Our Panelists:

DR. VICTORIA WULSIN '75

Board Chair, SOTENI International

Victoria Wells Wulsin is a physician, epidemiologist, and academic with over 40 years of experience in clinical practice, preventive medicine, and global health. She holds board certifications in Public Health, General Preventive Medicine, and Occupational and Environmental Medicine, and earned her bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from Harvard. Her work includes service in 33 countries, often in French, Spanish, or Swahili. She has worked locally for the Cincinnati Health Department, nationally for CDC, and internationally for USAID. For 10 years, she served as Chancellor of Mount Kenya University, the largest private university in Kenya, now enrolling over 30,000 students. As a Professor at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Medicine, she has contributed to scholarship, clinical care, and teaching, including leading the university’s COVID-19 response as Co-Chair of the UC COVID-19 Vaccine Committee.

Dr. Wulsin is recognized for her expertise in reproductive and sexual health, serving as a primary care provider, and delivering specialized care to employees exposed to hazardous substances. She has written peer-reviewed publications, books, and workbooks, and taught diverse audiences around the world. Her leadership extends to immunization compliance, employee safety, and global health initiatives. Driven by a passion for public health and environmental protection, she continues to mentor students, residents, and faculty while advancing public health and clinical care.

In 2003 Vic co-founded SOTENI International (based in Cincinnati) and SOTENI Kenya (based in Mbakalo, Kenya) with other visionary colleagues and friends. In 2004, three SOTENI Villages of Hope in rural, impoverished areas were registered as community-based organizations by locally-elected leaders. For 23 years, SOTENI has worked with those grassroots organizations to respond to their priorities, including: health services, education, opportunities for income-generation, support to orphans, women’s empowerment, clean drinking water, and other interventions to prevent and mitigate HIV/AIDS and to break the cycle of poverty and disease.

DR. POOJA RACHEWAD

Operations Manager, SOTENI International

Pooja Rachewad, MBBS, MPH, is a physician and global health professional with a strong interest in community health and international development. She earned her Master of Public Health from the University of Cincinnati and holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree. As Operations Manager at SOTENI International, she works closely with SOTENI’s teams in the U.S. and Kenya to strengthen community health and development programs, build partnerships, and support the organization’s growth. Her work includes HIV/AIDS programs, healthcare access, economic empowerment, grant development, and collaborations with universities and community partners. Drawing on her background in medicine, public health, and nonprofit leadership, Pooja is passionate about working with communities to understand their priorities and develop practical, sustainable solutions that improve health and create lasting change.