Empowering Communities, Redefining Healthcare, Transforming Lives

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Diverse global communities engaging in healthcare and education, alongside cutting-edge technology.
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Who We Are

Bridging Innovation and Humanity

The Global Impact Project was founded to solve some of the world’s most urgent challenges by uniting the power of technology, innovative partnerships, and a commitment to equity. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are an action-driven organization dedicated to improving healthcare access, education, and community empowerment across the globe. Our mission is simple yet bold: to connect underserved communities with life-changing resources and opportunities.
By leveraging cutting-edge technology and partnering with institutions, governments, and local leaders, we are making the impossible, possible—one community at a time.
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Our Purpose

From Atlanta, Georgia, the Global Impact Project serves as a catalyst for change, addressing disparities in healthcare, education, and empowerment. By merging innovation with action, we create pathways for lasting transformation in underserved communities worldwide.

Impact Highlights

  • 50,000+ lives transformed through technology-driven healthcare initiatives.
  • Strategic Partnerships with Google, University of Buffalo, UWI, and Zayn B. Ennis Foundation.
  • Global Reach spanning the Caribbean, Latin America, and beyond.
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Our Partners

Collaboration drives everything we do. Our partners bring expertise, innovation, and resources to help amplify our impact:

Google:

Transforming healthcare with AI and data-powered solutions.

The SUNY-UWI Health Research Consortium

Advancing global health through groundbreaking research and innovation.

University of the West Indies:

Supporting Caribbean communities with programs in education, healthcare, and sustainability.

Zayn B. Ennis Foundation:

Empowering the next generation through youth development initiatives.

Healthcare Innovators:

Partnering with global leaders to deliver scalable, life-saving programs.

Our Achievements

  • Established telehealth hubs in underserved regions, providing access to critical care.
  • Trained over 1,000 clinicians and healthcare professionals on innovative technologies.
  • Delivered impactful youth-focused initiatives in partnership with the Zayn B. Ennis Foundation.
  • Launched healthcare empowerment programs benefiting thousands of families in the Caribbean and Latin America.
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Executive Team

Ative S. Ennis

Co-Founder & Co-Chair

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Gene D. Morse

Co-Chair

PharmD, FCCP, BCPS

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Tamiann Johnson

Executive Director

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Kerene Stephens

Chief Financial Officer

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Omar Stephenson

Chief Technical Director

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Dahlia Irons

Program Director

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Ative S. Ennis

Co-Founder & Co-Chair

Ative S. Ennis is a pioneering entrepreneur and digital strategist with over 25 years of experience leading innovation and transformation across multiple sectors globally. As Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Global Impact Institute, Ative is spearheading initiatives to bridge healthcare equity gaps in developing countries through groundbreaking solutions in health informatics, artificial intelligence, and workforce development.
A visionary leader, Ative is the driving force behind the Community Healthcare Practitioners’ Initiative, which mobilizes and trains young talent in Jamaica and Mauritius to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This initiative empowers communities by equipping healthcare practitioners with the skills to track and manage NCDs, fostering grassroots healthcare solutions in underserved regions. Ative envisions this program as the cornerstone for developing a Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) ecosystem, creating a new industry that delivers high-quality healthcare services while generating economic opportunities in developing nations.
Leveraging his expertise in artificial intelligence, Ative is championing the integration of AI tools with health informatics systems to deliver better health outcomes. By empowering clinicians to make more informed decisions with real-time data and predictive analytics, Ative is redefining the role of technology in healthcare. His work focuses on creating scalable, AI-driven ecosystems that improve diagnostics, enhance patient care, and build resilience within healthcare systems.
Ative also serves as the President and CEO of the MTE Group, where he oversees a diverse portfolio of companies spanning residential and commercial development, health informatics, financial services, and sports management. Under his leadership, MTE Group has pioneered innovative healthcare solutions, including Pharma Vigilance platforms and telemedicine frameworks, tailored for developing economies.
Throughout his career, Ative has demonstrated his ability to drive transformative impact:
  • Spearheading the establishment of Jamaica’s first Credit Bureau.
  • Developing smart classroom initiatives to improve educational outcomes in Jamaica.
  • Facilitating major infrastructure financing projects, including $138 million for energy development in the Dominican Republic and $18 million for a luxury hotel acquisition in Florida.
Ative’s leadership extends to his role as Senior Research Fellow and Head of Business at the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC), where he supports tourism-dependent economies in building resilience. His dedication to sustainable development is reflected in his work with organizations such as the Sustainable Development Leadership Committee at SUNY Buffalo and the Zayn B. Ennis Foundation.
An alumnus of Florida International University and Columbia University, Ative is a sought-after keynote speaker, regularly addressing global audiences on topics such as healthcare equity, AI-driven innovation, and the socioeconomic impact of digital transformation.
His commitment to leveraging technology and talent to solve pressing global challenges defines his work at the Global Impact Institute and beyond.

