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We selected 30 fellows for their leadership potential and their commitment to advancing health equity in the U.S. They’re collectively diverse and bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences to the GHC movement. 73% - [Why Leadership](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/why-leadership/) - Why Leadership The people doing the work are already here. From Kampala to Dallas, from Blantyre to New York City, dedicated professionals are keeping health systems alive, often meeting immense needs with limited resources. What’s missing isn’t the people. It’s the investment in them. When that investment fails, so do health systems. Collapsing aid architectures Development - [Our Impact](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/our-impact/) - Our Impact From Kampala to Dallas, from Blantyre to New York City, dedicated professionals are keeping health systems alive, often meeting immense needs with limited resources. What’s missing isn’t the people. It’s the investment in them. - [2021 AR Demo - new](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/2021-ar-demo-new/) - Leadership Matters: Moving at the Speed of Trust Equity-driven, collective leadership is a powerful lever for advancing health equity. Global Health Corps exists to harness and cultivate it. 2014 2016 2020-2022 2024 2025 Ebola outbreak, West Africa Fragmented coordination and the absence of supported local leaders turned a containable outbreak into a regional crisis. Over - [Our Leadership Accelerators](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/our-leadership-accelerators/) - Our Leadership Accelerators Global Health Corps Leadership Accelerators equip early-career global and public professionals with the skills, networks, and support to drive change right now—while staying in their current roles.We run two geographically-adapted fellowship programs—one currently in East and Southern Africa and one across the United States. Both deliver award-winning curriculum through a cohort-based model - [U.S. Leadership Accelerator Overview](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/what-we-do/u-s-fellowship-program-overview/) - U.S. Leadership Accelerator Overview Applications for our 2026-2027 cohort are now closed—thank you to all who applied! Applicants can expect to hear about their status by June 30, 2026. GHC’s U.S. Leadership Accelerator is a tuition-free, 9-month, hybrid fellowship for U.S.-based early-career, non-clinical public health professionals.Through immersive training, coaching, and a global network of peers, - [Africa Leadership Accelerator Overview](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/africa-leadership-accelerator-overview/) - Africa Leadership Accelerator Overview Applications for our 2026-2027 cohort are now closed—thank you to all who applied! Applicants can expect to hear about their status by July 31, 2026. The Africa Leadership Accelerator is a 9-month hybrid fellowship for early to mid-career public health professionals who hail from and work within public health institutions across - [Meet the Fellows](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/meet-the-fellows/) - Meet the Fellows Since 2009, GHC has trained, supported, and amplified the impact of over 1,300 health equity leaders through our leadership development programs. Get to know the latest changemakers to join our powerful, growing network. Issue Area Community Health Digital Health Disability Justice Environmental Health Epidemiology Gender Justice Global Health HIV/AIDS Maternal & Child - [U.S. Leadership Accelerator FAQs](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/what-we-do/u-s-fellowship-faqs/) - U.S. Leadership Accelerator FAQs Considering applying to the U.S. Leadership Accelerator? Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions about joining our community of leaders. Eligibility WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE U.S. Leadership Accelerator You must:Be age 21-30 on September 1, 2026Live in the United States full-timeBe authorized to work in the - [Africa Leadership Accelerator Fellowship FAQs](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/africa-leadership-accelerator-fellowship-faqs/) - Africa Leadership Accelerator FAQs Interested in applying for GHC’s Africa Leadership Accelerator? Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions about joining our community of leaders. Eligibility What are the eligibility requirements for the Africa Leadership Accelerator Fellowship? To apply for the Africa Leadership Accelerator, you must:Be age 21-35 by September 1st, 2026.Be a - [Our Supporters](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/about__trashed/our-supporters/) - Our Supporters Our funders share our belief in the power of people to transform health systems. We are grateful for their investment in realizing the potential of diverse leaders to drive change. Special thanks to: Corporate Partners AbbVie FoundationAspen InstituteBank of America Charitable FoundationBecton DickinsonCovista FoundationGilead Sciencesgreater:SATXGuggenheim PartnersTexas Biomedical Research InstituteThe University of Texas Health - [A-TestNew](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/a-testnew/) - A-TestNew Developing a generation of great leaders takes great leaders. Meet our global team. The Skills Gap Is Real​ The Case For Developing Your Workforce​ Key Dates What to expect Is This For You? Eligibility Requirements Questions?