Fellows and Interns

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Kai Anlauf

Kai is an MBA candidate at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, with a strong background in business and management. Before pursuing his MBA, Kai gained experience working in M&A at KPMG for two years, followed by two years in management consulting and two years in a tech startup, all in Germany.

Kai completed his undergraduate studies in Economics at the University of Mainz, where he developed a passion for business and finance. He later pursued a Master’s Degree in Management at the University of Mannheim, where he further honed his skills in business strategy, leadership, and organizational behavior.

Kai is excited to apply his business acumen to help support the Busoga Health Forum and its mission to improve access to healthcare for those in the region.

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Sid Anche

Sid Anche is a current MBA candidate at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Prior to Ross, he worked as a Product Manager at Freddie Mac in the Washington D.C area, helping define the technology strategy for a suite of tools that support  the U.S housing finance system. Sid is excited to partner with the Busoga Health Forum to assess the current state of the medical imaging device market in Uganda and find opportunities for additional private investments.

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Greta Handing

Greta Handing is a global health master student at Karolinska University in Stockholm, Sweden. Before starting her master degree, she studied medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Her bachelor is in biomedical engineering from The University of Texas. Greta is excited to support BHF and their work with the ALERT project to improve maternity and neonatal health outcomes in the region.

BHF Fellow

Erik Larsson

Erik Larsson is a fifth-year resident pediatrician at Astrid Lindgren Children’s Hospital, Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden. He completed medical school at Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden and is an instructor of Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS). He has an interest in pediatric health care and in global health, and has previously worked in rural Tanzania, where he contributed to a research study on malaria treatment of children.

Erik is currently working at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital as part of his final year as a pediatric resident. The clinical rotation is one of several projects within the collaboration between the Pediatric Health Initiative, Busoga Health Forum, Astrid Lindgren Children’s Hospital and Jinja Regional Referral Hospital. The aim of the clinical rotation for pediatric residents is to gain a better understanding of how to manage conditions that are rare in a Swedish context and to gain an understanding of the Ugandan health system. The project also hopes to contribute to improved care of children in Busoga through joint quality improvement projects. Erik will stay in Jinja with his wife and his three children.

BHF Fellow

Rakyoung (Ray) Kim

Ray is a Graphic Designer at Communities for Childbirth International (CCI). He is from Busan, South Korea, and plans to pursue design studies in the United States. Prior to joining CCI, He served in the Korean Army as Sergeant and Squad Leader for 1.5 years. He is passionate about using design as a means to address and advocate for social issues, including community health issues. Ray is very excited to work with CCI and partner with BHF to create a more sustainable and long-lasting impact in Busoga.

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Claire Zerida Balungi

Claire Zerida Balungi is a Global Health Corps fellow serving in the field of Communications and Advocacy at Busoga Health Forum. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Communication. She is passionate about visual storytelling for communities and has vast experience in health communication.

BHF Fellow

Seungwon(Lucy) Lee

Seungwon(Lucy) Lee is a Co-Founder of Communities for Childbirth International (CCI), a global maternal health organization, and currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania. She is particularly interested in global health, community health, and health systems and access. Apart from CCI, she also works with the Pennsylvania state and members of Congress on a youth mental health organization to establish mental health curriculums and resource programs in high schools. Lucy also leads and participates in various public health and clinical research, especially in maternal and child health (MCH) and hearing loss. As the Founder of CCI, she is beyond grateful to be partnering with BHF to create and lead evidence-based MCH interventions in Jinja, Uganda.

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Iwiire Nasser Rashid

Iwiire Nasser Rashid is a Monitoring and Evaluation specialist who is passionate about the impact of data on decision-making. He has an interest in evaluation, monitoring, and low-cost innovations with a focus on the health sector. He is also a health advocate, researcher, humanitarian, and a 2022-23 Global Health Corps fellow.

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Danielle Burnett

Danielle Burnett is a current MBA candidate at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business passionate about marketing, innovation, and social impact. Prior to Ross, she worked as Guest Experience Manager for Disney’s Parks and Resorts where she managed day-to-day operations, inspiring teams to deliver service standards. Most recently, Danielle worked as a senior researcher, leading qualitative and quantitative research projects for companies. She is excited to partner with BHF to develop solutions that improve diabetes care in Uganda.

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Christine Dumervil

Christine Dumervil is a current MBA candidate at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Prior to attending Michigan Ross, Christine got a master’s degree in Higher Education at Indiana University and worked as a Human Resources Associate in the medical device industry. Christine is excited to continue working as an MBA Consultant with the Busoga Health Forum and looks forward to identifying solutions to meet the health needs of the people in Uganda.

BHF Fellow

John Buchner

John is a current MBA candidate at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Before attending his MBA, John spent five years as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, planning logistics to support military operations in the Middle East. Before military service, John studied linguistics and Russian language at the University of Pittsburgh. He is excited to help support the Busoga Health Forum and its mission to better serve the medical needs of those within the region.

BHF Fellow

Luke Hendon

Luke Hendon is a current MBA candidate with a concentration in healthcare management at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Prior to attending his MBA, Luke spent four years in consulting helping healthcare clients transform their operations and business processes. Luke is passionate and excited to partner with the Busoga Health Forum as an MBA Consultant through Ross’ MAP program to improve access to care and address chronic health needs in Uganda.