Meet the Team

Jodi Spangler - Co-Founder

Jodi is a resident physician in Family Medicine. She was a medical responder after the earthquakes in both Haiti and Nepal. Samuel & Jodi began sponsoring healthcare worker scholarships and running mobile clinics in Cite Soleil, Haiti 10 years ago. This work has blossomed into Say:Do. She is passionate about preventive medicine, environmental wellness, wilderness and austere medicine

Her work has been featured in MTVAct, the OC Register, Seth Godin's blog, Daily Bruin, NBC, and more. Jodi has spoken at TEDx, the DO Lectures, Orange Coast College, IUSD Teen Summit, and the NW Wilderness Medicine Conference. You can find her jumping out of planes, surfing, camping in her Westfalia, hiking and cooking with whatever she pulled out of her little family garden.

Samuel Saintvil - Co-founder

Samuel is an experienced social worker, logistician, and pharmacy tech. His leadership and vision guides the operational side of the organization. Patients lovingly refer to him as the mayor of Cite Soleil.

Samuel is the glue that keeps Say:Do running. He wears many hats, and can make any idea a reality. With grace, a sense of humor, and unmatched determination.

We could go on and on about how special he is, how much he inspires us all, and about his unwavering support for his community. Instead, we will just say this: everyone at Say:Do is thrilled to know him and is stoked to continue to achieve the impossible together.

tilden Keller - Board member

Tilden is a resident physician in San Diego, CA. She graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine. She is a Peace Corps alumnus, with extensive experience in global health and community service. Tilden brings valuable expertise to our organization.

Her positive energy is contagious and she inspires everyone around her to care more, to connect more, and to be more generous. Her huge heart and wonderful values are backed with purposeful action.⁠ We just call her a force of nature.

Edeline Rubin - medical advisory board

A nursing school alumni and leader, Edeline takes care of each patient at the mobile clinic as if the were her own family member.

Edeline has said that becoming a nurse changed her life. We can confidently say that her passion and expertise has changed the lives of many patients in Cite Soleil for the better since she graduated.

She helps guide the nursing program and medical direction of Say:Do.

Kendy Jean - patient coordinator

“If it is an opportunity to help people, I’m there.”

Kendy started off as a youth volunteer in the clinic, and his leadership role has expanded ever since. We are so proud to have Kendy as part of the team. Everything he does, is done with heart and compassion. He is the perfect person to be in charge of patient coordination, making sure each member has what they need to stay healthy.

In loving memory, Dr. Paul

Dr. Paul was a loved colleague, friend and mentor. In the early days of the clinic, he volunteered to treat patients free of charge until we became a proper NGO. He always greeted everyone with a smile, was a patient teacher, and caring physician. To say he will be missed is an understatement. We feel & mourn this loss profoundly.

Emmanuel Saint vil - program director

Emmanuel is a future physician and jack of all trades at Say:Do. From home health visits, to program ideas, to setting up hand-washing stations. Emmanuel gets things done.

We are beyond grateful to have Emmanuel on board. He is an advocate for his patients, and the community at large. A true leader, we are inspired to work with such an incredible individual.

UlamÉne - clinic coordinator

Ulaméne has been a powerhouse in the mobile clinic for over a year now. She is why everything runs smoothly and stays organized. Patients love her, and she is a treasured member of the Say:Do team.