Pierrette Ngutete Mukundwa is a Rwandan doctor and educator with a strong commitment to improving surgical care and healthcare delivery in rural and underserved settings. Her early clinical work revealed the challenges rural patients face in accessing timely and appropriate surgical services, which inspired her to pursue a broader role in healthcare education and systems improvement.

She earned a Master of Science in Global Health Delivery at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), where she now serves as faculty. In this role, she designs and coordinates training programs for medical and graduate students, helping them build practical skills for addressing surgical care needs in low-resource environments. She also contributes to research and community outreach projects through the Center for Equity in Global Surgery. Pierrette also created SurgiVoices, a podcast series sharing the personal stories of Rwandan surgical patients. The project aims to raise awareness about the gaps in surgical care and improve understanding of the patient experience across the continuum of care.

Through the Global HEAL Program, Pierrette looks forward to expanding her clinical, research, and leadership skills while working alongside a diverse community of professionals. Pierrette plans to pursue a PhD in global surgery and continue mentoring students and supporting healthcare projects, improving access to surgical services. She is especially interested in approaches that combine education, communication, and practical experience to strengthen healthcare systems and support long-term improvements in patient care.