Theresa works in the Department of Family & Community Medicine at Albany Medical College. She first became involved with Engeye when she helped coordinate the care of Susan Nabukenya, the first Engeye Scholar, while she was in the United States. She initially joined the Engeye Board of Directors in 2013 and has been a keystone on the Scholars Committee since its founding. She assists in the coordination of medical mission trips to Engeye and has led medical teams to Engeye 8 times since 2009. She carries this wealth of experience and perspective into the role of President for the Engeye team.