World Nehemiah Project
Building bridges of communication to improve the delivery of healthcare and break down the walls of illiteracy ™
Learn about our mission
Building bridges of communication to improve the delivery of healthcare and break down the walls of illiteracy ™
Transforming Healthcare Access in Underserved Communities
Over half the global population lacks access to quality healthcare. In the U.S., about 115 million people live in “Healthcare Deserts,” where essential medical services are limited. This gap especially affects low-income, uninsured, and isolated communities, increasing overall healthcare costs. Our mission is to close this gap by supporting two flagship programs that bring life-changing care to those who need it most. Currently, we have active projects in underserved urban, rural, and tribal communities in both the U.S. and Africa.
What We Do
World Nehemiah Project connects those who need help with those eager to help. Our passion is working with mission-aligned organizations to bring critical digital infrastructure, healthcare, and distance learning to underserved populations in rural, urban, and Indigenous communities around the world. Our measurable, large-scale impact generating endeavors bridge the gap of access to quality healthcare by creating solutions addressing geographic challenges, economic factors, provider shortages, infrastructure limitations, and numerous socioeconomic factors. Many of the numerous beneficial outcomes of our programs are derived from their embedded telehealth and distance learning capabilities.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, every gift/donation to World Nehemiah Project is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. World Nehemiah Project’s tax identification number is 82-5428684
Our Story
THE PROLOGUE
The vision for creating the World Nehemiah Project was born out of my involvement in building the Arizona Telemedicine Program. The program was founded by Dr. Ronald S. Weinstein MD, in 1996, at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. The program was a pioneering and award-winning program in the field of Telemedicine.
I worked for the company that provided the network infrastructure for the project. It was remarkable to see the architecture design/deployment come together under the guidance of Dr. Kevin McNeill. Once the core architecture was in place, the true value became even more evident, as it enabled Distance Learning programs as well. The Navajo Nation was the catalyst for this new paradigm.
Upon receiving a grant, the Navajo Nation was able to be annexed to the Telemedicine Program network. Their vision was to create a Distance Learning classroom environment leveraging the same topology and methodologies created for telemedicine.
Meet our team
We are privileged to have great leaders in our team that come to us with many years of experience in different areas and a passion to help those in need. Our team its a diverse group of people with expertise in different disciplines which creates a strong foundation for our vision and mission. We are all accountable to each other and provide support around all the needs of our organization.
Jim Rigg
CEO – Chairman
Jim’s career in High Tech started in the adolescent years of Silicon Valley. During his tenure in Northern Cal, he engaged in data center optimizations, IBM 3480 data center conversions, disaster recovery modeling and software product deployment strategies for many of the pioneer companies in Silicon Valley.
The relationships he built on the west coast spring boarded him into the Networking side of High Tech with the advent of IP Networking and the Internet. He was very fortunate to have had the experience of working with FORE Systems. FORE was one of the first companies to commercialize ATM Switching technology. It was during his time at FORE that he participated in building the Arizona Telemedicine Program. FORE ATM switches were the backbone of the Program’s network design
Christian Trujillo
COO – Vice President
Christian, it’s a multifaceted leader with a wide set of skills, expertise, experience, and abilities. As an engineer for almost 10 years, Christian worked in many areas of IT and for big enterprises, providing him with a big-picture mentality to solve highly complex challenges. His passion for leadership has helped organizations, as well as individuals, achieve success through his strategic and creative approaches.
As the World Nehemiah Project’s COO and Vice President, Christian strategically leads the organization in many areas needed for its success. He is also involved with the planning, strategies, and the implementation of projects provided by the organization to bring infrastructure to remote areas for the implementation of Telemedicine, Distance Learning, and many other projects.
Rich Bingaman
Finance Administrator
Richard E. Bingaman, CPA, PLLC is a boutique public accounting firm with offices in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. The firm focuses on providing accounting, tax, business advisory and wealth management services based upon your very specific set of circumstances. The firm was founded by Richard E. Bingaman, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), who provides the leadership and vision forging the firm’s focus on the client relationship.
Become a Volunteer Today
We can’t do it alone, we need you and your passion for those in need. Join us by volunteering your time, experiences, expertise, skills and abilities to bring infrastructure to remote areas in need.
Programs
Healthcare Modernization Program
The Healthcare Modernization Program brings essential healthcare directly to underserved urban, rural, and tribal areas with:
- Mobile and Fixed Medical Units tailored to provide primary care, pharmacy, dental, and emergency services.
- CLODS System™ Digital Health Infrastructure, enabling real-time data use, efficient patient care, and resource optimization.
- Sustainable Support and Training to ensure long-term functionality and staff proficiency.
Key Benefits:
- Delivers care locally, reducing travel for patients.
- Uses data to improve health outcomes.
- Provides a sustainable, long-term solution.
Therapy and Wellness Telehealth Program
The Therapy and Wellness Telehealth Program addresses mental health needs in underserved communities through telehealth:
- Remote Therapy and Crisis Support, offering therapy, crisis intervention, and medication management via secure platforms.
- Culturally Appropriate Care provided by professionals trained in the unique needs of diverse communities.
- Continuity of Care with secure health data storage through the CLODS System™.
Key Benefits:
- Expands mental health access with video consultations and 24/7 support.
- Cost-effective, directing resources to patient care.
- Comprehensive mental health resources for ongoing support.
Get in Touch. Get Involved.
Let us know how we can help. Have questions, feedback, concerns send us a message using the form below. If you would like to volunteer please click on the Volunteer menu item.
7301 N 16th St, Suite 102, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Call Us: (480) 748-6186
Help us connect the world
With active projects in the U.S. and Africa, we invite you to support our mission to bridge critical healthcare and education gaps. Every contribution brings us closer to a future where everyone has access to essential physical and mental health services, transforming lives and strengthening communities.
