Dennis Walto, MA

A social development leader with expertise in global health, organizational development, and strategic planning, Dennis Walto has more than 30 years of senior leadership experience with not-for-profit organizations in the U.S. and around the world.  Over the past three decades, in addition to his current role in the US & Mexico borderlands, Dennis has lived and worked in some of the world’s toughest places including Ethiopia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Through his work in more than 40 States in the U.S. and 20+ Countries across the globe, Dennis has built an international network of leaders, activists, influencers, donors, and decision makers who make the world a better place.

In his present position, Dennis is working with Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc – a Federally Qualified Health Center – to establish a Foundation to support and sustain their work.  In addition, he holds an executive leadership role heading up Chiricahua’s External Affairs Department which spearheads organizational fundraising, marketing, communications, and public policy.  Prior to joining Chiricahua, Dennis held a variety of leadership roles with prestigious global non-profit organizations including Save the Children, Population Services International, and the International Medical Corps. In addition, he has held key US based leadership positions with Children’s Health Fund, where he served as CEO for six years, as well as Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless, and the National Health Care for Homeless Council.