Leadership

Our Board Members

Meet the driving force behind Ebenezer Healthcare Access. Comprising a diverse and accomplished group of individuals, our board members bring a wealth of expertise and experience to guide and shape our organization's vision.

From industry leaders to seasoned professionals, each member is deeply committed to advancing our mission and ensuring our success. Get to know the faces behind our board and discover the passion and dedication driving our organization forward.

Dr Amy Christopher

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Dr Amy Christopher

PharmD, BCPS (Chair of Board)

Dr Amy is an experienced pharmacist. She is a clinical faculty at Physicians Assistant Program at University of Dayton. She has a doctorate in Pharmacy from University of Kentucky.

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Dr Emile Shumbusho

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Dr Emile Shumbusho

Co chair of the board in Charge of operations

Dr. Emile Shumbusho is a healthcare epidemiologist and infection preventionist at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY where his responsibilities include but not limited to the surveillance and prevention of healthcare-associated infections and other highly contagious pathogens, to educate healthcare personnel & the community about infectious diseases, implementation of the infection prevention & control program, as well as the antimicrobial stewardship program.

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Loic N. KIZA

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Loic N. KIZA

RN, CNP (Vice chair)

Loic Kiza graduated from Wright State University with a Master of Science in nursing which allowed him to become a Certified Nurse Practitioner.

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Donald Bahizi

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Donald Bahizi

MCSE, MPM, MISM, MBA (Treasurer)

Donald Bahizi has over 40 years leadership experience of project management at all levels with proven leadership in portfolio, program and individual project

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Grace Naelle MUKUNZI

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Grace Naelle MUKUNZI

MBA (Secretary)

Grace Mukunzi is a professional accountant with an extensive experience in managing grants and sub-grants. She holds a master's in accounting information system from strayer University _USA.

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Jesse Maleszewski

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Jesse Maleszewski

MBA PMP

Jesse, as President of Sand Hill, Inc., has led the organization to become an industry leader in project management & project controls consulting in capital-intensive heavy-industrial project space. Working with owners, engineers, equipment suppliers and construction contractors to ensure that the best outcomes are achieved through a thorough planning and execution focus, Sand Hill, Inc. consistently provides outcomes which keep clients profitable and successful in the marketplace.

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The Rev. Samuel Nsengiyumva

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The Rev. Samuel Nsengiyumva

BA, MA

The Rev. Samuel Nsengiyumva is an Anglican/Episcopal priest currently serving as the Rector (Senior Pastor) of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Fruitland Park, Florida.  He joined the Board of Ebenezer Healthcare Access in 2023.

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Zephrin Bagambiki

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Zephrin Bagambiki

MA

Zephrin Bagambiki was born and raised in Rwanda. He has a master's degree in Historical Sciences from Picardie University (France) and a bachelor's degree in English from University of Birmingham (UK)

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Theo Majka

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Theo Majka

PhD

Theo Majka has been a sociology professor in the University of Dayton’s International Studies program since 1981. His researches helped persuade the Dayton City Council to adopt a “Dayton Immigrant Friendly” initiative in 2012. Also called “Welcome Dayton,”

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Gabriela Pickett

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Gabriela Pickett

Ph.D

Dr. Gabriela Pickett is the Director of International Education at the Lynda A. Cohen Center for the Study of Child Development. Gabriela is also Vice-President of the International Cities of Peace. She is fluent in Spanish and board member of Welcome Dayton.

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Alexis Muhumure

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Alexis Muhumure

PharmD, MML

Alexis has worked in pharmacy career for more than 5 years where he worked in inpatient pharmacy with TriHealth Bethesda Hospital, pharmacogenomic clinic with St Elizabeth Hospital in Kentucky and retail pharmacy with CVS madeira in Cincinnati.

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Laurent Nzajyibwami

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Laurent Nzajyibwami

MBA, CHW

Laurent is currently working as a Community Health Advocate with Wright State University, Boonshoft School of medicine, facilitating new immigrants to quality Health care and providing guidance to accessing social resources in the community. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Rwanda and a Bachelor degree in Demography from the Université Libre de Kigali.

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Joseph Niyibizi

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Joseph Niyibizi

MD, MPH, PhD.

Dr.Joseph Niyibizi is an epidemiologist and specialist in infectious diseases. After his medical studies, he worked at several positions of responsibility in the field of public health in Rwanda. He was among the pioneer doctors who initiated the medical treatment of HIV/AIDS in Rwanda in the early 2000s.

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Dorine.U. Israel

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Dorine.U. Israel

MD

Dr. Dorine.U. Israel, was born and raised in Rwanda, she moved to the USA in 2013 and she is currently a USA citizen since 2017. Education wise, Dr. Dorine holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Wright State University with a minor in French, and she recently graduated with a doctorate in medicine from Ohio University the Dublin campus..

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Sara Paton

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Sara Paton

PhD

Dr Sara Paton is an associate professor of epidemiology in the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences. Dr. Paton is the director of the Master of Public Health Program, where she teaches epidemiology, community health assessment, and guest lectures in a variety of courses.

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Melissa Bartelo

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Melissa Bartelo

MSW, MPH

Melissa Bertolo works for Welcoming America, a national non-profit organization that works to build more inclusive communities, where everyone, including immigrants and refugees, feel as though they belong.

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