Judi Gachunga Machira

Judi Gachunga Machira is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and healthcare entrepreneur whose career reflects a deep commitment to accessible, patient-centered care. As the founder and Director of Imarika Healthcare Services LLC in Worcester, Massachusetts, she has built a multi-disciplinary practice that bridges critical gaps in healthcare delivery for individuals and families across the region.

With a clinical background spanning urgent care, physiatry, addiction medicine, family practice, and behavioral health services, Judi brings a uniquely comprehensive perspective to healthcare. Her work recognizes that health outcomes are deeply connected to social, cultural, and systemic factors — a philosophy that aligns closely with RICA’s mission of holistic, culturally responsive support for refugee and immigrant communities. Judi’s academic journey reflects her dedication to growth and excellence. She earned her foundational training at Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, continued her undergraduate studies at Worcester State University, and completed her graduate education at Regis College — a path that reflects both her roots in the Worcester community and her commitment to advanced clinical practice.

As an entrepreneur and clinician, Judi is equally committed to improving the experience of healthcare providers alongside their patients, understanding that sustainable, high-quality care depends on systems that support those who deliver it. Her work at Imarika Healthcare Services stands as a model of integrated, community-focused healthcare rooted in dignity and equity. RICA is honored to have Judi Gachunga Machira as a member of its leadership team, where her clinical expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to underserved communities strengthen RICA’s vision of a healthier and more inclusive Worcester.