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Published on: 3/11/2007
Last Visited: 3/11/2007
- Nancy A. Aossey, President & CEO, International Medical Corps
International Medical Corps had never responded to a domestic crisis in its 21-year history when Hurricane Katrina hit the U.S. Gulf Coast on Aug. 29, but chief executive Nancy Aossey knew almost instantly that would change when she saw the images of devastation on her television.
Aossey said the situation looked very much like what her agency confronted during relief operations after the South Asian tsunami, only this time it was Americans who suddenly found themselves without shelter, food or healthcare.After consulting with her senior staff, Aossey concluded that IMC could help and would.
"The aftermath of Katrina is the type of situation we are very familiar with," Aossey said.
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Aossey said, "It is gratifying that an industry leader like Tulane's School of Public Health recognizes the applicability of IMC's expertise to this disaster, as we recognize their leadership in public health.