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we love
health-ing

we are dedicated, passionate, and focused on a common goal.

our leadership team

Ushma Issar

Ushma Issar

Ushma Issar is the CEO & Founder of Rypple with a decade of global experience in the medical device industry, excelling in sales. However, discomfort grew as success correlated with illness. This realization spurred her to found Rypple in 2023, aiming to reshape healthcare incentives.

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Ash Norman

Ash is the CPO (Chief Policy Officer) & Co-Founder and a visionary health policy expert dedicated to transforming healthcare through innovative, patient-centered approaches. She bridges knowledge gaps, champions proactive wellness, and drives systemic change in global health infrastructure. She is the founder of NQiHS.

Rutger de Mare

Rutger De Mare

Rutger de Mare is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Rypple and the founder of Quo Mare. He has  10+ years of modeling expertise for the Dutch Government.

Daniela de Paiva

Daniela de Paiva

Daniela is the CIO (Chief Impact Officer) and a visionary leader dedicated to transforming complex challenges into catalysts for systemic change. She is also the founder of QED Impact and bridges innovation ecosystems, sustainability frameworks, and cross-sector partnerships to create solutions that deliver profound, measurable impact across diverse environments and industries.

our volunteers

Rypple has a dedicated team of over 20 volunteers who selflessly contribute their time and skills in support our mission.

our advisory board

The Advisory Board section highlights experienced individuals who guide our organization. With diverse expertise, they provide strategic advice and valuable insights to shape our initiatives and align with industry best practices.

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Dr. Simon L Bacon, PhD, FTOS, FCCS, FABMR

Professor Bacon is a renowned professor and behavioral scientist who develops interventions for high-risk behaviors at individual, industry, and policy levels. His acclaimed multidisciplinary research focuses on health behaviors to reduce chronic diseases.

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John Ganzi

John Ganzi, a renowned expert in climate and sustainability, has an extensive track record working with governments on system transformation. He helps organizations identify climate-related opportunities and risks through CCRMI's specialized educational programs across multiple continents.

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Lindsay Clerkx

Lindsay Clerkx is an experienced Human Resources Director with a huge track record in the medical device industry, demonstrating passion and proven success in organizational, team, and leadership development across multiple healthcare technology organizations.

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Charles Mander

Charles Mander, former CFO of NS International, Squad Mobility, Felyx, Axelera.ai and Lumiors and investor in many more impact start-ups/scale-ups, has years of experience in finance and fundraising which he is now using to help Rypple achieve its aims.

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Prof. Dr. Wim Groot

Prof. Dr. Wim Groot, a distinguished professor of Health Economics and Evidence Based Education at Maastricht University since 1998, has published over 300 papers, advised international organizations, and served on numerous prestigious boards while mentoring 34 PhD students.

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Brian Li Han Wong

Dr Wong is a global public health expert and entrepreneur who advises health-tech start-ups. Drawing on a wealth of experience from his work with WHO and other global health organizations/initiatives at various levels, he shapes policy and strengthens health systems to foster equitable and sustainable health outcomes for all.

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our partners

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