HOPE is an extensive effort that assists women and young girls in Nicaragua to achieve self-sufficiency by empowering them through good healthcare and education. HOPE envisions Nicaraguan women excelling to leadership roles in healthcare, education, technology, and social development to overcome disparities by focusing on the right of well-being.

MEET THE TEAM

Willie Ramirez is the Co-founder of HOPE and has a vision to reach many people in his home community of El Viejo. Willie is originally from Nicaragua, where he sustained serious injuries which brought him to the states for medical care. From that unfortunate event, Willie learned the importance of giving back to those in need. He has volunteered on many medical mission trips and would like to have a permanent location for the teams to come work at in the future. We are thankful to have someone with such a hard work ethic and charisma leading our team.

Lynda Snodsmith is also the Co-founder of HOPE. She has a passion and love for providing care for those who are in the most need. Lynda spends a lot of her time volunteering for various organizations and has been on multiple medical mission trips to Nicaragua. She was an x-ray technician for many years and has always had a love for the medical field. Our organization feels blessed to have such a passionate woman on our team. 

John Snodsmith is the Co-founder of HOPE. John is a retired radiologist and Tulane Medical School and Mayo Clinic alumni.  John's career spans several decades and during that time has been a member of the Koksakof Society, American Medical Association, Sangamon County Medical Society, Clinical Radiology SC, American Radiological Society, and is a veteran having served in the US Navy. The experiences he has had throughout his life bring a great dynamic to our team!

Nicaraguan Board

Leticia Garcia
Karla Garcia, C.P.A
Irela Pineda, M.D.
Luis Ramirez, j.d.
Francisco Sandoval, M.D.
Ivan Blandon, M.D.