Heart to Heart International (HHI) is dedicated to improving healthcare access both in the U.S. and globally by ensuring that quality care is delivered equitably in medically under-resourced communities and disaster situations. I joined HHI in 2014 as a graphic designer, and soon after, the organization recognized the range of skills I could contribute. Over eight years, I supported HHI’s mission by providing a wide array of creative services, including print and digital design, photography, web development, and video production. My work played a key role in their fundraising efforts, helping to amplify the impact of their life-saving initiatives.
Photography
Beyond graphic design, I invested significant time documenting HHI’s work through a photojournalistic lens. My aim was to capture the essence of our mission in action—showcasing the human impact of our efforts and the meaningful moments that define our work. By focusing on the authenticity of each event, I sought to visually tell the story of HHI’s initiatives, bringing our mission to life in a way that resonated with supporters and furthered our cause.
Video
In partnership with Heart to Heart International (HHI), Clinic in a Can combines its innovative, mobile healthcare model with HHI’s global reach and experience in delivering humanitarian medical aid. Together, they aim to improve healthcare access in vulnerable regions, providing life-saving medical services during emergencies, natural disasters, or in areas lacking adequate medical infrastructure. This collaboration ensures that quality care can be delivered where it’s needed most, helping to bridge the gap in healthcare disparities around the world.
Heart to Heart International volunteer, Gerri Harrison, works alongside dedicated volunteers, carefully packing essential hygiene supplies from a recent shipment provided by Johnson & Johnson. All the volunteers ensure everything is organized and ready to be shipped to areas affected by crises, embodying the spirit of compassion and teamwork that defines HHI’s volunteer network.
Social Media
Waypointing & Signage
Website Development
In 2015, the Communications Director and I worked with DEG to redesign HHI’s website to increase donations. Since then, I’ve worked directly with VoltageKC, a Kansas City web-based design firm, to make major and minor updates to the back and front end of HHI’s WordPress platform. This includes a carousel for the hero image on the homepage, adding extra call-to-action buttons, and fixing links for outside fundraising platforms like Community Funded and MobileCause.
In total, I worked on +190 webpages and +30 story posts ranging from programs, company & social fundraisers, donor & disaster response updates, information for volunteers and support for operations.
