Wes James is a Research Alliance Specialist in the Office of Research Affairs, Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda, CA. He is also a volunteer/director for the Loma Linda Broadcasting Network South Asia Channel (LLBN SA). He began his career as a pastor in India. He enjoys planning and coordinating mission projects.
Marilynn Smith Carpenter was an administrator, owner for many years in health care, and now owns and operates a construction company with her husband Gary Carpenter for over 20 years. Bible study and prayer ministry is her great joy.
Pramila Thadi serves as Manager for the Loma Linda University Shared Services - Finance. She has worked in various capacities in LLUH such as accountant for Adventist Health International, LLU Foundation Investments and Endowments, Accounting for LLU Real Estate and Retail, and Supervisor for Loma Linda University Shared Services on Budgets, Financial reporting to Administration, Audit Preparation, Accounts Payable and Receivable.
JoAnne Lafever spent 27 years as a teacher, principal and Director of Education in Pakistan, Niger, Taiwan and Guam-Micronesia. She also taught in public and Seventh-day Adventist schools in different states in the US between stints in the mission field. She served as an Adjunct Professor at La Sierra University before retiring, and is currently enjoying babysit her grandchildren.
Kerry Heinrich, JD, is the Chief Executive Officer of Adventist Health based in Roseville, CA. Previously he served as CEO for Loma Linda University Health hospitals, Loma Linda, CA.
Stephen Guptill, PhD, served as an educator in various countries - United States, Bangladesh, Singapore, and Philippines. His last appointment was as president of Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS), Philippines.
J.C. Urban currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for SAC Health System, a Federally Qualified Health Center, based in San Bernardino, California. Prior to that, he worked as the Assistant Vice-President of Finance for Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group. In the early part of his career, he also spent 12 years in various mission capacities on the island of Guam.
Chanda Marines, MBA, is a dedicated Project Manager within the Office of Research Affairs at Loma Linda University. Her passion for effective project management is built on eight years of experience at the Adventist Development Relief Agency (ADRA) International. Outside of her professional endeavors, Chanda enjoys quality time with her family.
Cherie Appleton Eickmann, DDS, serves as a part-time dentist, and a full-time mother. Her goal is to promote dental ministry around the world, and get the young adults interested in outreach and Christian service.
