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."

Meghan Maloof Berdellans

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Meghan joined The Endo Co just months before the viral #1in10 Endometriosis Awareness Month campaign of March 2018. She has a background in the digital space, and working in the field has given her an in-depth understanding and drive to use social media for awareness of endometriosis and proper treatment. In fact, Instagram and Twitter were the tools that brought Meg to Jenneh and The Endometriosis Coalition, and her endo family.

It took Meg 10 years to get diagnosed with endometriosis via excision surgery after seeing approximately a dozen specialists throughout that timeframe. Ever since her excision surgery in 2015, she has become incredibly passionate about spreading awareness of this disease, and served as a Consumer Reviewer on the Department of Defense, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).

While Meg is from the heart of New York, she currently resides in Miami for most of the year, she is an active Real Estate Broker, Relocation Specialist, and runs marketing and e-commerce businesses. She also enjoys managing her dog’s Instagram account: @CeiliThePuppy, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, interior design, and spending time with the people she loves. Her hope is to continue to inspire people to learn about endometriosis and seek proper treatment.

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.

Katie Whitson

FUNDRAISING & PARTNERSHIPS COORDINATOR

Katie Whitson has been working as a philanthropy professional for the past 11 years, fundraising for organizations like Make-A-Wish, the Boys & Girls Club, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. She feels fortunate to have worked for missions she deeply cares about and is looking forward to putting her efforts towards an organization she is passionate about, The Endo Co.

Katie grew up in a military family and has spent the majority of her life living in California and Oklahoma before recently landing in Florida. Katie enjoys spending time with her husband Chris and dog Franklin, her family, and friends, traveling, spending time at the beach, cooking, and trying new restaurants throughout Florida!

Katie fought her own battle with endometriosis for over 17 years before receiving adequate attention and necessary treatment. She leaned heavily on the awareness and insight provided by The Endo Co. and certainly wouldn’t have felt so supported without their help and resources. It is because of this that Katie is looking forward to giving back to The Endo Co. by serving as the Fundraising and Partnerships Coordinator to continue raising awareness and ensuring women around the world have the education and resources needed to find the best care possible.

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.

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.