​ The Skills Gap Is Real​ The Case For Developing Your Workforce​ Key Dates What to expect Is This - [Our Finances](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/our-finances/) - Our Finances Click below to view GHC’s recent audited financial statements and Form 990s. FY25 Audited Statement FY24 Audited Statement FY23 Audited Statement FY22 Audited Statement FY20 & FY21 Audited Statements 2025 Form 990 2024 Form 990 2023 Form 990 2022 Form 990 2021 Form 990 2020 Form 990 - [Impact & Annual Reports](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/what-we-do/our-impact/impact-annual-reports/) - Impact & Annual Reports The right kind of leadership saves and improves lives and sustainably transforms health systems over the long term. Our impact and annual reports give insights into how GHC delivers impact through mobilizing our global network of leaders to drive individual and collective change. 2025 Annual Report 2024 Annual Report 2023 Annual - [Our Team](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/about__trashed/our-team/) - Our team Developing a generation of great leaders takes great leaders. Meet our global team. Senior Leadership Team Brittany CesariniSenior Director of Communications & Development As Senior Director of Communications & Development at Global Health Corps (GHC), Brittany leads a team committed to championing the power of equity-driven leadership to transform global health, forging fundraising - [Our Impact](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/what-we-do/our-impact/) - Our Impact Leadership is a critical lever for change in global health. GHC delivers impact through sustained investment in our diverse network of effective, collaborative, and influential leaders. Global Health Corps has developed 0 health equity leaders since our founding in 2009. We are cultivating a highly diverse network of leaders. They work at 400+ - [Alumni Program Overview ​](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/what-we-do/the-alumni-journey/) - Alumni Program Overview GHC’s intensive leadership development program equips alumni to drive systems change, excel in their careers, and collaborate for greater impact in the field. GHC's diverse network of 1,300+ alumni are the leaders we need in global health. Together, they're driving health systems change and creating a more equitable future. Once a Fellow, - [Spotlight: Current Fellows](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/what-we-do/spotlight-current-fellows/) - Meet Our Alumni Since 2009, GHC has trained, supported, and amplified the impact of over 1,300 health equity leaders through our leadership development programs. Get to know the diverse changemakers who are part of our powerful, growing network. [displayUserProfile] Learn more about GHC's approach to leadership development: Africa Leadership Accelerator Overview Our Approach to Leadership - [Work With GHC: Leadership & Management Offerings](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/work-with-ghc-leadership-management-offerings/) - Leadership & Management Offerings Global Health Corps has 15 years of leadership development experience and an award-winning approach to developing the capacity of emerging leaders working in social impact from the U.S. to Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. We’ve built a tight-knit network of 1200+ and growing alumni, referred to as the “stickiest network” in global - [Videos](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-and-stories/videos/) - Videos Featured News & Updates Leadership Perspectives Videos Featured News & Updates Leadership Perspectives Videos Developing the Next Generation of Leaders in Rwanda Since 2009, GHC has worked in Rwanda in partnership with the Ministry of Health and a wide range of NGOs countrywide to develop the next generation of health leaders there. GHC fellows - [GHC 2021 Annual Report](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/ghc-2021-annual-report/) - Leadership Matters: Moving at the Speed of Trust Equity-driven, collective leadership is a powerful lever for advancing health equity. Global Health Corps exists to harness and cultivate it. Introduction A Message from Our CEO & Board Chair Model + Impact From Seeding the Field to Investing in Rising Leaders Fellowship Program GHC recruits and places - [News & Updates](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-and-stories/news-updates/) - News and Press Featured News & Updates Leadership Perspectives Videos Featured News & Updates Leadership Perspectives Videos Refine Results Issue Areas Child & Maternal Health Climate