Arlene Richardson, MD
Director, RAD-AID Tanzania
Arlene Richardson is a Chicago based radiologist, specializing in musculoskeletal radiology. She received her medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine followed by radiology residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School, where she was elected chief resident. She completed her fellowship in musculoskeletal radiology at the University of Chicago. Currently, she is chair of the department of radiology at Jackson Park Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago, IL. Dr. Richardson first participated in the RAD-AID Tanzania program in 2017. She is currently serving in the role of Director of RAD-AID Tanzania. Her goals are to help build and expand imaging and non-imaging skills of radiologists at various sites in Tanzania, ensure their continuing professional development and long-term fruitful relationship with their respective institutions.
Jessica Shell, RT(R)(CT)(MR)
Program Manager, RAD-AID Tanzania
Jessica Shell is a radiologic technologist registered with the ARRT in General Diagnostics, Computer Tomography, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. She has practiced as a traveling technologist for several years and continues to work in various areas and clinical settings across the United States as an MRI Applications Specialist. In February of 2018, Jessica traveled to Dar es Salaam to help support the RAD-AID Tanzania Program’s effort and support for global outreach at Aga Khan Hospital. Jessica returned to Dar es Salaam in October 2019 to work with the MRI department at Muhimbili National Hospital and again traveled to Moshi in May 2022 to work with the MRI department at KCMC. Jessica has a strong passion and dedication to the field of radiology as well as global support which continues to aid in achieving her goals to support the RAD-AID Tanzania Program team.
Kailash Amruthur, MD
Associate Program Manager, RAD-AID Tanzania
Dr. Amruthur is a neuroradiologist currently working for Northside Radiology Associates, based out of Atlanta, Georgia.
He attended Medical School at St. George’s University in Grenada, graduating in 2005. After completing an internship in Internal Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School, he completed his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Albany Medical Center, graduating in 2010. Subsequently, he completed a fellowship in Neuroradiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center, completing the fellowship in 2011.
Dr. Amruthur first worked with RAD-AID in 2021 when he obtained his Global Health Radiology Certificate of Proficiency. He has been working with RAD-AID Tanzania since, and became the Associate Program Director in 2025. His goals are to build a robust, viable teaching curriculum for the residents. He enjoys working with the resident radiologists, hoping to help them with their education and professional development.
Clint Coombs, BHSc, RT(R), CTIC
Associate Program Manager, RAD-AID Tanzania
Clint is the Manager of Education & Workforce Solutions for Siemens Healthineers Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Radiological Technology from Dalhousie University (Halifax, NS). He then completed his Computed Tomography Imaging Certificate through the CAMRT while working full time at the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, NS. After years of working in the clinical environment, Clint moved to teaching through his role as an Clinical Education Specialist with Siemens, before moving into his current role. Clint is very passionate of supporting education needs and working with departments to fill training gaps and improve efficiencies and workflows. He has been involved with Rad-Aid since 2019.