Renowned Nicaraguan Alfredo Osorio (right) is Clinica Verde's architect on the ground in Nicaragua, working alongside U.S.-based architect Bill Bylund and Peter Stanley to create our clinic prototype. He's a fascinating and talented guy, and we're honored to have him on our team.

Tell us about your career – how long you have been working, highlights and major accomplishments.

I have been practicing architecture and engineering since graduation at Tulane University in 1956. Since then I have continued studies obtaining a Master's in Architecture and Master of Masters, equivalent to a Doctorate. I also studied structural engineering and business administration in Paris, France. I have an ample and large architectural practice, having been the architect for the best buildings in Nicaragua. In this last year I completed the Embassy Building of the Netherlands, and the Embassy building of the United States of America. I have just finished the design for the new American Nicaraguan School. Presently I am the candidate for doing the urban redesign of the City of Managua. So far, I believe I am the only candidate. I could tell you more but I am afraid of sounding a little boastful.

What attracted you to the project Clínica Verde?

I am attracted to Clínica Verde for being such a charitable and good group of persons dedicated entirely to the welfare of humanity and at the same time the deep concern for the welfare of our planet.

Why is Clínica Verde important in your country – and how can you see it being a model for others?

Clínica Verde, in my opinion, will be the cornerstone of the type of construction and services very badly needed in our country. It is my hope that it could be a paradigm of new Nicaraguan government construction in the field of medicine and popular health services. Naturally, once an example such as Clínica Verde becomes known, then its influence could spread to other regions of the world.

Clinica Verde supporter Dr. Lina Mehta is Associate Dean for Admissions at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Here, Dr. Mehta talks about why she supports our project.

"The thing that really appeals to me about Clinica Verde is its sustainability, not just in terms of its physical plant, but also in terms of its impact on the local community. Too often we see medical clinics or medical mission trips that provide short term benefit which vanish as the resources dry up or as the providers go home. Clinica Verde will empower local citizens to become their own health care advocates and to take control of their futures, something that is desperately needed in order to effect long-term change.

"I'm happy to encourage others to support this worthy cause."

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