Announcing new additions to our leadership team

September 30, 2015 - The Possible Team

Possible announces commitment at the Clinton Global Initiative to rebuild earthquake-impacted healthcare infrastructure in Nepal and new additions to its leadership team. 

Leadership appointments made as company begins major expansion into Dolakha District, Nepal.

New York, Sept. 30, 2015

Possible, the nonprofit healthcare company serving the world’s rural poor, today announced a commitment to rebuild earthquake-damaged healthcare infrastructure in Nepal in partnership with the Nepali government.

At the Clinton Global Initiative 2015 annual meeting, President Bill Clinton shared that “[Possible] has committed to rebuilding Nepal’s healthcare system in the Dolakha District where almost 40% of the population now lacks access to healthcare. Working closely with the Nepalese Ministry of Health and Population, Direct Relief and others, Possible will expand its public-private healthcare model.”

“Amongst heartbreak and loss, the earthquakes have promoted solidarity and hope in the country,” said SP Kalanuee, Director of Governance and Partnerships for Possible. “We have spent 7 years learning how to build healthcare systems in the most challenging environments in Nepal. Now, we will be able to significantly contribute by rebuilding the healthcare system in Dolakha District, one of the most earthquake-impacted districts. In addition to those recognized by President Clinton, we are powered by our partners in this commitment including Cathay Pacific, Sharon Davis Design, TATA Trusts, Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation, Nepal Special Envoy for Reconstruction, and SunFarmer.”

Possible also announced two key additions to its leadership team. Dr. Ryan Schwarz joins as Chief Operating Officer, and Kevin Sinha joins as Chief Development Officer.

“As our CGI commitment highlighted, Possible has an opportunity and responsibility to further address both the chronic and acute healthcare challenges faced by the people of Nepal,” said Mark Arnoldy, CEO of Possible. “This will require scaling our organization in an unprecedented manner. Bringing in leaders like Ryan and Kevin will allow us to plan and execute at the next level.”

Dr. Ryan Schwarz rejoins Possible as Chief Operating Officer coming from Harvard Medical School, where he was a fellow in the Global Health Equity residency program. An early leader in Possible’s history, Schwarz will focus on scaling Possible’s integrated healthcare system across districts. “I’m deeply honored to return in the midst of the incredible progress we have made, and at such an important time in our organization’s and Nepal’s history,” said Schwarz. “The work our team has accomplished has been extraordinary: They have directly provided critical health services to over 275,000 patients who otherwise would have had none, and it has set a new precedent for healthcare in Nepal.”

Kevin Sinha joins Possible as Chief Development Officer coming from AppNexus, the world’s leading independent advertising technology company, where he served in sales and client services roles over five years, ultimately leading the sales and solutions engineering organizations. Kevin will focus on establishing world-class partnerships, revenue strategy, and scaling Possible’s development and marketing organizations. “I’m thrilled to join Possible,” said Sinha. “Our mission to deliver healthcare to the world’s poor is truly humbling, and our unwavering focus on impact and thoughtful organizational design resonates with my experiences in the private sector. I’m incredibly excited to bring those lessons learned to Possible’s efforts.”

About Possible

Possible is a nonprofit healthcare company that delivers high-quality, low-cost healthcare to the world’s poor. Possible is pioneering an approach called durable healthcare, which brings together the best of private, public, and philanthropic models. Since 2008, Possible has treated over 275,000 patients in rural Nepal through government hospitals, clinics, and community health workers. Learn more about Possible’s work at www.possiblehealth.org and the new commitment to rebuild here.

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