Project Leaders for MQI

Mike Boehm and Phan Van Do compose an amazing team, and have been coordinating projects together in Vietnam for over 30 years.

Mike has spearheaded this community work for over 30 years, and it has shaped his life. He has collaborated with Do and many organizations in Vietnam to continue this work.

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Mike Boehm, Executive Director

Phan Van Do, Project Coordinator

Phan Van Do brings amazing resolve and dedication to all the MQI projects he oversees in Vietnam. His perseverance is instrumental to the success of this organization. The building and service projects MQI manages and completes could not happen without him.

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Board of Directors

The energy to keep moving forward and guide the programs is supported by an active and involved board of directors.

Julie Melton, President

Julie Melton is a retired school teacher and environmental educator. She has been a supporter of MQI projects in Vietnam for many years. Her special interests include children and healthy environments in which they can grow and thrive.

Tamara Helfer, Secretary

Tamara Helfer is a former research astronomer, science educator, and program developer. She founded Growing Healthy Kids, a California-based organization that uses school gardens and other outdoor spaces to integrate excellence in academics with physical and mental wellness. She is a
UW-Madison graduate and a long-time supporter of MQI Projects in Vietnam.

Bruce Walbum, Vice President

Bruce worked as a sales and marketing professional in the energy management sector. Bruce served on Occupy Madison village’s board of directors helping to build one of the first tiny home villages for people experiencing homelessness. He has volunteered with Big Brothers – Big Sisters, and American Red Cross.

Jim Huberty, Treasurer

Jim Huberty has earned both BA and MS degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is currently working in Office Management and Accounting in Middleton, and enjoys tutoring middle and high school students. Jim is also an advocate for NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness).

Norman Stockwell, Member at Large

Norman Stockwell is publisher of The Progressive Magazine. He served as WORT Community Radio’s Operations Coordinator in Madison, Wisconsin for over 20 years.

Norm has assisted MQI in its work from the earliest years, and twice visited and documented the projects in Vietnam.