Woodland Public Charity, a humanitarian nonprofit organization based in Kansas City, Missouri since 2002, has announced that Jorge D. Coromac is the new Executive Director.  Coromac has been with the organization for the last two years. His leadership and vision has been instrumental to engage hundreds of volunteers to participate in the implementation of the programs and projects which Woodland currently leads in Central America.

“We are very pleased to announce this appointment,” Wes R. McCoy, Woodland Chair, Board of Directors.  “Jorge, will bring his experience, leadership and creativity to the humanitarian efforts and a deep sense of commitment to our programs in the Central America region.  Jorge has served nonprofits in several program, fundraising, executive and leadership levels, and has an in depth perspective and experience.”

Jorge Coromac’s experience includes over 22 years of executive planning, administration, board of director’s engagement, fundraising, communications and marketing in the nonprofit sector at local, national and international levels.  Jorge brings diverse methodologies and sources which focus on promoting capacity building, leadership engagement, community participatory programs and sustainable initiatives.

On May 2014, Jorge, was recognized by Rotary International with the “Service Above Self Award”. Jorge received this award because of his extraordinary example of how each Rotarian can make a difference both locally and internationally and it is awarded only to 50 Rotarians of the 1.2 million members around the world.

In 2011 Jorge received the “Guatemala Peace Ambassador Award” for his extensive work in the country leading a Water Sanitation, Hygiene and Access to Health Program and for leading humanitarian efforts during natural disasters caused by hurricanes and tropical depressions.

As a Guatemala native, Jorge earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications-Professional Journalism from the University of San Carlos and a Master’s Degree in History and Social Sciences from Del Valle University. Jorge has also gone through FEMA training in the National Incident Management System, Incident Command System, Initial Actions Incident program and the Cancer Ambassador program from the University of Kansas.

Jorge’s recent work in Latin America has led to establishing partnerships with organizations such as: Rotary International, ACONANI, CEPREDENAC, Red Cross, Vida Peru, Heart to Heart International, Engineers Without Borders, and Universities such as: Xavier University, Kansas University Medical Center (KUMCIO) Kansas State, Mid America Nazarene University, Temple University, Park University and others.  His fluency in Spanish and English, understanding of the importance of cultural sensitivity, global health, public health and the engagement on all levels of volunteerism helps in establishing on-going partnerships with the people, communities, corporations and local governments to join efforts in responding to the communities’ needs.

 “I look forward to continuing to serve and making strong partnerships with individuals, local and international organizations in this new capacity,” remarks Coromac.  “My passion to serve in this sector is because I believe that everyone has a tremendous gift to share and it is always an honor to witness the caring, compassion and professional services that volunteers provide to the less fortunate in today world”.

Woodland Public Charity is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization leading an “Access to Education, Health and Safe Drinking Water in Central America.