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Mark Dybul and Nick Hellmann Join Accordia's Leadership

November 3, 2009, Washington, DC: Accordia Global Health Foundation has expanded its leadership with the addition of Ambassador Mark Dybul to the Board of Directors and Dr. Nicholas Hellmann to Accordia’s International Council.

Ambassador Dybul currently serves as the co-director of the Global Health Law Center at Georgetown University Law School’s O’Neill Institute, where he holds the title of Distinguished Scholar. From 2006 to 2009, he served as the United States Global AIDS Coordinator, leading the implementation of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). There, he also oversaw U.S. government engagement in the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

In announcing his election, Board Chairman Hank McKinnell noted that “Mark’s belief in Accordia’s mission, coupled with his extensive experience with global health initiatives and efforts to fight infectious diseases, will be of great value in helping to guide Accordia’s work over the next several years.” Dr. McKinnell continued, “We are honored to have Mark as a member of our Board.”

Dr. Hellmann is the Executive Vice President of Medical and Scientific Affairs at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, where he provides strategic direction for programs and research initiatives, ensuring that children are at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs. Earlier, he served as the program leader of the HIV/AIDS Program at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

“Nick Hellmann has been a long-term supporter of Accordia,” said Accordia President Dr. Warner C. Greene. “His understanding of our work and his deep knowledge of the challenges and opportunities inherent in the global health arena will be tremendously useful as Accordia works to achieve its mission of overcoming the burden of infectious diseases by building healthcare capacity and strengthening medical institutions in Africa.”