Volunteer Spotlight: Elizabeth Holler Mini — A Life of Service Across Borders

If you’ve ever participated in a Hackett Hemwall Patterson Foundation (HHPF) mission—whether in Honduras, Mexico, or at our annual fall conference in Madison—you’ve likely crossed paths with Elizabeth Holler Mini. Tireless, kind, and deeply dedicated, Elizabeth has become one of HHPF’s most cherished volunteers, contributing her time and talents across nearly every aspect of our mission.

Born and raised on the island of Utila, Honduras, and now living in Mexico, Elizabeth is a bridge between worlds—connecting communities, clinics, and volunteers with grace and determination. She’s a longtime supporter of both our weeklong service trips to Mexico and the intensive two-week missions in Honduras. And every fall, you can count on her at our Prolotherapy and Regenerative Medicine Conference in Madison, where she helps keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.

But Elizabeth’s impact doesn’t stop there. She’s also a talented quilter whose beautiful handmade quilts have been auctioned off to raise critical funds for our programs. Each piece is a labor of love—and a creative contribution to HHPF’s fundraising success.

One of her most vital roles comes each February in Honduras. When our shipping container of donated medical supplies arrives, Elizabeth is there—on the ground, helping unload and organize its contents. She ensures that vital equipment, medications, and supplies make their way to the Centro de Salud on Utila, the public health clinic serving her home island. This small clinic plays a crucial role in local healthcare, and Elizabeth helps coordinate the delivery and integration of HHPF’s donations into the clinic’s operations. The clinic relies heavily on these shipments, and thanks to Elizabeth’s leadership, the impact is immediate and lasting.

Elizabeth leads with quiet strength. She doesn’t ask for recognition—she simply shows up and gets the job done, year after year. Her unwavering commitment embodies the spirit of HHPF: compassion in action, and service without borders.

Thank you, Elizabeth, for everything you do. You are the heart of this work.