JERRY ALLEN, M.D. – Volunteer Physician
Jerry Allen, M.D. has been a pediatrician in Washington, MO for 45 years. Jerry’s experiences on 16 trips to Honduras have reshaped his life. He cherishes the memories from each trip and hopes to enjoy many more. Dr. Allen lends his skills to bring comfort to children and parents alike!
JEN BROEDER-ALLEN, M.D. – Volunteer Physician
Jennifer Allen, M.D. is a family physician and joined the board after her first trip in 2003 and has been on 10 trips. She saw a need for annual fundraising and created the Beans and Rice Ball, which is now in its 15th year. Due to the global pandemic, our in-person fundraising efforts have been challenging, but Jennifer continues to be an invaluable asset to our organization!
TIM HUBER – Treasurer
Tim Huber currently serves as the Treasurer of WOM. He participated on the first trip in 1992 and a construction trip in 1999. He is the husband of Dr. Jackie Miller and is the proud dad of 5 adult children. Tim continues to be an instrumental force in the delivery of our annual Beans and Rice Ball. He is a talented organizer and tireless volunteer, having participated in almost every aspect of the mission since its inception!
PATTY KOCH, LPN – Women’s Health Coordinator
Patty is an LPN and has been involved in WOM since its first trip in 1992. After a securing a Rotary International Grant, Patty and Jan Long created the women’s health project in 2002. This service has provided dependable, safe gynecological care to young women and mothers in remote mountainous regions of Honduras.
JAN LONG – Trip/Volunteer Coordinator
Jan is a speech pathologist specializing in working with young children who have severe speech and language disorders. She became involved with WOM from the first year in a supportive role and in later years by organizing travel and personnel for the annual brigades. For the past 20 years, Jan has most enjoyed the role of translator in the WOM Pap Program.
TIM LONG, M.D. – President and Volunteer Physician
As one of the co-founders of the overseas mission, Tim has been traveling to Honduras for 30 years. “As a family physician, I can think of no better way to share my time and skills with those much less fortunate. The people of Honduras have changed my life and the lives of my family.” Tim said.
Prof. JANICE MEYER – International Liaison
Ms. Janice Meyer is a retired Spanish professor. For the past 30 years, Ms. Meyer has coordinated service projects in Honduras for various foundations and universities. She is committed to educating American students about the life and difficulties of those who live in developing countries. Ms. Meyer has been recognized by the Honduran government for her activities and enjoys a range of Honduran contacts and friends who help her accomplish her goals.
Dr. JACKIE MILLER – Vice President
Dr. Jackie Miller has been vice president of WOM for 30 years. She has helped organize the dental portion of the brigades and helps coordinate grants with the Washington Rotary Club. Jackie is a retired orthodontist from Washington, MO and was appointed as the Missouri State Dental Director. She recently earned an online master’s degree in public health from A.T. Still University-Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health. She is applying these newly acquired skills to improve the dental health of the people of Missouri and our patients in Honduras.
JOETTE REIDY – Board Member
Joette first volunteered with Washington Overseas Mission in Honduras as a translator for PAPs in 2011. She has joined the team on their annual medical brigade every year since. During the mission trips, she has worked on dispensing reading glasses and helped with translation. Currently, Joette helps coordinate the distribution of clothing, food supplementation and administers the Kids Against Hunger project. She is an active promoter of WOM among local high school and college students. Joette and her husband, Ed, own Happy Apples, a caramel apple company and apple orchards.