Leadership & Governance
Strong clinical leadership, mission-ready experience, and global expertise guide the Foundation's work across Jamaica, the Caribbean, and the world.
Executive Leadership
Dr. Ilya Rabkin
Executive Director
A physician with global experience across emergency response, telemedicine, and humanitarian care. Dr. Rabkin leads all clinical strategy, missions, and telemedicine development for the Foundation. His work anchors the long-term vision of building a mission-ready, digitally enabled health system for underserved and disaster-impacted communities.
View LinkedIn ProfileDr. Angie Schafer
Resident Doctor, Jamaica Operations
Dr. Schafer serves as the Foundation's primary on-site physician for Jamaica missions, senior care outreach, and community medical assessments. She supports clinical operations, digital triage, and field deployment models to strengthen local continuity of care.
View LinkedIn ProfileIndustry Experts Panel
The Foundation is guided by world-class physicians and regional medical leaders who strengthen clinical accuracy, mission performance, and cross-country coordination.
Dr. Akshai Mansingh
Orthopedic Surgeon & Medical Dean
Orthopedic surgeon and leading sports medicine specialist; Dean of the Caribbean School of Medical Sciences; respected national medical advisor in Jamaica.
View ProfileDr. Zain Khalpey
Cardiothoracic Surgeon & AI Pioneer
World-renowned cardiothoracic surgeon and pioneer in AI-supported surgical decision-making, regenerative medicine, and global health innovation.
View ProfileDr. Gail Ranglin Edwards
Jamaica Defence Force (JDF)
Senior JDF medical leader with deep expertise in military medicine, disaster response, and operational health systems. Her guidance strengthens the Foundation's joint civilian–military clinical readiness.
JDF ReferenceDr. David Clark
Barbados Defence Force (BDF)
Medical Director within the Barbados Defence Force with leadership across regional disaster preparedness, trauma systems, and humanitarian missions. He supports the Foundation's regional defense-health collaborations.
BDF ReferenceAdvisors & Strategic Counsel
The Foundation's advisory council brings senior military, logistics, and digital-governance leadership that strengthens mission execution and national-level coordination.
Lt. General Ross Coffman (Ret.)
Strategic Advisor
Former Deputy Commanding General of U.S. Army Futures Command and a global leader in modernization, readiness, and large-scale operational planning.
View WikipediaLt. General Edward C. Cardon (Ret.)
Strategic Advisor
Former Commanding General of U.S. Army Cyber Command; expert in digital modernization, crisis response, and multi-domain operational systems. His guidance aligns digital health, telemedicine security, and national resilience frameworks.
View WikipediaBoard of Directors
The Board ensures governance, oversight, and alignment with the Foundation's mission, values, and long-term humanitarian commitments.
Ed Watal
Chair
Technology entrepreneur, strategic advisor, and founder of Intellibus. Leads governance, partnerships, and long-term strategy.
View ProfileDr. Ilya Rabkin
Board Member
Provides clinical governance, mission direction, and oversight of medical programs.
Anukrat Watal
Board Member
Oversees organizational systems, digital platforms, operational governance, and donor infrastructure.
View LinkedIn ProfileHow This Leadership Model Works
Clinical Direction
Led by physicians with deep humanitarian and emergency response experience.
Defense Readiness
Strengthened by senior JDF, BDF, and U.S. military advisors.
Digital Modernization
Informed by world-class experts in AI, telemedicine, and secure health systems.
Governance & Transparency
Anchored by a board with strategic, clinical, and operational expertise.
Community Impact
Enabled by local doctors, resident clinicians, and partners across the Caribbean.
This structure ensures every mission is medically sound, operationally disciplined, technologically modern, and aligned with the Foundation's commitment to affordable, accessible, and accurate care.