Judy Kendall, our CEO, has an extraordinary commitment to global health, innovative problem-solving, and a profound philanthropic spirit that spans continents.

Judy's professional journey is centered on bridging gaps in international healthcare. As the CEO of Worldwide Transitions Inc., she developed a specialized six-step strategy to transition foreign patients back to their homelands, a process that has not only reunited families worldwide but also resulted in $40 million in healthcare cost reductions for U.S. systems. Her expertise extends to addressing the U.S. healthcare shortage by recruiting and credentialing international nurses, particularly from Africa, ensuring they can practice in the USA through complex visa processes like EB3 and H1B.

Her leadership has been instrumental in several high-stakes environments:

• Leadership: She has overseen large-scale portfolios within acute hospital settings, managing multimillion-dollar budgets and leading diverse teams of project managers, lawyers, and nurse navigators.

• Technological Innovation: Judy was a finalist in Elon Musk’s $15 million global learning XPrize. As part of the RobotTutor team, she contributed to developing an Android app that uses machine learning and speech recognition to teach reading and writing.

• International Diplomacy: She has collaborated with the Ministry of Health in several African countries, and partners with the U.S. Department of Labor, USCIS, the National Visa Center, Embassies worldwide, and U.S. Senators in her international deployment of healthcare resources to the USA.   

Philanthropic Vision: Anchor of Hope Charities

Beyond her corporate success, Judy is the founder of Anchor of Hope Charities Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization she established in 2006. Her philanthropic work in Africa, particularly Zambia, is vast:

• Feeding the Future: She launched a school lunch program that provides over 1.7 million meals annually, feeding roughly 10,000 children every day.

• Measurable Outcomes: Her programs have led to a 47% reduction in childhood illness, a 60% increase in school attendance, and a 68% rise in academic achievement among the 50,000 children served.

• Strategic Partnerships: She has spent nearly twenty years building deep ties with the World Food Program, various Ministries of Health and Education, and even the Zambian Parliament.

Personal Resilience and Drive

Recognized as an "out-of-the-box thinker," Judy is known for her resilience and ability to turn complex visions into reality. Her personal life is as active as her professional one; she is an avid traveler who has visited numerous countries, including Jordan, China, India, Thailand, Italy, and many across Africa. Currently based in Birmingham, AL, she continues to lead Worldwide Transitions while actively seeking new ways to innovate within the healthcare and philanthropic sectors.

As the Chief Operating Officer of Worldwide Transitions Inc. (WWT), Ashley Benge is a driving force behind the company’s mission to stabilize the U.S. healthcare workforce through ethical and efficient international recruitment. With a focus on operational excellence and strategic growth, she oversees the complex journey of connecting healthcare facilities with highly qualified global nursing talent.

Advocacy for Global Talent

Ashley is deeply committed to the success of the nurses WWT serves. She actively manages candidate interviews and stays at the forefront of international travel regulations and licensing requirements to ensure a smooth pathway for nurses from countries such as Ghana and Kenya. Her approach is rooted in the belief that exceptional patient care begins with supported, well-prepared nurses.

A Philanthropic Core

Working alongside CEO Judy Kendall, Ashley ensures that WWT operates with a "philanthropic heart". She advocates for a recruitment model that balances business efficiency with a commitment to human impact, bridging the gap between global nursing talent and the communities that need them most.

Ashley’s leadership ensures that Worldwide Transitions remains a trusted, reliable partner for healthcare organizations and a life-changing guide for international nurses pursuing their careers in the U.S.