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Jim Ansara

Founder

Co-founder and Managing Director at Build Health International

Beverly, Massachusetts, United States

FoundedBuild Health International

Co-founder and Managing Director at Build Health International

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Build Health International's investors · 1

Autodesk FoundationSan Francisco

Co-founders at Build Health International

DWDavid Walton
David WaltonCo-founder

Experience

  1. Build Health InternationalCo-Foundercurrent2026 — present
  2. Build Health InternationalCo-Founder & Managing Directorcurrent2013 — presentGreater Boston Area
  3. Ansara Family FundCo-Foundercurrent2006 — presentGreater Boston Area
  4. Health Equity International (formerly SBHF)Volunteer & Board Member2014 — 2025Fond des Blancs, Haiti
  5. Partners In HealthDirector of Infrastructure2013 — 2016Greater Boston Area
  6. Partners In HealthDirector of Design and Construction, Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais (Haiti)2009 — 2013Greater Boston Area and Haiti
  7. Shawmut Design and ConstructionChairman of the Board2006 — 2012Greater Boston Area
  8. Shawmut Design and ConstructionFounder and Owner1982 — 2005Greater Boston Area

Skills & more

Customer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeManagementInfrastructureHealthcareProject ManagementStrategic PlanningMicrosoft ExcelLeadershipSalesNGOsNonprofits
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jim Ansara?
Co-founder and Managing Director at Build Health International
Where does Jim Ansara work?
Jim Ansara is Co-founder and Managing Director of Build Health International.
What companies did Jim Ansara found?
Jim Ansara founded Build Health International.
Where did Jim Ansara go to school?
Jim Ansara studied at Amherst College (Political Science and Government); Salem State University (Honorary Doctorate); Amherst College (Honorary Doctorate 2015, Political Science and Government).

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