In Memoriam Our greatest resource has always been our dedicated staff, and for more than 40 years we have been the beneficiary of the wisdom and energy of countless remarkable people. We would not be what we are today without the contributions of the bright minds and open hearts that have left life but linger in legacy. We remember and honor those colleagues. Harriet Zulu (x-2021) Harriet Zulu joined the USAID DISCOVER-Health project in Zambia since its inception in 2016. As Social Marketing Director, Harriet led efforts to increase availability and affordablity of high-quality health products. Harriet dedicated her entire career to family planning and reproductive health, and to improving the health and welfare of her fellow Zambians. Her team looked to her for guidance both professionally and personally. She was a trusted friend and confidante and will be remembered for her warmth and generosity. Musyani Sikawakwu (x-2021) Musyani Sikawakwu joined the USAID DISCOVER-Health project in early 2019 as a Hygiene Assistant in the Kasama Hub in the Northern Province of Zambia. He supported the voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) Team in ensuring a safe environment for conducting VMMC procedures. Musyani will be remembered for working well with everyone and being courteous and respectful with everyone, especially clients. Kwyn Abrams (Died 1987) Kwyn Abrams came to JSI’s Washington, DC office in 1986. He was the first deputy director of FPLM and helped launch our global supply chain efforts, which presently include the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT (successor to FPLM), PEPFAR’s Supply Chain Management System, the Global Fund’s Voluntary Pooled Procurement mechanism, and the WHO/Global TB Drug Facility Procurement Services project. Andrew Agle (1942–2004) Andy Agle was an international tropical medicine expert and child survival advocate. He served as the chief of party for BASICS II in Nigeria from 2000 until 2004, working tirelessly to improve children’s survival and health. Andy’s career started at the CDC, where he spent 27 years focusing on, among other things, smallpox eradication. He went on to become the executive director of the Carter Center’s Global 2000 Program, and finally came to JSI, where he worked until the time of his death. Richard Ashiono Aromba (Died 2009) Richard worked with JSI between 1996 and 2006 as a driver for FPLM and USAID|DELIVER PROJECT in Kenya. When DELIVER ended in 2006, Richard went to Family Health International, where he worked until his death in 2009. Brice Atkinson (Died 1996) Brice worked on FPLM in JSI’s DC office and in Nigeria and in Nepal, where he served as chief of party. Assefa Ayalew (1972–2012) Assefa Ayalew joined JSI in 2004, when he was hired as a field officer for the Ethiopia Essential Services for Health project. Assefa, whose background was in public and environmental health, was a trainer and community health organizer. He was not only a hard worker and dedicated staff member; he was a generous and caring person who frequently surprised people with his great sense of humor. Assefa was a family-centered person who gave everything he had to better the lives of others. Colleagues in Ethiopia miss Assefa greatly and recall his special presence at staff events, where he evoked laughter with his imitations and had an uncanny ability to energize the team. Ram Bahadur KC (Dates unknown) Ram worked as a security guard in Kathmandu for JSI’s programs in Nepal. Krishna Badahur Basnet (Dates unknown) Krishna was a security guard in Kathmandu for JSI’s programs in Nepal. Walter Batchelor (1948–1994) Walter, a social psychologist and journalist, came to JSI’s Boston office in the late 1980s to work on HIV projects. In 1990, Walter moved to back to his native DC and began to work for JSI’s Resources for Child Health (REACH) project. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 << >> PARTNER WITH US We strive to build lasting relationships to produce better health outcomes for all. CONTACT US Subscribe To Our Newsletter Email Check out our past newsletters. Follow us: John Snow, Inc., and our nonprofit JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., are public health management consulting and research organizations dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world. Our mission is to improve the health of underserved people and communities and to provide a place where people of passion and commitment can pursue this cause. Expertise Applied Research & Evaluation Behavioral Health Capacity Building Digital Health Health Communication Health Supply Chain Management Health Systems Strengthening Healthy Communities HIV & Infectious Diseases Immunization Women, Children, and Youth United States International Join Our Team About Us Pay Online © 2021 JSI – John Snow, Inc. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Pay Online | JSI’s Anti-Trafficking Policy | Code of Conduct Helpline Back to top