Project C.U.R.E.
Delivering Health and Hope Around the World

Each week Project C.U.R.E. delivers approximately three to five semi-truck-sized ocean containers packed with the medical equipment and supplies desperately needed to save lives in hospitals and clinics in resource-limited countries. Janet Thomason and Jo Sullivan will share a behind the scenes look at how this lifesaving work is accomplished.  Both Janet and Jo will talk about their first hand experiences working in communities across the US and across the world. 

 

 

Tony's
3755 Richmond Avenue
Houston, TX 77046

 

Thursday March 23, 2023
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

No stranger to the world of nonprofits, Janet has a diverse history of nonprofit management and board development experience. Currently, she serves Project C.U.R.E. as the Director of National Procurement and is responsible for building relationships with manufacturers, distributors and medical facilities in order to secure the product donations which will ultimately help Project C.U.R.E. save lives in low-resourced countries. Each week, Project C.U.R.E. delivers approximately four semi-truck loads of donated medical supplies and equipment to desperately needy people around the world. Under her direction, the organization has implemented numerous programs to strategically increase the supply of life saving equipment available for countries in need. Approximately 200 cargo containers of equipment and supplies are shipped annually from Project C.U.R.E.’s seven distribution facilities.

 

Janet welcomes opportunities to speak to groups and share how healthcare professionals and related industries can use their resources to strengthen healthcare systems in vulnerable populations.

 

Janet has an extensive entrepreneurial background as well as professional experience in sales and marketing management. Her professional experience ranges from large to small corporations, having worked with Fortune 500 companies, as well as privately held corporations. Janet particularly enjoys opportunities to work within the international community and considers travel experiences with Project C.U.R.E. some of her most memorable experiences. Bringing past experiences together to improve healthcare for those in need has been extremely gratifying – and tons of fun!

 

An active member of the non-profit community both locally and globally; Mrs. Thomason serves on the San Jacinto College Biomedical Advisory Committee and on the Executive Board of The Partnership for Quality Medical Donations, a unique alliance of non-profit and corporate organizations committed to bringing measurable health impact to under-served and vulnerable people through active engagement with global partners and local communities.

 

A native Bostonian, Janet and her husband have lived in Houston for over 35 years. Project C.U.R.E. is all in the family for the Thomason’s. daughter, Dr. Alyssa Kalustian Thomason, volunteers with Project C.U.R.E., and has traveled to Ghana for clinic service. Son, Alexander, is a Biomedical Engineer and regular in our Clinical Engineering department.

 

 

Jo Sullivan is a dynamic, results-driven Executive Director-level leader with a passion for impacting community systems and growing the capacity of nonprofits.

Jo's current role is the Houston Executive Director for Project C.U.R.E. Project C.U.R.E. is the world’s largest distributor of donated medical supplies, equipment, and services to more than 135 countries. Jo is responsible for philanthropy and community outreach in Houston and across Texas.

Prior to Project C.U.R.E, Jo served as Houston SPCA's Chief Community and Development Officer. In her time there, she built a highly impactful development, communications, and marketing team and launched the first Community Outreach program resulting in food pantries, vaccine clinics, and partnerships with leading Human Services organizations in Texas.

Jo's previous professional accomplishments include notable contributions to Save the Chimps, Wounded Warrior Project, Toys for Tots, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), and other respected organizations.

In addition to her professional experience, Jo is a Licensed Master Social Worker and holds a Certification in Addictions Counseling. Jo serves on multiple boards and volunteers in prison re-entry counseling, pet foster programs, and teaches storytelling.