her work with the VA Health System, Hilton has extensive international experience. Her expertise in setting up and managing family practice clinics for medically indigent patients and building coalition groups with local city leadership equip her with the skills and knowledge to bring a unique contribution to MBF’s vision and strategy.
Mr. Elias Schulze is co-founder and Executive Chairman of Kana Television, Ethiopia’s leading television network. He is also Managing Partner of The Africa Group, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on specialized opportunities in dynamic start-ups across Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana and Ethiopia. Mr. Schulze specializes in frontier markets investment, consulting and media. A former Engagement Manager for McKinsey & Company in Nigeria, Mr. Schulze brings extensive strategic business experience to MBF’s board. Currently residing in London, Elias is a graduate of Georgetown University and of the University of Oxford.
Rev. Brian Marsh is the Associate Pastor of Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina. Rev. Marsh holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and a Master of Divinity. Marsh brings a long history of spiritual ministry and a keen interest and background in supporting medical missions. He provides the perspective of a local church congregation that is highly engaged in outreach mission, serving both locally and internationally.
“We are delighted to welcome Ms. Hilton, Rev. Marsh and Mr. Schulze to the MBF Board,” said Dr. Robert Sloane, MD, MBF Chairman of the Board. “The caliber of integrity, insight, and intellect they will provide is impressive, and they will add value to the current outstanding MBF Board membership. We also thank the members of MBF’s board who have served faithfully and brought so much value. We wish them well.”
Andy Mayo, MBF’s President and CEO, offered that “the leadership of the Board of Directors throughout MBF’s 57-year history has been exemplary. Our new board members are well-equipped to guide and advise us as we continue establishing 21st-century medical missions. I look forward to partnering with each of them.”
“I have so much admiration for the approach MBF takes toward establishing healthcare capabilities for the long-run while making sure to be intentional about sharing the gospel,” said Rev. Marsh. “They provide hope for the future that is more than simply short-term aid. I am delighted to join the Board of Directors and help MBF continue the good work they are doing.”
About Medical Benevolence Foundation
Transforming lives by building sustainable medical ministries in developing countries is our goal – and has been since 1963. MBF (the Medical Benevolence Foundation) is an international Christ-centered organization. We are dedicated to building long-term partnerships to equip the local church in each country with the tools and resources that allow them to meet their community’s healthcare needs and share God’s good news. Over the last 57 years, MBF has served over 140 developing world partners (hospitals, clinics, and nursing schools) in 34 countries. Based in Houston, Texas, MBF is registered as a 501(c)3 organization in the USA. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.medicalmission.org.
