The past year has been an incredible and transformative journey for me, both personally and professionally. The WomenLift Health Leadership program has had a profound impact on my confidence and perspective. Through this experience, I’ve gained the insights needed to lead a team of over 100 people

I am a nurse leader and currently serve as a Duty Manager at The Mater Misericordiae Hospital in Kenya. In this role, I oversee patient service delivery, address issues related to patient care, supervise healthcare teams, mentor nurses into leadership, and coordinate patient transfers between other health

As a gynaecologist working in Central India with a non-profit organization, I have dedicated my career to improving the reproductive health of tribal women in our region. Through a multi-pronged approach, my team and I are addressing key areas of concern: Adolescent health – Enhancing menstrual hygiene

Growing up, “I saw many pregnant women die during pregnancy or childbirth,” recalls Agness Alfonso from Nsanje, Malawi. “I dreamed of a day when no mother or child would die needlessly.” Agness aspired to become a nurse, but after secondary school, financial constraints shattered her hopes of

Leadership, for me, has always been about action—seeing a need and stepping up to meet it. As a medical doctor and now a global health leader, I’ve worked to strengthen health systems, support frontline workers, and create opportunities for women and young people to thrive. History and

I lead CSR and donor engagement at Tata Memorial Hospital, one of India’s largest cancer care institutions. At the forefront of fundraising, my work directly impacts over 70,000 patients annually, ensuring they receive the care they need. With an all-women, three-member team, we raise funds for patient

I lead a health system strengthening project focused on reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for vulnerable populations. Through our work, more women gain access to essential maternal and child health services, while primary healthcare reaches the last mile with a comprehensive range of services. Last year

I am Shrinkhla Sahai, Co-founder and Lead Psychologist at Swayam Foundation, a mental health nonprofit dedicated to making care accessible to underserved women in North India. For nearly a decade, we have supported over 5,000 women through mental health support groups, crisis intervention, and resilience-building programs. Our

As Executive Director at Omnimed, I am dedicated to advancing the 2030 Agenda, with a strong focus on SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-being) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality). Our mission is to expand healthcare access and drive gender equality across Angola. Omnimed has been a transformative

Over the past few years, I have led the Advocacy team in successfully influencing national policies to expand healthcare access. This includes supporting the Ministry of Health in institutionalizing self-care for health and well-being and integrating family planning services into pharmacies—a crucial step toward improving healthcare accessibility