About Us
Empowering future global health leaders
Our community outreach programs empower youth to make a positive impact.
About GPSA
Why Our Work Matters
We connect students with communities and institutions to support health initiatives while building global awareness, leadership and responsibility.
Our Vision
A future where young people lead positive change for healthier, more equitable communities.
Our Vision
A future where young people lead positive change for healthier, more equitable communities.
Our Mission
Empowering young people to lead global health change.
Our Mission
Empowering young people to lead global health change.
Our Values
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Responsibility
We cultivate responsibility, trust, and mutual respect.
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Community
We value our community through cultural competence and inclusion.
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Growth
We thrive together through collaborative decision making.
Our Values
Responsibility
We cultivate responsibility, trust, and mutual respect.
Community
We value our community through cultural competence and inclusion.
Growth
We thrive together through collaborative decision making.
Our Values
Responsibility
We cultivate responsibility, trust, and mutual respect.
Community
We value our community through cultural competence and inclusion.
Growth
We thrive together through collaborative decision making.
Our Journey
For more than 16 years:
Students making a positive impact in global health.
01
Foundation
2010
GPSA was founded and launched its first program in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, partnering with the Ministry of Health to support health initiatives in underserved communities.
01
Foundation
2010
GPSA was founded and launched its first program in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, partnering with the Ministry of Health to support health initiatives in underserved communities.
02
Expanding in the Americas
2014-2017
The organization expanded its footprint to Belize in 2014 and West Virginia, USA in 2017, addressing health disparities in three countries in the Americas.
02
Expanding in the Americas
2014-2017
The organization expanded its footprint to Belize in 2014 and West Virginia, USA in 2017, addressing health disparities in three countries in the Americas.
03
Reaching Southeast Asia
2019
GPSA opened its newest site in Thailand, supporting local health professionals during home visits, organizing health fairs, and elderly care initiatives.
03
Reaching Southeast Asia
2019
GPSA opened its newest site in Thailand, supporting local health professionals during home visits, organizing health fairs, and elderly care initiatives.
04
Launch of Virtual Leadership
2020-2026
Adapting to travel challenges, GPSA launched a virtual global health course, shifting focus toward online leadership training and student-led community health projects. As of 2022 GPSA resumed all Global Health travel programs as well.
04
Launch of Virtual Leadership
2020-2026
Adapting to travel challenges, GPSA launched a virtual global health course, shifting focus toward online leadership training and student-led community health projects. As of 2022 GPSA resumed all Global Health travel programs as well.
05
GPSA will continue its mission
2026 and beyond
GPSA will continue its mission to Empower young people to lead global health change, and will soon be adding a second Southeast Asian site to its offerings. Contact us if you would like to learn more!
05
GPSA will continue its mission
2026 and beyond
GPSA will continue its mission to Empower young people to lead global health change, and will soon be adding a second Southeast Asian site to its offerings. Contact us if you would like to learn more!
Our Team
Built on Diversity
Growing impact, and compassion-driven community transformation.
Testimonials
Voices of Hope, Stories of Change
Every story shared reflects a real experience, a new perspective, and a journey that made an impact.
"The GPSA experience is the best opportunity a prospective medical leader could take advantage of. I feel confident in this statement as GPSA is responsible for reassuring my original hopes of entering the medical field, making me even more excited for what is in store for me as a professional."
Ava, student
The Grauer School
"The GPSA experience is the best opportunity a prospective medical leader could take advantage of. I feel confident in this statement as GPSA is responsible for reassuring my original hopes of entering the medical field, making me even more excited for what is in store for me as a professional."
Ava, student
The Grauer School
“Carex has transformed the way our community experiences support. Every program they run brings hope, education, and vital resources to families, empowering them to overcome challenges and build brighter future.”
Ava, student
The Grauer School
Our Partners
