Who We Are

Who We Are

Goodlife Access Team

Ida-Alexandra de Cordier

Ida-Alexandra de Cordier

Executive Director

"Women and girls need more support and access to menstrual products across Rwanda. That is what we're here to do."

Ida- Alexandra is a dynamic leader with a diverse professional background spanning healthcare operations, supply chain management, and entrepreneurship. As the Executive Director of Goodlife Access in Rwanda, Ida-Alexandra is at the forefront of expanding access to healthcare. She is deeply committed to advancing public health through innovative prevention and awareness campaigns that empower communities and foster well-being.

Francine Miller

Francine Miller

Public Health Lead

"Changing behavior saves lives. We just need to give people the tools to make informed decisions."

Francine Miller previously co-founded WellCall, a healthcare company based in San Francisco, which established a new model for the delivery of coaching and comprehensive prevention and wellness services to over 4 million members. WellCall was acquired by a leading Health Advocacy company. She is a seasoned healthcare professional with experience managing a $82 million corporate health budget, negotiating contracts and managing legislative activity regarding health policy.

Samuel Mwubahamana

Samuel Mwubahamana

Dr. Samuel Mwubahamana, Clinical Lead

"At first I could not believe how much heart disease and diabetes we were diagnosing. We have to treat patients now and educate our families about diet and exercise."

Dr. Samuel is an MD and Co-founder of Goodlife Clinic. He established and runs operations at the Kigali Branch and secured approval, trained and launched the Musanze Branch. Previously he was a doctor in the public health system for 6 years and with telemedicine provider Babylon Health. Dr. Samuel is most proud of his work as a trusted physician counselor to his patients and colleagues in medicine.

Matthew Rehrig

Matthew Rehrig

Strategic Advisor

"Together we can find new ways to work across sectors and transform public health."

Matt brings 15+ years of experience as a global health implementer, donor, and advisor, now at Partners in Health. He previously served as Director, Markets at the Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), where he oversaw a portfolio of grant and market shaping investments in access to sexual & reproductive health products. Prior to that, he led business operations for healthcare enterprises in East Africa, including as Director of Business Operations for Jacaranda Health, a maternity care provider in Kenya.

Founding Advisory Board

Jean-Baptiste Mazarati

Jean-Baptiste Mazarati

Dr. Jean-Baptiste Mazarati, Board Chair

"Rwanda deserves a better patient experience."

Advisor Jean-Baptiste is a professor at the University of Global Health Equity, and notably was the former head of Rwanda Biomedical Services- specifically the National Reference Lab, Blood Transfusion Services and Medical Technology Divisions. Jean-Baptiste holds a PhD in Tumor Biology and was previously a Jesuit priest.

Dr. Melsa Omaya

Dr. Melsa Omaya

Board Member

"I believe we can save lives and empower patients with a holistic approach."

Advisor Melsa is a Fellow of the Ford Foundation Global Fellowship, an award she received in recognition of her efforts in expanding quality health services for the most vulnerable and especially gender based violence victims and children living with disabilities. Melsa is currently pursuing a masters degree (residency) in clinical oncology at the University of Nairobi and Kenyatta National Hospital. Previously she was the director of clinical services at Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) in Kenya. Melsa is also a certified public accountant.

Josh Ruxin

Josh Ruxin

Board Director, Goodlife Rwanda

"Health is the foundation of progress—together, we can bridge gaps, save lives, and create a healthier future for every Rwandan."

Josh Ruxin, Board Director Goodlife Rwanda, co-founded and served as CEO of Goodlife Pharmacies in Kenya and Uganda. Josh founded The Access Project and Health Builders, two NGOs which worked on primary health care and pharmacy across Rwanda and with his wife, Alissa Ruxin, founded Heaven and The Retreat in Kigali.

David Zapol

David Zapol

Board Director, Goodlife Ivuriro

"Innovation and compassion are the heartbeats of transformation—join us in transforming public health."

David Zapol was co-founder and COO at Goodlife Kenya and Uganda with Josh Ruxin, and founding CEO of Third Pole Therapeutics with his father, Warren Zapol. David was a strategy consultant with FSG working with Gates, Pfizer and other global health donors.