Ammalife Change Makers are special individuals with an unrelenting passion and commitment to make a difference to global maternal health. When we identify individuals who show the potential to develop or inspire widespread improvements we aim to accelerate their progress through investing in their professional development and leadership, and providing them with thoughtful mentorship. Our Change Makers pursue key research questions and work on the ground to provide effective and compassionate care. They also share their knowledge and good practice, so that countless women can benefit from their skills and expertise, directly and indirectly.
Current Change Makers
Laura Munthali
AmmaLife Change maker, Senior Research Nurse (MLW), Global Health Student (LSTM)
I am a graduate with a BSc in Nursing and Midwifery from KCN and currently working under the maternal Health Group, at MLW. Read more here.
Dr Francis Githae Muriithi
Ammalife Change Maker, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist.
Currently working as a Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham and the Birmingham Women’s Hospital within the Global Maternal Health Research team. Read more here.
Kristie-Marie Mammoliti
Ammalife Change Maker, midwife and researcher
As a midwife and researcher, I am passionate about finding sustainable solutions to reduce the number of women suffering from excessive bleeding after birth. Read more here.
Past Change Makers
Dr James Cheshire
Ammalife Change Maker and PhD Researcher
James’ research on diagnosing and treating maternal sepsis in low-resource settings was invaluable to the FAST-M study. Read more here.
Dr Catherine Dunlop
Ammalife Change Maker and PhD Researcher
Catherine’s research on infection prevention in low-resource maternity settings aims to save women from maternal sepsis. Read more here.
Yolam Kamene
Ammalife’s Joseph O’Hare Scholar
An experienced clinical officer, Yolam is currently in his fifth year of his medical studies, and is already serving his local community. Read more here.
Dr Stanley Daudi
Ammalife Bursary Recipient and Scholar
Dr Stanley Daudi had to overcome extreme adversity to complete his medical studies but his determination and commitment shone through. Read his inspiring story here.
Dr Abi Merriel
Ammalife PhD Researcher
An experienced researcher in the field of global health, Dr Merriel’s research focused on improving the working lives of clinicians in Malawi. Read more here.
Dr Alex Sembo
Ammalife Bursary Recipient and Scholar
Ammalife’s first ever Bursary recipient, Dr Sembo has devoted his life to helping women to overcome the horrors of fistula. Read more here.
Dr Soha Sobhy
Ammalife PhD Researcher
An experienced researcher in the field of Women’s Health, Dr Soha Sobhy’s important research investigated maternal mortality connected to anaesthesia. Read more here.
