Cheerful Heart Mission volunteers and local team members gathered outside the clinic building

Our Team

The people who carry out the work

A volunteer board of directors in the United States works with community leaders in the border region to ensure the Cheerful Heart Mission vision is realized and its goals are achieved through the projects and programs needed most. Dental and medical professionals, musicians, and educators from the United States volunteer their time and talents during annual mission trips. And a combination of full-time and part-time paid staff and dedicated volunteers living in the border region carry out the daily work.

Board of Directors

  • John Cornwell

  • Carol Cornwell

  • Dr. Janet Tracy

  • Dr. Pam Alberto

  • Greg Wroclawski

  • Dr. Art Sheppell

  • Stephen Cornwell

  • Leah Raymond

Mission Leadership

  • Luis Fragoso

    In-Country Manager

  • Frances Fragoso

    Mission Support

  • Nicolas R. Amadis

    School of Music Manager

  • Dr. Daphka Jerisma

    Mission Dentist · Tilori, Haiti

  • Kimberly Carballo

    Jacobs Virtual Academy Director

Cheerful Heart School of Music

Instructors teach across three communities along the border, bringing music education to children who would not otherwise have the chance to learn.

Loma de Cabrera

  • Justo German Caba Vargas

  • Ruben de Jesus Tavarez Ramirez

  • Daury Misael Ureña Gomez

  • Yefry Daurin Caba Perez

  • Marielys Anabel Reyes Vargas

  • Dinora Altagracia Ogando Peralta

  • Ana Luisa Cuello Guzman

Villa Anacaona

  • Absolu Johnny

Tilori

  • Idony Joseph

  • Emmanuel Jn Louis

  • Edner Delius

  • Zachari Pierre Louis

  • Josinssy Joseph

  • Weiderben Desarmes

  • Kedex Abel

Volunteers

Much of the work depends on the generosity of individuals and congregations who give their time freely.

  • Kim DeFelice, CPA

    Accounting Manager

  • Tonny Scognamiglio

    The Music Den

  • Iglesia Methodista Libre

    Loma de Cabrera, DR

  • L’eglise Foi Apostolique

    Tilori, Haiti

    • Anicex Joseph · Pastor

  • The Community Church

    Kinnelon, New Jersey

    • Mike Leahy · Pastor
    • Amanda Garcia · Missions and Outreach Manager

  • Echo Lake Church

    West Milford, New Jersey

    • Jeff Riley · Pastor

Join the team

Dentists, physicians, nurses, engineers, music instructors, and musicians all have a place on a mission team. So do supporters who simply want to help.

Get Involved Donate