Dr. Gillian Morantz,
Pediatrics/Medical Advisor,Dr. Gillian Morantz, is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at McGill University and a dedicated advocate for child health and protection, with a focus on vulnerable and newly arrived children. A leader in global pediatric initiatives, she has worked across Ghana, Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, Botswana, Kenya, and Haiti to advance healthcare access and education. At McGill, she co-directs the Global Child Health...
Lori DiPrete Brown
Board memberLori DiPrete Brown, is a visionary leader in global health, human rights, and gender equity. As a Distinguished Teaching Faculty member at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she spearheads initiatives that bridge academia and real-world impact, including directing the *4W Women and Well-being Initiative* and co-founding UW-Madison’s groundbreaking global health education programs. A sought-after expert in healthcare quality improvement, Lori has trained professionals...
Meredith Johnson
TreasurerMeredith Johnson,is a strategic leader with 20+ years of experience driving growth and operational excellence in the health and wellness sector. As a seasoned executive, she combines sharp financial acumen—honed through investment banking and entrepreneurship—with a passion for fostering inclusive, high-performing teams. Her expertise spans both private and public healthcare, where she has led transformative initiatives to scale businesses while...
Dr. Rajesh (Raj) Girdhari
SecretaryDr. Rajesh (Raj) Girdhari, is a physician-executive bridging clinical medicine, healthcare innovation, and governance. As a family physician specializing in addiction medicine at St. Michael's Hospital, he brings frontline perspective to healthcare transformation. His dual MD/MBA training informs his work as Clinical Lead for Ontario Health's system modernization efforts and founder of the University of Toronto's Digital Health Committee. A recognized...
Adrian Schauer
Board ChairAdrian Schauer, is a visionary healthtech entrepreneur and transformational leader who has dedicated his career to revolutionizing care delivery. As Founder and CEO of AlayaCare, he built the leading home healthcare technology platform that empowers providers with cutting-edge solutions for remote monitoring and clinical operations. A serial entrepreneur with a proven track record of creating market-leading companies, Adrian brings deep...
Dr. Alexis Nizigiyimana
Founder & CEODr. Alexis Nizigiyimana was born in rural Mugamba, Burundi, into a large family facing deep poverty and scarce healthcare. At seven, he experienced profound loss when his mother lost a newborn at home due to a lack of medical support. She made her children vow: "Become healers." This promise became Alexis’ life mission. Determined to honor the sibling he never...