A Volunteer Blood Banker Abroad

What do blood safety, the Republic of Georgia, and fly-fishing all have in common? They are some of the diverse interests of our incredible volunteer Ruth Sylvester! She is the Director of Regulatory Services at America’s Blood Centers and has been volunteering with Global Healing since 2013. Currently, she is the Quality Management Trainer for our Georgian National Blood Safety Reform Program, launched in 2011 to improve the availability of safe blood in the Republic of Georgia. What do you find most rewarding about your volunteer work? I’ve been very fortunate in my life and have always had a desire… read more →