THE ENDOMETRIOSIS COALITION TEAM

Jenneh Rishe BSN, RN

FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Jenneh Rishe has been a Registered Nurse for 15 years, working in many different specialty areas such as internal medicine, trauma, kidney transplant, oncology, and leukemia/bone marrow transplant. It took over 4 years, but Jenneh's medical background gave her the knowledge and skills to navigate how to finally get good care after she was diagnosed with endometriosis. With her love for healthcare, education, and teaching, she felt inspired to use her abilities to help other women understand the disease better. She is also the author of Part of You, Not All of You: Shared Wisdom and Guided Journaling for Life With Chronic Illness.

Jenneh is originally from New Jersey but resides in Center City Philadelphia. In her free time, she loves running, writing, and spending time with her incredibly supportive husband, family, and friends. When asked why she felt so passionately about starting The Endometriosis Coalition, she says "endometriosis is criminally under researched and horribly misunderstood, and I want to be a part of changing that, sooner rather than later."

Joseph Rishe

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Joseph Rishe serves as the Director of Operations for the Endometriosis Coalition. From managing finances for a global bank in Hong Kong to building and selling software products, Joseph has varied experience across finance, operations, and technology, and acts as the point person for all EndoCo business endeavors.

After witnessing the debilitating disease firsthand and helping his wife (founder, Jenneh Rishe) navigate the challenges of getting diagnosed and treated, Joseph feels called to action to help turn the tide on Endometriosis awareness, diagnosis, and treatment to reduce the suffering of millions of women currently endure. Joseph also currently serves as Founder & CEO of Cloud Studio, a company that provides software on the Salesforce AppExchange.

When not working, Joseph enjoys writing/directing films, going to the movies, traveling, and golfing.

Dr. Iris Orbuch

PHYSICIAN LIASON

Dr. Iris Orbuch specializes in the Treatment of Endometriosis and is the Director of the Advanced Gynecologic Laparoscopy Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Iris Orbuchs’ practice is limited to Laparoscopic and Robotic Gynecologic Surgery and is primarily a referral practice.

Dr. Orbuch specializes in pelvic pain and the treatment of endometriosis and wrote the book, “Beating Endo - How to reclaim your life from endometriosis”. She understands that endometriosis is a major reason women experience pain, though she strives to assess for all additional co-existing pain generators in order to help women live pain-free productive lives.

Dr. Shantae Williams

MEDICAL LIAISON

Dr. Shantae Williams has over 13 years of experience as a pelvic health physical therapist. She is well-versed in working with all pelvic health and orthopedic conditions but her passion lies in treating people with endometriosis and chronic pain. Shantae has spent the last 4 years working at the Center of Complex Gynecology at Northwestern Medicine focusing on providing care to people with endometriosis before and after excision surgery. There she helped co-found the Chicago Endometriosis Meet Up with her former patient and friend, Jillian Schurr.

Shantae believes in treating not just the symptoms but the whole person and takes a holistic approach to include the mind, the body, and the spirit. She provides a safe space for people of all backgrounds. Her goal is to facilitate an environment of healing and provide her patients the tools to maximize their potential and return to doing the things that they love.

Shantae has recently relocated to the Atlanta area from the Midwest and is looking forward to serving the greater Atlanta area.

Dr. Gaby Moawad

PHYSICIAN LIAISON

Dr. Gaby Moawad is a board-certified gynecological surgeon and the founder of The Center For Endometriosis and Advanced Pelvic Surgery in Washington DC. Alongside his extensive experience in the field of Gynecologic Surgery and specialization in Minimally Invasive Gynecological procedures, Dr. Moawad excels in Laparoscopic and robotic techniques, using his many years of training and practice with his desire to impact patients’ lives positively.

Dr. Moawad has proved himself to be a passionate and effective educator for many years. As Director of Robotic Gynecologic Surgery, Fellowship Co-Director and an Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The George Washington University, he has demonstrated his commitment to the field by not only serving his patients, but also educating fellow medical professionals on how to safely approach the most complex conditions.

Hayley Bustos, NP

MEDICAL LIAISON

Hayley Bustos is a Nurse Practitioner who has experience in critical care and cardiology as well as end-of-life care. She is certified in Palliative Care and focuses on providing pain and holistic symptom management to individuals with serious chronic medical conditions. Hayley holds a master’s degree from Purdue University and is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is passionate about herbalism, alternative therapies, and women's health.

Hayley is a Canadian who has been living in the Midwest for the past 13 years and recently moved to New England to be closer to her family and the ocean. She is passionate about endometriosis awareness because she has been living with the disease for over 2 decades and personally understands how difficult the road to diagnosis and treatment can be. She finds purpose and connection in the endometriosis community and is thrilled to be part of the EndoCo team.