Our goal is to empower local healthcare champions in remote and resource-limited communities at all levels, from public health workers to nurses and physicians.
We leverage varied backgrounds in public health, medical education, and advocacy to strengthen capacity through lectures, medical simulation, and side-by-side clinical training.
We strive to bring care closer to where individuals live. We are committed to pioneering innovative solutions with compassion, integrity, and a deep sense of social responsibility.
By mobilizing resources, fostering partnerships, and engaging communities, we strive to build resilient infrastructures that empower individuals and uplift entire communities for generations to come.
Our service is centered on respect and profound empathy for those we serve. We are all part of a greater fabric of humanity.
Capacity building is our core value. We seek to impart lasting change through education, skills transfer, and empowerment.
We embrace creativity and leading-edge solutions to overcome barriers in health care delivery in geographically isolated regions.
ustainability means - to maintain. Our programs and initiatives are designed to endure over time by supporting and empowering local healthcare workforces, ensuring lasting impact. We also strive to maintain our ecosystems the way we found them, by minimizing our environmental footprint.
Transparency and ethical practices guide all our decisions and interactions. We see ourselves and the communities we work with as one large global community, made up of smaller but equally important parts.
Sila Bal MD, MPH is a cataract, cornea, and refractive surgeon dedicated to improving eye health in diverse communities, both locally and globally. Dr. Bal received her medical degree and Master’s in Public Health from the University of Pennsylvania where she was awarded the United States Public Health Service Excellence in Public Health Award for her work on disparities in eye health. She then went on to complete her ophthalmology residency and cornea fellowship at Harvard Ophthalmology and her global ophthalmology fellowship with the Moran Eye Center.
Lorenzo Albala MD, MS is a biomedical engineer turned board-certified emergency medicine physician. He is currently based in Honolulu with Hawai’i Pacific Health. He is affiliated Faculty of Wilderness Medicine with Massachusetts General Hospital SPEAR. Dr. Albala completed his residency training at the Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency and Wilderness Medicine Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon with 15+ years of experience in global health. Nationally recognized for leadership in global health and serves in leadership roles for both the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Global Ophthalmology Summit.
Emergency Medicine physician with extensive experience in small business leadership and low-resource acute care. Has taken several high-impact projects from needs assessment to implementation. Expertise in leveraging funding to maximize local impact across varied austere settings.
Connector and media specialist with 12+ years of experience in the ophthalmology industry. Known for community-building efforts and facilitating impactful opportunities for ophthalmologists globally.
CPA with 10 years of experience in SEC financial reporting, corporate accounting and public company audit. Additional experience in individual and self employment tax preparation.
Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group. Strong background in nonprofit leadership, public education, and strategy consulting equip her with the skills to support ROSE's ambition to deliver healthcare and system empowerment to some of the hardest-to-reach areas of the world.
Retina specialist practicing in low-income communities. He has a Masters in Biostatistics from the Harvard School of Public Health, and he has published several global health projects, with collaborations in India, Myanmar, and Brazil.
