Medicines for Humanity (MFH) welcomes Brenda Rodriguez Lopez as the Program Director for Latin America and the Caribbean. A seasoned public health and international development professional, Brenda brings over 12 years of experience in maternal and child health, health care access, nutrition, and economic strengthening.  

As a Registered Midwife and global health leader, Brenda has designed and led large-scale health and humanitarian initiatives. She has worked extensively in Colombia and Peru, strengthening community health systems and forging partnerships to improve care for children and their mothers.  

Before joining MFH, Brenda served as Health Project Manager for Malteser International in Columbia, where she led the implementation of large-scale, multi-million-dollar humanitarian health projects, overseeing a multidisciplinary team of 100 members. She also played a key role in securing additional project funding, ensuring long-term impact. Prior to that, she was Peru’s Country Representative for Axios International. There, she launched maternal and child health initiatives that expanded across five regions in Peru and contributed to program expansion in multiple countries.  

Brenda holds a M.Sc. in Health Policy from La Trobe University and a Midwifery degree from the National University of San Marcos. She is currently completing an International MBA at the University of South Carolina, further strengthening her expertise in global strategic management. Fluent in English and Spanish, with proficiency in Portuguese and French, she thrives in multicultural environments and is committed to advancing sustainable health solutions.  

 Her extensive experience and passion for maternal and child health, community-based health care, and capacity building makes her a valuable addition to the MFH team. As a Program Director, Brenda will oversee maternal and child health projects and teams across Latin American and the Caribbean, leveraging her expertise to drive sustainable improvements in health care access.  

Brenda can be reached at brodriguez@medicinesforhumanity.org.