Shannon Melania Fernando
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Founder & CEO | Alabaster International
Shannon Fernando is a highly accomplished nurse practitioner executive who successfully manages dual roles as the chief innovations officer at Los Angeles Christian Health Centers (LACHC) and founder/CEO of Alabaster International. At LACHC, She is dedicated to serving vulnerable populations and spearheading critical initiatives like street medicine and COVID-19 response efforts. Simultaneously, Fernando leads Alabaster International’s humanitarian endeavors in East Africa, with a focus on healthcare, youth empowerment and educational capacity building. Her commitment to healthcare and education is evident in her volunteer work and role as a presenter.