Adrian Schauer
He 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 expertise in scaling mission-driven organizations. His leadership extends beyond AlayaCare through:Founding and advising health innovation ventures like Madiro, active angel investing in transformative healthcare technologies, board governance experience with high-growth tech companies including Chipcare and TrackTik. Adrian’s unique combination of entrepreneurial success, health technology expertise, and governance experience positions him to effectively guide UVL’s strategic direction as Board Chair.
Dr. Alexis Nizigiyimana
Dr. 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.
Dr. Rajesh (Raj) Girdhari
He 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.
Lori DiPrete Brown
Lori 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.
Meredith Johnson
Meredith 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.
Dr. Gillian Morantz
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.
Megan Walker
Megan Walker, RPN, is a dedicated pediatric nurse and visionary leader in home-based care for medically complex children. As the Founder & CEO of WeeCare Pediatric Home Health Care, she combines clinical expertise with innovative solutions to improve quality of life for families.
Suzy Lieberman
Suzy Lieberman, is a seasoned business development and strategy expert with over 20 years of experience driving growth for startups, nonprofits, and multinational organizations. Based in Israel, she specializes in international partnerships, market expansion, and social impact initiatives.
Yolaine Ndayikeze
Yolaine Ndayikeze, is a finance professional with expertise in financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making. With a background in accounting and business administration, she has supported organizations in optimizing financial performance and ensuring sustainable growth.
