SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, June 4, 2008. – Miguel A. Puente H. was voted unanimously on May 28th by members of the Board of BRA Dominicana to be their new President—a top post that was filled prior by journalist Nexcy D’ Leon. “I am truly honored to be part of this great organization and chosen for this important post,” said Mr. Puente.

The Batey Relief Alliance created in 2003 its field organization, BRA DOMINICANA, to help carry out its humanitarian mission inside vulnerable communities of the Dominican Republic, including the bateyes where thousands of children and their families are severely affected by poverty, disease and hunger. “Mr. Puente is a man of great character, discipline, and dedication,” said Ulrick Gaillard, Founder of the BRA Dominicana.

BRA Dominicana operates two modern medical families and implements more than a dozen health projects inside the bateyes in the province of Monte Plata. Its main headquarters are located in the Sector Piantini of the country’s capital, Santo Domingo. The entire field operation is run by a seven-member board of directors, a Chief Executive, an Executive Director, and more than 70 field workers, community health promoters, and foreign volunteers.

Other members of the board include Ramon Colombo, Vice-President, Nexcy D’ Leon, Secretary, Edilgardo Peña, Treasurer, Ramon Manuel Garcia, Trustee, Dr. Raymond Thertulien, Trustee, and Ulrick Gaillard, Trustee.