Team

​As a member-driven volunteer organization that thrives on diversity and inclusion, HEI is built on the spirit of collaboration and partnership. We welcome all different kinds of experiences and backgrounds. The work of HEI won't be possible without the many people who contribute to our organization, and the time, financial support, and/or ideas of the professionals listed in this page and many other HEI members. Thank you all!

Board of Directors

Renata Schiavo
Founder and President
​Board of Directors

Upal Basu Roy
 Co-Vice President

Alka Mansukhani
Founding Treasurer and Co-Vice President
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Friso van Reesema
Board Secretary  

Lenore Cooney
Board Member 

Board Member Emeritus

              Samantha Cranko

Advisory Council

The advisory council is comprised of senior professionals from a variety of public health and other related fields who act as a resource for Health Equity Initiative's Board of Directors. In addition to their advising role, advisory council members also act as ambassadors on behalf of the organization. The advisory council formally meet at least twice per year to provide strategic input on HEI's core activities. HEI is thankful to its prestigious advisory council for its support and participation!

Everold Hosein

Kenneth Olden

Michelle Davis

Julia D Day

Samantha Cranko

Staff

Radhika Ramesh
Senior Project Manager and Webmaster

Jennifer Weiss
Grant Writing and Strategy Associate

Volunteer Member Steering Committee

Carmelo Cruz Reyes

Bree Bode

Lalitha Ramanathapuram

Past Contributors

Health Equity Initiative wishes to thank its founding board members, founding staff or founding advisory council members who have contributed to the evolution of the organization: Mario Aieta, Jahanara Ali, Ohemaaa Boahemaa, Gustavo Cruz, Elena Hoeppner, Divya Padgaonkar, Marie-Noelle Vieu, and Tess Stuart.