Who We Are
Meeting together to fill healthcare gaps for women on the move.
Women's basic primary care is often not available to women on the move.
WHOM is an organization that works with established medical NGOs to fill these gaps.
We are led by a coordinated medical team from a variety of backgrounds and work with volunteers in their capacity to provide education and medical care.
With the refugee crisis not having a near end in sight, given over 100 million refugees estimated worldwide, we aim to help women continue to reach their goals by making sure their healthcare needs are met.
Shereen
Executive Director
Dr. Shereen Habib
MBBS BSc DRCOG PGCertMedEd
Shereen, a medical professional since 1997, boasts a diverse career spanning the UK and UAE, providing insights into healthcare across cultures. Her expertise lies in women's health.
Beyond clinical work, Shereen served as a trustee for a UAE cancer charity for 13 years, volunteered at a local food bank during the pandemic, and supported a Greek refugee camp.
As Chief Medical Officer for Formula 1 Abu Dhabi, she excels under pressure, collaborating with international teams. Additionally, she's a UK university medical lecturer, believing in education's transformative power for health empowerment.
A second-generation Egyptian immigrant, Shereen is dedicated to improving conditions for those on the move, embodying compassionate care and global citizenship.
Kate
Chief Administrator
Dr. Kathryn Bergen
DO, MSc
Kate is a board-certified Family Medicine Physician with a distinguished background in human rights advocacy, cultivated through her invaluable experience with Amnesty International's Individuals at Risk program. Her career is defined by an unwavering commitment to vulnerable populations, particularly those on the move.
Kate's journey has led her to the forefront of humanitarian efforts, providing healthcare in challenging environments such as refugee camps in Greece and supporting those fleeing conflict in Ukraine. In the US, she focused on maternal-child health within migrant communities in Rhode Island. Currently, she works as a Hospitalist in Salinas, California, advocating for healthcare access in underserved communities while pursuing a certification in Global Health and Tropical Medicine.
Catherine
Compliance & Oversight
MSc (c), BSc, HCPC, CIPD
Catherine McMenamin, a dual-qualified professional from Northern Ireland, combines 15+ years of senior HR leadership in non-profits with expertise as an Advanced Paramedic.
Her career includes adeptly managing global HR transformation in renowned non-profits and coordinating medical programs in challenging environments, reflecting her commitment to humanitarian causes.
Cat's passion lies in equitable healthcare access and patient empowerment, particularly in diverse clinical settings. Her unique blend of medical and HR skills makes her a remarkable force for change.
Erika
Programs Director
Erika Bernachi, hailing from Mexico City with an international relations background, is a seasoned humanitarian with 13 years of experience. Her career has encompassed roles in Civil Associations, Regional Directorship, and public service at the Migration Institute of Mexico.
Erika's work extends to supporting Mexican children and Central American immigrants in refugee centers across Central and South Mexico. She co-founded a Civil Society promoting women's reproductive health and holistic family development in Mexico City.
On the global stage, Erika has coordinated medical initiatives for refugees in Athens, Greece, and Syria, alongside her role as a Coordinator supporting people on the move in Serbia. Her success stems from her belief in cooperative, heart-driven professionalism to forge strong, effective teams.
Rwaida
Grants Manager
Rwaida Izar, MPH, is a seasoned public health professional with a passion for creating impactful partnerships and utilizing data to address programming gaps. Her health equity research, project management, grant management, and health systems review experiences in federal government, local government, private university, and non-profit settings give her rich insight into various funding practices, qualitative and quantitative synthesis, and team collaboration.
Rwaida earned her MPH in Health Policy & Management from NYU and has worked extensively in Chicago and New York City with vulnerable populations on various issues such as substance use, immigrant health, health services access, public safety, mental health first aid, and more.
As a first-generation Egyptian American, she is passionate about community health and grassroots organizing, access to care for underserved populations across the globe, reducing health disparities, and the intersection of public health and systemic injustice.
Alexandra
Program Assistant
Alexandra Humpert is from a small town in Germany. After becoming a paediatric nurse, she pursued a Bachelor's degree in European Public Health and a Master's degree in Global Health and Epidemiology.
Her passion to improve the health and well-being for people in high need, such as asylum-seekers and refugees, was first ignited during volunteer work in Athens where she volunteered as a nurse in a medical NGO. To bring about change, she especially believes in the transformative power of empowerment and health promotion.
With various work experiences in health projects in the international cooperation and development sector, but also research and teaching, she is eager to dedicate her knowledge and skills to WHOM's projects.
Currently, as a PhD candidate in Germany, she primarily supports WHOM remotely, where her responsibilities include project management, administration as well as communication and reporting.
Rebe
Image and Design
Rebeca Dávila, a native of Mexico State, is a seasoned professional with a Degree in Science and Techniques of Communication, specializing in Marketing. With a wealth of experience spanning over 15 years, Rebeca has dedicated her career to humanitarian efforts, making a significant impact through her work with various non-profit organizations in Mexico.
Her passion lies in extending support to children with special needs and those hailing from marginalized areas with limited resources. Rebeca has been instrumental in creating volunteering opportunities that focus on diverse areas such as education, vision care (including eye tests and providing glasses), and promoting eco-friendly activities.
Rebeca's commitment to making a positive difference shines through in her innovative approaches to helping others. She is driven by a deep desire to find new and effective ways to connect and communicate, with the ultimate goal of sharing the myriad ways individuals can contribute to creating a better world.
Janyne
Professinal Develpment Coordinator
Janyne Musso, a registered nurse and second-year epidemiology and disaster management master's student at the University of Georgia, plays a vital role within WHOM. Her unique blend of healthcare expertise and public health insights strengthens our mission.
With a research focus on global disease burden, particularly in conflict and trauma-affected populations, Janyne's work aligns seamlessly with WHOM's objectives. Her skills, including data visualization, working with at-risk communities, and proficiency in digital tools, greatly enhance our social media initiatives.