Marilu Najera is an International Medical Graduate and an Event Operations Manager at the HealthTree Foundation. Her journey through several patient-centered roles has deepened her passion for advocacy, education, and connection. Now, as part of the education team, she is leading efforts to grow HealthTree’s newest community: ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukemia). She organizes patient-friendly webinars with expert speakers and works to ensure that patients and families feel informed, empowered, and supported. Marilu brings empathy, joy, and warmth to every project. Outside of work, she loves to travel, connect with others, and spend time with her loved ones—especially her nephews (being an aunt is her absolute favorite role in life!).

Jimena is an International Medical Graduate and a valued member of the HealthTree Writing team. She is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in journalism, driven by her passion for languages. Jimena is also learning Japanese. As an International Medical Graduate, she used to help MDS patients understand their labs and genetics. In her free time, she loves playing with her cats.