Strategic Leadership Meeting Advances Global Humanitarian Partnerships
based on coverage and imagery published on visit with Nassau County Commission on Human Rights February 20, 2026 | Hicksville, New YorkThe Gatsby Showcase Foundation leadership convened a strategic meeting with Dr. Bobby Kumar Kalottee, Chair of the Nassau County Commission on Human rights and Founder of Friends for Good Health Foundation, to explore collaborative initiatives aimed at advancing public health access and humanitarian impact.
The meeting included Dr. Bertrand P. Fote, President and Co-Founder of The Gatsby Showcase Foundation; Laura Ayuktakem Fote, Co-Founder; Dr. Bruno Mazali, Gatsby Global Ambassador; and Ambassador Denis G. Antoine, Gatsby Global Humanitarian Ambassador.
The discussion focused on building scalable frameworks that align public health leadership, institutional networks, and mission-driven enterprise to strengthen access to essential resources in underserved communities both domestically and internationally.
Dr. Kalottee shared thoughtful insights on sustainable growth, leadership philosophy, and the importance of leveraging relationships to create measurable, long-term impact. His work through Friends for Good Health Foundation and public service leadership reflects a commitment to advancing community-centered health equity.
A key area of conversation centered on formal collaboration between The Gatsby Showcase Foundation and Friends for Good Health Foundation to align outreach efforts, educational programming, and health-focused initiatives. Leaders discussed structured pathways to integrate community engagement infrastructure with practical supply-chain solutions that support dignity, wellness, and preventative care access.
Additionally, discussions explored how responsible manufacturing and strategic distribution partnerships including hygiene-focused initiatives can enhance public health outcomes when thoughtfully integrated into humanitarian programming. “The strength of any meaningful humanitarian mission lies in disciplined collaboration and execution,” said Dr. Bertrand Fote. “When leadership, infrastructure, and shared values align, scalable impact becomes achievable.” This meeting also aligns with The Gatsby Showcase Foundation’s expanding 2026 strategic framework, which prioritizes structured global alliances that integrate healthcare access, education, and sustainable enterprise solutions.
This engagement marks a significant step within The Gatsby Showcase Foundation’s Global Partnerships pillar, reinforcing its commitment to building cross-sector alliances that bridge public leadership, healthcare innovation, and sustainable enterprise.
Further collaboration details will be announced as initiatives progress.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) Alignment
The strategic dialogue between The Gatsby Showcase Foundation and Friends for Good Health Foundation aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being
Advancing access to essential health resources, preventative care initiatives, and community-based public health solutions.SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
Strengthening equitable access to healthcare resources and community support systems for historically underserved populations.SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
Building cross-sector collaborations that unite public leadership, nonprofit infrastructure, and mission-driven enterprise to create sustainable impact.
The discussion focused on building scalable frameworks that align public health leadership, institutional networks, and mission-driven enterprise to strengthen access to essential resources in underserved communities both domestically and internationally.
Dr. Kalottee shared thoughtful insights on sustainable growth, leadership philosophy, and the importance of leveraging relationships to create measurable, long-term impact. His work through Friends for Good Health Foundation and public service leadership reflects a commitment to advancing community-centered health equity.
A key area of conversation centered on formal collaboration between The Gatsby Showcase Foundation and Friends for Good Health Foundation to align outreach efforts, educational programming, and health-focused initiatives. Leaders discussed structured pathways to integrate community engagement infrastructure with practical supply-chain solutions that support dignity, wellness, and preventative care access.
Additionally, discussions explored how responsible manufacturing and strategic distribution partnerships including hygiene-focused initiatives can enhance public health outcomes when thoughtfully integrated into humanitarian programming. “The strength of any meaningful humanitarian mission lies in disciplined collaboration and execution,” said Dr. Bertrand Fote. “When leadership, infrastructure, and shared values align, scalable impact becomes achievable.” This meeting also aligns with The Gatsby Showcase Foundation’s expanding 2026 strategic framework, which prioritizes structured global alliances that integrate healthcare access, education, and sustainable enterprise solutions.
This engagement marks a significant step within The Gatsby Showcase Foundation’s Global Partnerships pillar, reinforcing its commitment to building cross-sector alliances that bridge public leadership, healthcare innovation, and sustainable enterprise.
Further collaboration details will be announced as initiatives progress.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) Alignment
The strategic dialogue between The Gatsby Showcase Foundation and Friends for Good Health Foundation aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being
Advancing access to essential health resources, preventative care initiatives, and community-based public health solutions.SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
Strengthening equitable access to healthcare resources and community support systems for historically underserved populations.SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
Building cross-sector collaborations that unite public leadership, nonprofit infrastructure, and mission-driven enterprise to create sustainable impact.