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Leonardo Mendieta - Ecuador

Something about me that you might not know: I am a provinciano (or I'm provincial), as they say in Loja, Chazo from Celica. Chazo is a local word meaning a local person who wears a poncho and sombrero and lives in the country.

Kathy Moore - HQ

A History with Heifer: In 1958, I traveled to Japan with my father Donald Baldwin, a Methodist minister from Washington and an original Seagoing Cowboy. We delivered a shipment of Holstein heifers through the Heifers for Hokkaido project. They also met up with Dan West's son, Phillip, during their trip.

María Gloria Quispe - Peru

What attracted you to work for Heifer? The fact that Heifer works with sustainable development, which includes economic, social and environmental spheres.

Geneti Nemera - HQ

Something about me that you might not know: I did my first surgery at the age of 12, after my chicken was attacked by a feral cat. The cat poked a hole in the chicken's chest and the chicken started to breathe through the hole instead of its mouth/beak. We had no vet service in the village, so I knew no help was coming. I loosened the skin from the unaffected area of the chicken's chest, pulled the skin together to cover the hole in its chest, and sutured the skin together. The chicken started to breathe through its mouth/beak immediately. I was so happy to see the progress.

Catherine Scott - California

What has been the most memorable experience you have had while working for Heifer? There are so many “Heifer Highs” to choose from, but I would have to say that leading the study tour to Bolivia in 2010 ranks at the top. I fell in love with the country, the people, and especially the incredible study tour leaders (former Heifer Bolivia staff Cinthya Linale and Marcelo Alvarez). We were honored to witness Filiberto Lopez be awarded the Golden Talent award. I will never forget him saying, “Everything I have done is for my community. That is why I am happy.” I hope to retire in Tarija, drinking fine Bolivian wine, someday.

Isaree Khreusirikul - Thailand

What attracted you to work for Heifer? Heifer believes that lifting people out of poverty is not just about distributing inputs, but it is also about building communities, producing deeper level impact and transformation. Heifer reinforces the practice of "Passing on the Gift," which is one way of creating sustainable development.

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