Annalise Frazer
Director of Digital Content

Annalise Hoyt, originally from Lynchburg, Virginia, recently graduated with First Class Honors and a Master’s degree in Health and Social Science from the University of Edinburgh. Throughout her time at university, she was actively involved in service and leadership—volunteering with charities that support individuals with special needs, serving as a student representative for her program, and working as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA).

 

Annalise joined Healing Hearts Vietnam on a previous trip as the team’s designated photographer and social media manager. She loved curating patient stories and helping raise awareness about the need for cardiac care in Vietnam. She’s excited to continue this work through her role as Digital Content Manager, and she looks forward to returning to Vietnam with a deeper understanding of global health disparities, thanks to her academic training.

 

Her background in Health and Social Science has equipped her to critically evaluate health and illness in a cross-cultural context, with a special focus on global disease patterns. This perspective also informs her growing involvement in the patient selection process—interviewing families and helping identify candidates for life-saving surgery.

 

Annalise will soon be moving to Charlottesville, Virginia with her fiancé, Mark, as they prepare for their upcoming wedding. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, photography, and spending quality time with family and friends.