Ushma Issar is the CEO and co-founder of Rypple, a global health ecosystem hub focused on shifting health systems from disease treatment to prevention. She works at the intersection of policy, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration, helping governments, corporates, and innovators design systems that make “health-ing” easier by default. Ushma has over 10 years of experience in the global medical device industry and now focuses on building prevention-oriented policy frameworks, health investment models, and ecosystem partnerships that deliver long-term societal value. 

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Areas of expertise: Social Sciences (Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, etc.), Policy/Government, Environment/Sustainability, Circular Economy and social impacts- just transitions 

Topics of interest: Circular Economy in Urban settings and social impacts- just transitions 

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Areas of expertise: applied development economist with global experience in research, management, and training in system strengthening, behavioral change, and impact evaluation

Topics of interest: Behavioural change, health economics, impact evaluation

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Areas of expertise: learning experience designer specialised in participatory and Design Thinking methods 

Topics of interest: human-centred design with an approach based on Co-creation practices promoting inclusive and creative social change 

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Areas of expertise: Healthcare and Public Health

Topics of interest: especially interested in SRHR, mental health, and digital health, key areas where I aim to contribute to improving wellbeing!

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Areas of expertise: Healthcare equality Public Health Awareness Social Protection 

Topics of interest: UHC Advocacy, Civil Society Capacity building, Social Determination of health

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