Ative remains unwavering in his mission to create lasting change, inspiring a new generation of healthcare practitioners and innovators to shape a more equitable future for all.

Gene D. Morse, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS

Meet our Co-Chair

Gene D. Morse, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, is a SUNY Distinguished Professor in the UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of the Translational Pharmacology Research Core in UB’s New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences. 
He also is co-director of the SUNY Global Health Institute. Morse has been actively involved in HIV clinical pharmacology research since the introduction of antiretrovirals in 1986, with more recent emphasis on HCV infection and drug development. He has National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases support for the UB AIDS Clinical Trials Group, Pharmacology Specialty Laboratory and a contract for the HIV Clinical Pharmacology Quality Assurance Program. These programs integrate with the NIH Fogarty International Center AIDS International Training and Research Program, which Morse directs with the University of Zimbabwe and is home to the Center of Excellence in Clinical Pharmacology.
Morse also directs the UB HIV and HCV Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory, which has gained an international reputation for its work in bioanalysis, pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenomics. He is director of the Empire State Patient Safety Assurance Network, a network for health information technology innovation. Within the UB Clinical and Translational Science Institute he is the Drug Development Core and Translational Research Workforce Development Associate Director. In addition, he is associate director for the Clinical Trials Methods and Technologies Pillar for the Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Morse is co-founder of the Buffalo Jamaica Innovation Enterprise, a partnership between UB, the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus and the Jamaica Ministry of Health. This project has established the Jamaica Center for Infectious Diseases Research and begun a research capacity building collaboration with SUNY and the University of the West Indies. Morse has more than 25 years of NIH, industry and philanthropic research support with extensive experience in grant applications and mentoring. He received the 2012 Volwiler Research Achievement Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.

Tamiann Johnson

Executive Director, Global Impact Project

Tamiann Johnson is a visionary leader with over 20 years of extensive experience spanning telecommunications, non-profit, media, and entertainment industries. As Executive Director of the Global Impact Project, she brings her exceptional expertise in public relations, marketing communications, and outreach initiatives to create transformative programs that empower at-risk women and youth worldwide.
Tamiann’s outstanding work in outreach and community development is best exemplified by her impactful roles with the Starkey Hearing Foundation and the Digicel Foundation.
At the Starkey Hearing Foundation, Tamiann served as Regional Coordinator-Caribbean and Country Coordinator-Jamaica, where she played a pivotal role in launching and implementing sustainable, community-based hearing care programs across nine Caribbean nations. Collaborating with local governments and NGOs, she orchestrated large-scale public health events that served 1,500 to 2,500 patients annually, providing hearing devices and vital aftercare services. Tamiann led the training of in-country teams, managed inventory, and coordinated logistics, ensuring a seamless delivery of life-changing services to underserved communities.
During her tenure with the Digicel Foundation, Tamiann demonstrated her commitment to uplifting vulnerable populations by designing and executing outreach programs that impacted grassroots communities. She also excelled as Diaspora Community Relations Manager, connecting global audiences to critical initiatives that addressed the needs of at-risk groups, including women and youth. Her creative and strategic campaigns contributed to a lasting legacy of positive social change in both local and diaspora markets. Tamiann’s passion for outreach extends beyond her professional roles. She is the founder of the Young Mummy Diaries-Muminar Seminar Series, an initiative dedicated to supporting mothers on their parenting journey and addressing maternal health outcomes in marginalized communities. Her work as a guest columnist for the Jamaica Observer’s Young Mummy Diaries further showcased her commitment to raising awareness about maternal challenges and solutions.
In addition to her non-profit and community outreach accomplishments, Tamiann has excelled in roles such as Head of Marketing for a start-up fintech firm, Morning TV Anchor at CVM TV, and Marketing Public Relations Executive at Digicel. These experiences have equipped her with a unique ability to craft purpose-driven narratives, create authentic connections, and foster inclusive growth.

