George Gavrus

George brings 25 years of executive leadership experience in international nonprofit organizations serving communities across the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia. He holds degrees in Pastoral Theology, Biblical Theology, and Business Administration and is an ordained minister. His background includes leading mission hospitals, overseeing complex international operations, building strategic partnerships, and guiding multicultural teams in some of the world’s most challenging environments. Most recently, George has served as Country Representative for Mennonite Central Committee in Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq, providing leadership for a diverse portfolio of programs, including healthcare, which were implemented through local partners. Prior to that, he served for six years as Executive Director of CURE Children’s Hospital in Niger, where he led significant organizational growth, strengthened operational systems, expanded patient care, and deepened relationships with churches, government leaders, and donor partners. George also comes to MedSend with an existing connection to our ministry. During his time leading CURE Children’s Hospital in Niger, he worked alongside MedSend-supported healthcare professionals and saw firsthand the impact they were making. Interestingly, one of our former Board members served on the team that hired George into executive leadership at CURE. Those relationships have given him a meaningful connection to MedSend and firsthand knowledge of its impact. Throughout his career, George has demonstrated his commitment to developing local leadership, strengthening Christian healthcare ministries, and building organizations that deliver lasting impact. His experience and leadership align exceedingly well with MedSend’s mission of equipping healthcare professionals to serve Christ throughout the world.