Name: Grace NassangaGender: female

Grace Nassanga is a Registered Nurse in the United States who is passionate about improving
the health and wellness of people. Having grown up in Masaka District (Uganda), she occasionally visited her home village in
Lwannume where the Grace-CHAWO initiative was established. Growing up, Grace witnessed
people living in intense poverty that challenged many rural residents in accessing basic health- care and wellness services. From humble beginnings with her background experience as a health worker, Grace felt a deep
sense of commitment to make a difference in her community by promoting health and wellness, particularly to the less privileged. Grace is a diligent self-starter, continuous learner always seeking opportunities for growth and development and she relishes challenges as she defines her purpose as empowering every person regardless of their status; achieve a more healthy life.