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Who we are?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Vital Solutions is a non-profit founded in the Seattle area with the goal of creating hope and empowering communities. We do this by providing: accessible healthcare and education to impoverished communities, relief to areas impacted by war and\/or natural disasters, and more. Vital Solutions is comprised of businessmen, medical professionals, educators, the Vital Solutions teams in Kenya and Pakistan, and volunteers. Vital Solutions also partners with several other organizations across the globe. Non-governmental, non-sectarian, and not-for-profit 501(c)3, Vital Solutions provides direct assistance to people and communities in need.<\/p>\n

The countries we are currently serving in are: Kenya, Pakistan, Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, Uganda, and Nepal<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Why We Exist?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Vital Solutions exists because there are countless people without any access to any form of healthcare in Kenya. Vital Solutions sees the need in the Empopongi, Maasai Mara tribe community for healthcare, as the nearest access to medical care is hours away. Because of this massive need, Vital Solutions has built a clinic that will provide access to care that otherwise be unattainable for this community.\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Our Story<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Over the last decade, Vital Solutions founder Ben Sterciuc traveled to Kenya and saw a desperate need for accessible healthcare. Ben left Kenya with a desire to return immediately and begin working to solve basic healthcare needs. Vital Solutions began as a dream to build a medical clinic in the hills of the Empopongi community for the Maasai tribe, yet grew into something much larger than Ben could have ever imagined.<\/p>\n

Ben has used his business and medical background to connect with partners across the world in order to actualize this dream. Years later this dream has become a reality not only in multiple locations across Kenya, but across several other countries where the impact of Vital Solutions still includes but goes beyond medical care.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Meet The Team<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Ben Sterciuc<\/p><\/div>

Founder<\/div>

Over the last decade, Vital Solutions founder Ben Sterciuc travelled to East Africa and saw a desperate need for accessible healthcare in Africa and primarily in Kenya.<\/p><\/div>

Ben left Kenya with a desire to return immediately and begin working to solve basic healthcare needs. Vital Solutions began as a dream to build a medical clinic in the hills of the Empopongi community for the Maasai tribe, yet grew into something much larger than Ben could have ever imagined.<\/div>
Ben has used his business and medical background to connect with partners across the world in order to realize this dream.<\/div>

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Flavius Sterciuc<\/p><\/div>

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR<\/p><\/div>

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Flavius Sterciuc has been involved in overseas work for over 15 years. He has a heart for the hurting and for people. He and his wife have two beautiful daughters and they are all in as a family.<\/div>\n
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SAMMY & ROSE CHACHA<\/p><\/div>

 KENYA NATIONAL DIRECTORS<\/p><\/div>

Sammy is the National Director of Vital Solutions in Kenya and Rose is the director of the Elevation Academy.
They have 3 beautiful daughters.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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JASON O’BRIAN<\/p><\/div>

PROJECT MANAGER<\/p><\/div>

Jason is a small business owner from Texas that has a heart for helping people across the world. He has led dozens of building trips across the world and we are blessed to have him on our team.\n<\/div><\/div>
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ASHER AZIZ<\/p><\/div>

PAKISTAN NATIONAL DIRECTOR<\/p><\/div>

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NATIONAL MEDICAL DIRECTOR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Tessa Payne is an advanced practice provider (APP) and has practiced in high-level pediatric critical care units for 20 years. She holds a doctorate degree from Duke University in healthcare program development. She, along with her husband and son, currently serve in a mission context in Nairobi, Kenya, where she works with Africa Oasis, Vital Solutions, Worldserve and the KAG medical ministries. She enjoys reading, traveling and eating good food.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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MARKETING DIRECTOR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Sara has had a heart for those suffering across the globe for as long as she can remember. She has been with Vital Solutions since 2021 and currently works as our administrative assistant + social content creator. She lives in Arizona with her husband, Bobby, and their two daughters.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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CIARA SANDELL\n<\/div>

MARKETING<\/p><\/div>

I recently graduated from Northwest University with my Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. My desire to pursue a career in nursing was ignited by my passion of caring for people, especially marginalized and disadvantaged populations.<\/div><\/div>
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BOOKKEEPING<\/div>
I am currently attending Northwest University, where I am a graduating senior studying digital marketing. I have a passion for helping and serving others, and am blessed to be working with Vital Solutions as an intern.\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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BEN STerCIUC<\/p><\/div>

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Andrew Bender, a Marine Corps Veteran, Financial Professional and Adjunct Professor joined Vital Solutions at the beginning of 2022. Andrew had previously visited Kenya with Vital Solutions and quickly saw how much of an impact one can make, this motivated him to get more involved. Andrew has a passion for helping others and uses his unique background to assist Vital Solutions in furthering our mission and vision.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Ani Petras<\/p><\/div>

BOARD MEMBER<\/p><\/div>

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Ani Petras is based in Portland, OR is a well respected business owner. She and her family have been involved with missions for over 20 years all over the world. She has a heart for people and we are honored to have her on our board.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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BOARD MEMBER<\/p><\/div>

Caleb Stewart is a Shareholder Attorney at a downtown Bellevue law firm. Having been born in Africa and serving in Africa for much of his life, Caleb joined the Vital Solutions Board in 2019 with a distinct passion to serve Vital Solutions and those in need in Africa. Caleb is pleased to be able to use his legal and professional background to drive the mission, vision and values of Vital Solutions towards greater impact in Africa and beyond.<\/p><\/div>

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Claudius Nan<\/b><\/p><\/div>

BOARD MEMBER<\/p><\/div>

Claudius Nan is a husband and a father. He is a Lee University graduate with two bachelor degrees in Telecommunications and in Theological Studies with an emphasis on Discipleship. <\/p>\n

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He is the owner of Walkway Management South Florida and is considered an expert in the growing Floor Safety industry. Claudius went to Africa in 2010 with Dr. Ben Sterciuc and was deeply moved by the needs of the people of Africa. He has been looking for a way to get involved for years and has joined the Vital Solutions mission in January of 2023.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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BOARD MEMBER<\/p><\/div>

Cornel Tibu is a Chicago area prominent businessman and leader. We are very excited to have Cornel on our board as he brings new and fresh ideas on how to better reach the Chicago local community so we can do more globally.<\/p><\/div>

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