Tamiann’s leadership is driven by a profound dedication to improving lives and empowering communities. As a mother of two teenage daughters, she brings a personal understanding of the importance of nurturing opportunities for youth and women. Her work continues to inspire and uplift, making her a true champion for equitable and sustainable transformation.

Kerene Stephens

Chief Financial Officer, Global Impact Project

Kerene Stephens is a dedicated and results-oriented financial leader with a passion for driving sustainable impact through innovative financial management and operational excellence. As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Global Impact Project, a mission-driven NGO focused on addressing healthcare equity gaps, Kerene combines her extensive experience in financial strategy, nonprofit leadership, and business development to ensure the organization delivers meaningful outcomes to underserved communities worldwide.
Kerene’s career spans nearly two decades across diverse sectors, including healthcare, tourism, and financial services, where she has demonstrated an exceptional ability to align financial planning with strategic goals. Her role as CFO centers on implementing effective resource allocation strategies, maintaining financial transparency, and securing long-term funding to maximize the Global Impact Project’s reach and sustainability.

Key Achievements and Experience:

  • Managing Director, RK Medical Diagnostic Laboratory:
    • Led the expansion into underserved regions, increasing access to critical diagnostic services.
    • Achieved significant revenue growth by securing key partnerships and contracts, enabling the delivery of affordable healthcare solutions.
  • Managing Director, Baywest Wellness Hospital & Clinics:
    • Oversaw the transformation of a single clinic into a comprehensive healthcare network, providing accessible care to diverse populations.
    • Focused on expanding patient services to address community needs, including urgent care and specialty treatments.
  • Chief Financial Officer, 876 Legends Ltd.:
    • Streamlined operations to maximize resource efficiency, ensuring financial stability while enhancing the customer experience.
  • Financial Analyst, Massy Group of Companies:
    • Directed financial analysis for major acquisitions, ensuring successful integrations that expanded organizational reach and impact.

Focus as CFO for the Global Impact Project:

  • Financial Stewardship: Developing transparent financial practices that align with the organization’s mission, ensuring accountability to donors, stakeholders, and the communities served.
  • Grant Management: Overseeing the application and utilization of funding, ensuring resources are directed to programs that create measurable impact.
  • Sustainability Strategy: Designing innovative financial models to support long-term operational stability, including partnerships with other NGOs, governments, and private donors.
  • Capacity Building: Empowering teams with the tools and training needed to optimize budget management and program efficiency.

Education and Certifications:

  • MBA in International Business
  • MSc in Accounting
  • BSc in Accounting and Management Studies
  • Certifications in Human Resource Policy Design and Public Speaking
Kerene’s commitment to community-centered solutions and her expertise in navigating the financial complexities of nonprofit operations position her as a vital leader for the Global Impact Project. Her work ensures that resources are deployed effectively, enabling the organization to transform healthcare outcomes for vulnerable populations and create lasting change.

Omar Stephenson

Chief Technical Director, Global Impact Project

Omar Stephenson is a distinguished engineer and visionary leader, bringing over two decades of expertise in infrastructure development and project management to his role as Chief Technical Director for the Global Impact Project. As the founder of Cube Root, a Maryland-based engineering firm established in 2010, Mr. Stephenson has demonstrated a relentless commitment to delivering high-quality engineering services to markets across the United States and the Caribbean.
An immigrant from Jamaica and the son of a Jamaican merchant, Omar embodies the entrepreneurial spirit, blending technical excellence with a deep understanding of community-driven development. Under his leadership, Cube Root has grown from a one-person operation into a powerhouse of over 80 professionals, forging partnerships with government agencies, contractors, and architects to deliver transformative projects in healthcare, water, wastewater, transportation, and other infrastructure sectors.

