Dr. Melissa Miskell, Executive and Medical Director
Dr. Melissa Miskell is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist and joined PINCC in 2006 Dr. Miskell began working to eradicate cervical cancer after attending several medical mission trips to Central America in the early 2000’s. In Dr. Miskell’s words:
“Cervical cancer is a completely preventable disease, but it is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women ages 20 to 60 in underdeveloped countries. The women in these areas have no routine screening. We are teaching healthcare providers simple protocols that can save these women’s lives.”
Dr. Miskell graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and a Master of Science. She later graduated from the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center and she completed her residency at Texas Tech University Health Science Center as Chief Resident.
Elizabeth Riley, Program Director
In 2021 Elizabeth returned to her hometown of New Braunfels and shortly after joined PINCC. After hearing their passion to change and invest in the lives of marginalized women globally, Elizabeth was convinced she should throw her heart and experience into stopping the preventable deaths of women across the globe.
“PINCC exemplifies what a nonprofit should be – sustainable with a clear goal. We train local medical personnel, and they continue to see and treat the women in their communities. The empowerment through shared knowledge and resources makes PINCC’s mission remarkable. Every day, I find inspiration in the global community working towards a world where women do not die from a completely preventable disease.”
Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and a Master of Social Work from Texas State University