Who We Are
A mission-driven organization committed to saving mothers and babies—one community at a time.
LiftLife Global Health exists to address one of the most urgent and preventable injustices in global health: maternal and newborn deaths caused by lack of access to skilled care. We believe that where a woman lives should never determine whether she survives childbirth.
Message from our founder, Mr. Gregory Mitchell
Our Mission
LiftLife Global Health works to reduce maternal and infant mortality in rural, underserved communities where distance and limited resources deny women access to skilled obstetric care. We partner with local medical providers and health authorities to fund and build the full infrastructure that safe delivery requires: permanent WHO-compliant labor and delivery centers, maternity waiting homes, village midwife training programs, emergency communication networks, and dedicated ambulance transport. We provide the systems and resources; our local partners provide the care. Beginning in rural Tanzania, we are developing a model designed to be replicated wherever these gaps exist.
Our Vision
We envision a world in which no woman loses her life in childbirth because skilled care was too far away, too poorly equipped, or impossible to reach in time. LiftLife Global Health is working toward that outcome by building permanent, locally sustainable maternal health infrastructure — and the community systems that connect women to it — in the rural regions where the need is greatest. When the full chain of care is in place, from village midwife to delivery center, mothers survive and newborns thrive. We are committed to building that chain, one community at a time.
What Guides Our Work
Human Dignity
Every mother and child is worthy of safe, respectful medical care.
Medical Integrity
We rely on proven, evidence-based models that save lives.
Local Partnership
Sustainable care requires local leadership and ownership.
Stewardship
We honor donor trust through transparency and long-term thinking.
Faith in Action
Our work is motivated by a deep commitment to serve the most vulnerable.
Founders
Gregory Mitchell
Executive Director & Co-Founder
Gregory brings leadership, operational oversight, and a commitment to building sustainable systems that endure. He oversees partnerships, project development, and long-term strategy.
Melissa Beth Mitchell, PhD
Co-Founder
Melissa is a philosopher, educator, and humanitarian committed to the dignity of the human person. Her work bridges ethical vision with practical action—ensuring LiftLife’s mission remains grounded in both compassion and competence.
Chantel Pilet
Chief Governance Officer & Co-Founder
Chantel Pilet brings executive leadership in governance, compliance, and organizational strategy to her role as Co-Founder and Secretary. She oversees board governance, multi-state regulatory compliance, and the operational systems that keep LiftLife running — guided by the conviction that organizational integrity is inseparable from mission integrity.
Together, they founded LiftLife Global Health to respond decisively to preventable maternal death.
Our Local Partners
The Sisters of Mwanbani Hospital
Medical & Community Partners
LiftLife Global Health works in close partnership with local religious sisters and healthcare leaders who have served the Mwanbani region for decades. Their knowledge, trust, and commitment to the community are foundational to the success and sustainability of every center we build.
Father Gilbert Intro
Sister Mpeli Intro
Built for the Long Term
LiftLife Global Health is committed to building infrastructure that lasts. We focus on permanent facilities, reliable systems, and partnerships that ensure care continues long after construction ends.
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Permanent medical facilities
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Long-term staffing and training support
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Community-rooted operations
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Responsible financial oversight
Why We Do This
Every mother deserves a safe delivery. Every child deserves a chance. LiftLife Global Health exists to make those truths a reality—one center, one community, one generation at a time.