Meet the Board of Directors

Dr. Rick Donlon is the founder of Christ Community Medical Clinic, working in inner city Memphis, Tennessee. Rick and his wife, Laurie, have six children and have been supporters of MMR since its inception. Rick has been a team leader in medical mission projects to Central Asia. He is also the creator of Agenda 5:15, a unique discipleship series for medical students used by the Christian Medical and Dental Association.

Dr. Clydette Powell is a former medical missionary to Cambodia, she trained in pediatrics, neurology, and preventive medicine, and has extensive public health experience in developing countries. She holds a faculty appointment as Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the George Washington School of Medicine and is also a Trustee for the Christian Medical and Dental Associations. Clydette currently works with US AID and gives of her time to MMR.

Dr. Mary Clawson is a longtime volunteer with Medical Missions Response. Mary is a family practice physician in Bay Springs, Mississippi. She has served as President of the Baptist Medical and Dental Fellowship, a partner organization of MMR. Lately, Mary has been the primary stateside champion for one of MMR’s most exciting volunteer projects in Northwest Africa. Through her leadership, volunteers are not only being used to help plant churches, many are asking about career opportunities. Mary also serves on her missions committee at her church in Bay Springs.