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Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Nancy G. Brinker - Founded this organization in honor of her sister Susan, focused on research, advocacy, and support for those battling breast cancer.
Global Fund for Women
Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro - Former President and CEO, an advocate for women's health, human rights, and social change philanthropy.
Global Health Corps
Barbara Bush - Co-founded this organization focused on global health equity, leadership development, and promoting young health professionals.
Amref Health Africa
Dr. Githinji Gitahi - Group CEO, has vastly contributed to increasing access to health care across Africa, with strong advocacy for women's health.
PATH
Dr. Jacqueline Sherris - Helped develop PATH's strategy influencing global health through innovative approaches and technologies.
Partners In Health
Ophelia Dahl - Co-founder and Chair of the Board, has significantly contributed to building health systems in impoverished areas worldwide.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Alexis McGill Johnson - President and CEO, oversees efforts in reproductive health services and education, championing reproductive rights.
CARE International
Michelle Nunn - President and CEO, known for her work in addressing global poverty, with a distinct emphasis on empowering women and girls.
Women Deliver
Katja Iversen - Former President and CEO, advocate for girls' and women's health, rights, and wellbeing, with focus on maternal, sexual, and reproductive health.
International Women’s Health Coalition (IWHC)
Françoise Girard - Former President, played a significant role in advocating for sexual and reproductive rights and health for women globally.
World Health Organization (WHO)
Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland - Former Prime Minister of Norway, led the WHO from 1998 to 2003, prioritizing communicable disease prevention and health system reform.
Center for Global Development
Amanda Glassman - Executive Vice President of CGD, recognized for her work in global health policy and data-driven approaches to health systems strengthening.
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala - Chair of the Board, renowned for her efforts in financial sustainability and immunization programs, former Finance Minister of Nigeria.
BRAC (Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee)
Dr. Mushtaque Chowdhury - female leader who served as the Vice Chairperson, instrumental in growing BRAC into the world's largest NGO.
Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Dr. Christos Christou - International President, although not a woman, leads an organization with significant impact on women's health in crisis areas.
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