Laurel Runels

A Respiratory Care Practitioner in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, she brings extensive experience caring for children with complex cardiac conditions.

After her first medical mission with Hospitals for Humanity, she discovered a strong passion for global health and humanitarian service.

Inspired by a close friend involved in medical missions, she has been committed from the start to supporting mission efforts that expand access to life-saving care for children in Nigeria.