Joe Robertson, Jr., M.D., M.B.A
Director, OHSU Global

Joe Robertson, appointed OHSU's president in 2006, has led numerous initiatives aimed at providing improved health care access to Oregonians. Other professional interests include the development of health care delivery systems and the application of cost accounting principles to medical practice, with the goal of reducing expenses for care while enhancing patient outcomes. He began at OHSU as a resident in 1979 and held numerous posts, including director of the Casey Eye Institute and dean of the School of Medicine. Dr. Robertson is an acclaimed surgeon and researcher who has participated in numerous clinical trials. His clinical focus is on vitreous surgery, with special emphasis on surgery for macular diseases. He received his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis in 1978 and he received his business administration degree from the University of Oregon in 1997. He is also a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, Medical Society of Metropolitan Portland, Oregon Academy of Ophthalmology, International Society for Ocular Trauma, Western Retina Study Club, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and American Society of Retina Specialists, The Retina Society.

Justin Denny, M.D., M.P.H.
Director, OHSU Global, Southeast Asia
Kathryn Robertson professor of global health

Justin Denny brings to OHSU an instant connection to global health partners in Southeast Asia from his recent engagements with the World Health Organization and United Nations. Based in Laos, he worked as a medical epidemiologist with the World Health Organization to create the country's first field epidemiology training program. He has worked to improve the skill set of public health and clinical leaders from Laos, Cambodia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand.  Prior to this, he transitioned the largest global enteric disease surveillance system from London to Stockholm when working with the European Center for Disease Control. Denny completed his residency training at OHSU in family and preventive medicine and later served as this department's residency director.

Leah Cronn, J.D.
Assistant professor and associate director, OHSU Global, Southeast Asia

Leah Cronn trained as an attorney, and over the last 20 years has been involved in numerous large-scale international and philanthropic business development efforts. Before joining OHSU, Cronn designed and implemented health care programs and on-site medical clinics for large companies and worked with a spin-out of the Soros Foundation on Global Health Equity programming addressing the intersection of law and public health internationally. Cronn also launched a non-profit organization, Marathon Scholars, which has raised millions of dollars for low-income children to attend college. She also sits on the board of directors for The Schlesinger Family Foundation and teaches Access to Education at Portland State University.

Nichapa Prasarttongosoth
Administrative Assistant

Nichapa Prasarttongosoth, who goes by Nikki, is originally from Thailand and has lived in the United States with her son and husband since 2001. Nikki has a great passion for providing professional services in the hospitality and executive environments. With a multi-national background in a variety of industries, Nikki provides logistical, administrative and executive support to individuals, teams and departments. Nikki is fluent in the Thai and English languages and customs which allows her to bridge cultural differences and strengthen international relationships.  

Pete Prasarttongosoth
Thai Host

Pete Prasarttongosoth is originally from Bangkok Thailand. Pete went to university at the University of Evansville in Evansville Indiana where he majored in economics. After graduating from university, Pete worked as a commercial airline pilot and flew for over a decade. Pete then followed his passion for food and cooking and opened a number of restaurants focused on Asian food. Pete serves as a host for international visitors to the OHSU campus.