Nicole Umurungi
About Nicole Umurungi
Nicole Umurungi serves as the Global Community Lead at Zipline, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in health operations and a focus on improving healthcare access for vulnerable populations, she has contributed to health systems development in Africa.
Work at Zipline
Nicole Umurungi currently holds the position of Global Community Lead at Zipline, a role she has occupied since 2021. Prior to this, she served as the Rwanda Community Lead starting in 2020. Her initial role at Zipline was as a Health and Fulfillment Operator, where she worked for four months in 2019. In her current position, she contributes to the development of health systems in Africa and is involved in global health initiatives that focus on equitable healthcare access.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Umurungi earned her Master of Science in Global Health Delivery from the University of Global Health Equity, completing her studies from 2018 to 2019. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from the University of Rwanda, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. Her educational background supports her expertise in improving access to healthcare services for vulnerable populations.
Background
Nicole Umurungi has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in health and administration. Before her tenure at Zipline, she worked as a Social Affairs Officer at the Rwanda Biotechnology Students' Network from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she served as an Administrative Assistant at Exuus Ltd for eight months in 2017-2018. Her experiences reflect her commitment to public health and community engagement.
Achievements
In her capacity as Global Community Lead, Nicole Umurungi has made significant contributions to health systems development in Africa. She has been actively involved in global health initiatives that align with her focus on equitable healthcare access, demonstrating her dedication to improving healthcare for underserved populations.