resilience Community health Digital health Disability justice Fellow Years HIV/AIDS Mental Health Sexual and Reproductive Health & Rights Women in Leadership Programs Africa Leadership Accelerator Alumni Programming Fellow Years - [Our Approach](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/what-we-do/our-approach/) - Our Approach GHC’s unique approach integrates leadership and professional development with self-reflection, personal growth, and a networked ecosystem approach to amplify impact. Four key pillars comprise the foundation of our fellowship & alumni programs: Systems ThinkingWe cultivate working across silos and tackling the root causes of intersecting inequities. Design ThinkingWe encourage feedback, out-of-the-box approaches, iteration, - [Racial Justice + Health Equity](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/what-we-do/racial-justice-x-health-equity/) - Racial Justice x Health Equity GHC believes that achieving health equity requires confronting the systemic barriers that drive health disparities. Our commitment to equity extends to developing leaders who are equipped to address these challenges and drive meaningful change at the intersection of race and health. Health equity is our North Star. Structural inequities, including - [News and Stories](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-and-stories/) - The Latest from GHC Featured News & Updates Leadership Perspectives Videos Featured News & Updates Leadership Perspectives Videos Doubling Down on Leadership: Adtalem Global Education Foundation Renews Support for GHC’s U.S. Leadership AcceleratorWith renewed support from Adtalem Global Education Foundation, GHC’s U.S. Leadership Accelerator will continue equipping early-career, equity-driven leaders to strengthen and transform public - [Careers at GHC](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/about__trashed/careers-at-ghc/) - Join the GHC Team We’re looking for leaders who believe in the power of leadership to join our team and build the movement for health equity. At Global Health Corps (GHC), we are united by the belief that health is a human right. GHC is committed to mobilizing a new generation of leaders relentless in - [Leadership Perspectives](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-and-stories/leadership-perspectives/) - Leadership Perspectives Featured News & Updates Leadership Perspectives Videos Featured News & Updates Leadership Perspectives Videos - [Stories](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-and-stories/stories/) - Stories Featured News & Updates Leadership Perspectives Videos Featured News & Updates Leadership Perspectives Videos In the Face of Public Health’s Greatest Challenge Yet, American Health Workers Need Support​Our CEO Heather Anderson and UCSF HEAL Initiative's Director and Co-Founder Dr. Sriram Shamasunder argue that investing in mentorship, training, and leadership development—like the programs at GHC - [Gender Equity + Health Equity](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/what-we-do/gender-equity-health-equity/) - Gender Equity x Health Equity GHC trains and mobilizes a network of health equity leaders to rise as leaders and advance systems change at the intersection of health and gender equity. Currently, nearly 70% of GHC leaders are women. Global health inequities have significant gendered impacts. Increasing women’s representation in global health leadership is critical - [The Case for Leadership](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/what-we-do/the-case-for-leadership/) - The Case for Leadership Leadership is a powerful lever for change in global health. The Challenge Every year, millions of people suffer and die from preventable illnesses and injuries. During the pandemic, gaps in health systems exacerbated these inequities. We have the medicine. We have the technology. We need the leaders. Who leaders are and - [Commitment to Diversity,
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Key Definitions That Shape Our Approach Diversity The richness of difference on a - [2024 Annual Report](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/2024-annual-report/) - 2024 Annual Report A Legacy of Leadership Download and read the 2024 Annual Report Download and read the 2024 Annual Report Reflections from GHC's CEO In the 12+ years since I’ve joined Global Health Corps, I’ve had the honor of experiencing many joys and triumphs, from building relationships with early fellow cohorts and supporting them - [Our Board of Directors](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/about__trashed/our-board-of-directors/) - Our Board of Directors Deeply committed to health equity, our board provides organizational governance and works alongside our team to realize our mission and vision. Board of Directors Barbara Bush Barbara Bush is Co-Founder of Global Health Corps (GHC) and served as GHC’s CEO for its first nine years. Since 2009, GHC has supported over - [Ways to Give](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/ways-to-invest/) - Why support