Our Staff

Founders of Healing Hands Global, INC

Martin G. Williams, MD   

Dr. Martin is the medical director and a full-time practicing physician at the Jungle Hospital in Rio Viejo. He continues to serve as a volunteer physician in other rural clinics within the country. He also serves as our transportation coordinator and project manager for the Jungle Hospital expansion project.

Wendy Williams

Mrs. Wendy serves as the hospital administrator, ministry accountant, director of volunteer/team logistics, as well as medical translator and education program co-coordinator.

 

Current Volunteer Staff

Tabitha Hiers, RN, MSN

Tabitha has been serving with the Jungle Hospital since May 2012. She graduated from the University of South Alabama in July 2023 with a Master’s degree in Nursing Administration. She serves as the director of nursing, team logistics/hospitality facilitator, and education program co-coordinator. 

Paige Prestholdt, LPN

Paige has been serving with the Jungle Hospital since October 2022. She was first called to be a medical missionary on Pentecost Sunday 2021. The following year she came to The Jungle Hospital with River Valley Church for a short-term trip. Only a few months later, she returned to serve full-time as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Pam Knight, MAT

Pam has a Masters degree in Elementary Education and a Specialty in Special Education from the University of Louisville. She has served in Education both in the United States and in Honduras since 1998. Pam serves as Director of the Children’s Center opening early 2024.

Caleb, Lauren, and Randi Genry

Lauren graduated from Harding University in 2016 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. She has previously worked on a step-down unit as well as the operating room. 

Caleb is a CPA and has previously worked in taxes and real estate. They, along with their two children, joined the Jungle Hospital team at the end of 2023. 

Interested in becoming a volunteer staff member? Begin the application process by filling out our Volunteer Interest Form today!

Current Missions Interns

Our Missions Internship Programs start in February and May. If you are interested in applying for our programs, click here to learn more!