Mercy Lung’aho
Food Security Kenya
Mercy is a Research Scientist for the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). She is an experienced nutritionist and research scientist with expertise in nutrition-sensitive…
Nicole Harris-Hollingsworth
Health NY, United States
Dr. Hollingsworth is a community health expert and health systems researcher focused on data sharing and engagement to promote better interactions between communities and health…
Ashlee Wisdom
Health NY, United States
Ashlee Wisdom is a public health innovator. She is the Co-founder & CEO of Health In Her HUE, a digital platform that connects Black women…
Omare Jimmerson
Health OK, United States
Omare Jimmerson, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Birth Equity Initiative is the daughter of a Nigerian immigrant and also a mother of two, working to save…
Adaora Okoli
Health Nigeria
Adaora, a medical doctor, became the face of Nigeria’s response to the 2014 West African Ebola epidemic when she was infected with the deadly virus…
Jabraan Pasha
Health OK, United States
Dr. Jabraan Pasha is an internal medicine physician, educator, and community health advocate, dedicated to the promotion of health equity. A Tulsa native and graduate…
Yetnayet Asfaw Demessie
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Ethiopia
A physician by training, Asfaw has dedicated her professional and personal life to advancing the cause of girls and women for the past 18 years. …
Meki Shewangizaw
Health NC, United States
Meki Shewangizaw serves as the Community Engagement Project Manager for Partners In Health-United States, where she is committed to supporting local organizations in their efforts…
Sylvie Djacbou
Environment Cameroon
Sylvie grew up in the forest region of Cameroon. She describes a childhood living in peace and harmony with nature. Born on the international day…
Alice Ruhweza
Environment Uganda
Alice joined WWF as Regional Director for Africa in July 2019. Her role is to develop and lead WWF in Africa so that it is…
Olasimbo Sojinrin
DC, United States
Ms. Olasimbo Sojinrin is the CEO of Solar Sister, a social enterprise dedicated to providing women in rural Africa access to clean energy and economic…
Oyeronke Oyebanji
Health Nigeria
Oyeronke Oyebanji is a public health professional and is currently working as a Policy and Partnerships Manager at the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)….
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