Wharton Global Health Volunteers (WGHV) is a student-run organization that connects MBA students and healthcare organizations in developing countries for semester-long, pro-bono consulting projects. The group’s goal is to enrich the educational and professional experiences of students and to advance healthcare equity globally. With careful project selection, along with support from Healthcare Management (HCM) faculty advisors, the organization is committed to addressing pressing global healthcare challenges.
Revna Biosciences (Ghana) – Precision Medicine Valuation Framework
During the Fall 2025 semester, a WGHV team partnered with Revna Biosciences, a precision medicine company promoting clinical research and advancing molecular diagnostics in Ghana. Led by Grace Orr (WG’26) and Lucia Yang (WG’27), the team built a valuation framework by validating market sizing, revenue assumptions and growth drivers across the organization’s diagnostics, biobanking and clinical research functions. During their travel, the Wharton team conducted site visits and interviews to shape their analysis, revealing crucial insights on Revna’s operations and reimbursement dynamics that transformed their analysis.
Co-Lead Grace Orr (WG ’26) comments, “this project became one of the most memorable experiences of my Wharton journey, reinforcing the importance of understanding emerging markets as future business partners and customers….this was a perspective-building experience that has shaped how I think about inclusion, empathy and leadership moving forward.”
Wharton Student Team in Ghana:
Carlos Mercado-Lara (WG’27), Jada Baijnath (WG’27), Camilla Ozada (WG’27), Grace Orr (WG’26),
Lucia Yang (WG’27), Lindy Guo (WG’26), Revna Biosciences Team
SwipeRx (Indonesia) – Retail Pharmacy Intelligence Dashboard
WGHV also partnered with SwipeRx, a Jakarta-based GPO expanding into a chain of low-cost retail pharmacies. The team developed a business intelligence dashboard to assess pharmacy-level performance and track operational and financial KPIs as the company prepares to scale rapidly over the next 12 months. Throughout the project, the SwipeRx team was deeply engaged, offering valuable insight into the realities of scaling multisite healthcare businesses in lower-income neighborhoods and the role of retail pharmacy as a critical access point for improving health outcomes.
Co-Lead Nathan Chang (WG’27) says, “a highlight was visiting the team in Jakarta, where we held working sessions, toured a distribution warehouse, and gained firsthand insight into the consumer experience by visiting one of their pharmacies. Overall, WGHV was one of the most rewarding parts of my first semester, and I would strongly encourage any classmates to participate during their time at Wharton.”
Co-Lead and WGHV Co-President Viviane Garth (WG’26) adds, “it was inspiring working closely with Farouk and the SwipeRx team, leaders who made a deliberate shift from traditional corporate careers into building SwipeRx. Their commitment to advancing health equity in under-resourced communities felt deeply aligned with why I’m involved in WGHV and with our mission. This experience made me excited to keep doing this kind of work moving forward.”
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Wharton Student Team in Indonesia:
Viviane Garth (WG’26), Nathan Chang (WG’27), Adam Ng (WG’27), Rose Rust (WG’26),
Deborah Attie (WG’26), Ibrahim Albaba (WG’27), SwipeRx Team
Impulso (Brazil) – Non-Profit Market Expansion
WGHV worked with Impulso, a non-profit health-tech in Brazil that aims to improve public primary care by facilitating proactive, evidence-based decision-making. The team helped Impulso evaluate opportunities for expansion, engaging with government and nonprofit leaders across 50+ low- and middle-income countries. Project work culminated in a recommendation of 5 high-priority markets for near-term expansion.
Co-Lead Michael Lichtenstein (WG’27) notes, “the project allowed us to learn about scaling transformative tech solutions within publicly funded models and about international health system dynamics.” Co-Lead Ariana Katsanis (WG’27) adds, “this project allowed me to build lasting connections within the global healthcare space. It was one of the most impactful and applied learning experiences I have had at Wharton.”
Wharton Student Team in Brazil:
Michael Lichtenstein (WG’27), Ariana Katsanis (WG’27),
Bridget Leighton (WG’27), Sydney Shaiman (WG’27), Impulso Team
Bright Island (Dominican Republic) – Fundraising and Tech Adoption Strategy
A third team partnered with Bright Island Outreach, a dentistry-focused non-profit organization in the Dominican Republic. The Wharton team developed a sustainable fundraising strategy and conducted a technology scan to improve patient treatment and outcomes. Project work provided Bright Island with strategic direction for fundraising efforts and technology adoption.
Co-Lead Mitsuhiro Yoshida (WG’27) comments, “the most valuable part of this experience was the hands-on engagement with the organization, which helped us understand their needs and constraints and propose practical, ready-to-use solutions.” Co-Lead Panpan Jriyasetapong adds, “hearing directly from social entrepreneurs about their journeys, while sitting along a beautiful Caribbean beach, was a truly special experience. As a project lead, WGHV has been the highlight of time at Wharton.”
Wharton Student Team in the DR:
Mitsuhiro Yoshida (WG’27), Panpan Jriyasetapong (Exchange Student), Analia Cuevas-Ferreras (WG’27),
Neha Bhura (WG’27), Aneri Patel (WG’27), Bright Island Team