Dr. Paul Kato — Medicine for Humanity Fellow


Dr. Musa Kayondo — Project Director & Lead Surgeon [Uganda]

Dr. Musa Kayondo is a Gynecologist and fistula surgeon at Mbarara University Teaching and Referral Hospital in Mbarara, Uganda. He is the Deputy Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology and head of the Fistula plus Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Division at MUST/ MRRH. Since 2010, Dr. Kayondo has also been a full time Senior Lecturer of Obstetrics and Gynecology at MUST.


Shelley O’Connor — Executive DIrector

"Eleven years ago my daughter Callie was delivered via emergency cesarean section. During my pregnancy I was afforded the luxury of unparalleled prenatal care and I was under the supervision of an extremely competent doctor; however, due to unforeseen circumstances my delivery was obstructed. Both my life and the life of my unborn child were in danger."


Dr. Christopher Tarnay — President & Medical Director

Dr. Christopher Tarnay is a Urogynecologist and the Division Chief in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) at UCLA. Since 2008, Dr. Tarnay has served as Medicine for Humanity’s Medical Director and lead surgeon in Uganda.