Meet the Team

Pura Angela Wee Co

• Country Director // ThinkWell Philippines

• President // The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR)

"To create a space for discussion about issues surrounding women in the health sector in the country and to create a platform that will mentor young women in global health."

Kim Sales

PhD student // Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Bond University

"I want to understand and document the experiences of women in the public health practice, and work towards reducing professional barriers for future generations of women."

Katherine Ann V. Reyes

Research Assistant Professor and Program Lead, Health Promotion Program

"It is important to create a space for conversation and action towards equitable participation of women in the Philippine healthcare sector."

Lynnell Alexie Ong

Junior Researcher and Management Assistant // Health Promotion Program, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila

"I draw inspiration from the life stories of women who have challenged the status quo and served as trailblazers in the health sector. I want more stories like that to be known to inspire and bring hope to other women as well."

Gillian Garcia

Consultant  // Alliance for Improving Health Outcomes

"Women face different challenges and struggles. I want to ensure a space where women can hear these stories to learn from one another and see how women thrive in the health sector."

Chiqui de Veyra

• Health Technical Advisor // USAID CATALYZE/The Palladium Group

• Consultant // Alliance for Improving Health Outcomes

"I want to foster an environment that supports and empowers women, and help build a platform to elevate not just the discussions but also actions to advance women in the health sector."

Martha de la Paz

Recent MPH graduate // Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

“As women, we have a deeper passion to change the world with all the injustices we experience. We must constantly believe in ourselves and claim our space to make a difference. Be brave and be confident.”

Lindsay Orsolino

Consultant // Communications and Advocacy Unit, Media and Public Relations, The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) 

"I want to meet different women in health, listen to their stories, and draw inspiration from their work. I want to help create an enabling environment for generations of women who wish to transform Philippine health care."

Jana Deborah Mier-Alpaño

• Hub Manager // Social Innovation in Health Initiative Philippines

• Board Member // Alliance for Improving Health Outcomes

"I believe that women being able to fulfill all their roles in supportive environments is better for society. I hope to contribute towards that through mentorship, advocacy, and research."