As Chief Technical Director for the Global Impact Project, Omar brings unparalleled expertise in managing large-scale healthcare infrastructure projects. His role involves leveraging cutting-edge engineering practices to support the initiative’s mission of addressing healthcare equity gaps through innovative solutions. He is instrumental in integrating advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and sustainable infrastructure designs, to ensure that the Global Impact Project delivers on its promise of empowering underserved communities

Omar’s extensive portfolio includes:

  • Serving as Principal-in-Charge for the redevelopment of the St. Elizabeths East Hospital Campus in Washington, DC. This 180-acre phased redevelopment project involved planning, design management, construction management, project controls, commissioning, and occupancy to support world-class healthcare delivery.
  • Leading the award-winning Pecan Street Infrastructure Improvement Project, which received the 2023 CMAA Overall National Project Achievement Award for Transportation. The project provided critical access to the Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, demonstrating Omar’s ability to align infrastructure development with healthcare needs.
  • Managing projects for organizations such as DC Water, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) in Jamaica, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE).
Omar’s technical expertise is rooted in a strong academic foundation, holding a Master’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Howard University, with a major in Transportation and a minor in Structures. He also holds a diploma in Land Surveying from the University of Technology (UTECH), Jamaica, and is a licensed professional engineer in his home country.
Beyond his technical achievements, Omar has contributed significantly to policy and advisory roles, including his appointment to the Council of Advisors to the Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment, and Climate Change for the Government of Jamaica in 2021. This appointment reflects his dedication to driving sustainable development and environmental stewardship in the region.

As Chief Technical Director, Omar’s leadership ensures that the Global Impact Project’s healthcare infrastructure initiatives are grounded in technical rigor, sustainability, and a deep commitment to serving communities in need. His ability to blend engineering innovation with a human-centric approach makes him an invaluable asset to the project and its mission to transform healthcare access and delivery worldwide.

Dahlia Irons

Program Director

Dahlia Irons is a dynamic leader, visionary entrepreneur, and seasoned strategist whose career spans over a decade in the U.S. Army and an equally impactful tenure in the private sector. As Program Director for the Global Impact Project, Dahlia brings unparalleled expertise in technology, operations, and organizational leadership to spearhead transformative initiatives aimed at addressing critical societal challenges.
Dahlia’s career began in the U.S. Army as a Fire Control Repairer, where she was instrumental in maintaining and repairing advanced weapons systems, ensuring operational readiness under high-pressure combat conditions. Her ability to lead and innovate quickly propelled her to the role of Information Technology Supervisor, where she managed mission-critical IT systems with a team of 20 personnel. She implemented advanced maintenance protocols, enhanced cybersecurity measures, and fortified sensitive data systems, earning recognition for operational excellence.
Her leadership extended beyond technical expertise as a Certified Equal Opportunity Leader. Dahlia championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, conducting climate assessments and training leadership teams to foster inclusive environments. Her efforts not only enhanced team cohesion but also elevated organizational performance, setting a standard for cultural excellence.
In the private sector, Dahlia transitioned into entrepreneurship and strategic investments, founding and supporting ventures in cybersecurity, health technology, and veteran services. Her innovative approach to high-growth opportunities combines financial acumen with a commitment to addressing societal needs. As a passionate advocate for veterans, she has developed initiatives that mentor and train military personnel transitioning to civilian careers, focusing on leadership, technology, and entrepreneurship. Her work in this area has empowered countless veterans to succeed in post-military life.

As the Program Director for the Global Impact Project, Dahlia is responsible for driving its mission to bridge healthcare equity gaps in underserved communities. Her leadership focuses on leveraging technology to improve health outcomes, empowering healthcare practitioners, and fostering partnerships that ensure sustainability and scalability. Dahlia’s expertise in health tech and cybersecurity uniquely positions her to integrate advanced solutions into healthcare systems while safeguarding data integrity and operational resilience.

Education and Certifications:

Dahlia holds an MBA, a Master of Science in Information Technology Management, and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics. She is certified in Information Assurance and Equal Opportunity Leadership, demonstrating her commitment to professional excellence and lifelong learning.

Dahlia’s leadership style is defined by empathy, resilience, and strategic foresight. Her ability to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and achieve transformative results makes her an invaluable asset to the Global Impact Project and its mission to create sustainable, equitable solutions for communities worldwide.