The People of MAF

The Madagascar Ankizy Fund is a small non-profit that prides itself on low overhead and personal interactions with our constituents. Our organization is made stronger by the hard work and support of many dedicated individuals.

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    David Krause, PhD

    Founder and Executive Director, Madagascar Ankizy Fund

    Dave is a renowned paleontologist who has led expeditions all over the world in the search for the fossilized remains of ancient creatures. His research in Madagascar, one of the most impoverished countries in the world, led Dave to interact with the local peoples and, ultimately, to establish The Madagascar Ankizy Fund. Our mission is to build schools and provide temporary clinics for children living in remote areas of the country.

  • Pierre Rakotoson, In-Country Coordinator

    Pierre Rakotoson

    In-Country Coordinator, Madagascar Ankizy Fund

    Pierre also has over a decade of non-profit operations and management experience, and his role with The Madagascar Ankizy Fund is to oversee and facilitate operations on the ground on a day-to-day basis in Madagascar.

  • Mirindra Andrianalison, In-Country Technical Assistant

    Mirindra Andrianalison

    In-Country Technical Assistant, Madagascar Ankizy Fund

    Mirindra works under Pierre's supervision in Madagascar interacting with the rural communities that we serve and assisting with administrative duties. He uses his background in the English language to serve as a translator for our operations and our dental missions to Madagascar.

  • Larry Wynn and Hamil Willoughby, Lead Dentists

    Larry Wynn and Hamil Willoughby (L to R)

    Lead Dentists, Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine

    Larry and Hamil are the dentists from Stony Brook University's School of Dental Medicine who are responsible for leading our dental missions. They oversee the work of our dental students as well as that of dental students who join us in the field from the dental school at the Université de Mahajanga in Madagascar.