Global Health Corps? Read more about the urgent need for effective leadership​ Ways to Invest Make a recurring or one-time gift online. Make a gift today Give via your Donor Advised Fund. Recommend grants from your DAF Maximize your gift through employer matching. Double (or possibly triple) your gift’s impact by asking your - [Celebrating 2 Years of Progress Towards our CGI Commitment](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/celebrating-2-years-of-progress-towards-our-cgi-commitment/) - Celebrating 2 Years of Progress Towards our CGI Commitment In 2022, Global Health Corps announced a $1.8 million Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) commitment to recruiting and training 100+ emerging leaders (ages 21-30) working in public health across the U.S. by 2025. With catalytic partners including Bloomberg Philanthropies, Rippleworks, and MacKenzie Scott, GHC launched an inaugural - [Introducing our Inaugural Africa Leadership Accelerator Cohort - Oct 2024](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/introducing-our-africa-leadership-accelerator-cohort/) - Introducing GHC's Inaugural Africa Leadership Accelerator Cohort Join us in welcoming our 2024-2025 cohort of health equity leaders from across the Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia to our global community! We selected 30 fellows for their leadership potential and their commitment to advancing health equity in their communities Throughout the fellowship, we’ll support them as they - [AMPLIFY on Medium](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/voices-ideas/amplify-on-medium/) - On AMPLIFY GHC cultivates strong voices for change. Our AMPLIFY publication is home to diverse views from our network on health equity, leadership, and social justice. No posts found! No posts found! Learn more about GHC's leadership development programs: Africa Fellowship Overview U.S. Fellowship Overview Alumni Program Overview - [Introducing our 2024-2025 U.S. Leadership Accelerator Cohort, June 2024](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/introducing-our-2024-2025-u-s-leadership-accelerator-cohort-june-2024/) - Introducing GHC's 2024-2025 U.S. Leadership Accelerator Cohort, June 2024 Join us in welcoming 30 rising health equity leaders from across the U.S. to our community! We selected 30 fellows for their leadership potential and their commitment to advancing health equity in the U.S.​ Throughout the fellowship, we’ll support them as they learn from each other, build - [Our Partners](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/about__trashed/partners-affiliates/) - Our Partners Collaboration is integral to building equitable health systems. We’re grateful to our dedicated partners in this work. 2023-2024 FellowshipPlacement Organizations Malawi​​ Rwanda​​​​ Uganda​​ Zambia​​ Alumni Program Partners Dr. Georgette Ledgister, PhD Maggwa Baker, MD, MPH, NLP Natalie Patterson Racheal Okuja Shannon Salentine, MPH, PCC, CPCC Other Partners - [Countries of Operation](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/what-we-do/countries-of-operation/) - Where We Work The GHC network of fellows, alumni, and partners spans the globe, with key alumni hubs in the U.S., East, and Southern Africa. Currently, we operate our fellowship program in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia. Zambia Malawi Zambia Uganda United States Rwanda Malawi Known as “the warm heart of Africa,” Malawi is a - [Alumni Program Offerings](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/what-we-do/alumni-program-offerings/) - Alumni Program Offerings Our alumni program mobilizes the leadership capacity of our rising leaders to advance health equity. We provide access to essential resources and a life-long professional network to catalyze their career growth and amplify their impact, individually and collectively. GHC’s alumni program offerings deepen the foundational skills developed during the fellowship year and - [U.S. Fellowship Application](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/u-s-fellowship-application/) - Start U.S. Fellowship Application Applications for our 2024-2025 U.S. Fellowship are now closed. Thank you to all who applied. Applicants can expect to learn about their application status by May 31st, 2024. Applications for our 2024-2025 fellowship are now closed! Thank you to all who applied. Create an account below or by clicking here and - [Same Mission, Evolved Approach: 2024 Program Update](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/2024-program-update/) - Same Mission, Evolved Approach: 2024 Program Update Dear Global Health Corps (GHC) friends and supporters, GHC was founded in 2009 on the belief that leadership is the most powerful lever for change. That belief still guides our work, and our mission remains mobilizing the next generation of health equity leaders. Iteration, though, is in our DNA. - [Way to invest temp](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/way-to-invest-temp/) - [Events](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/voices-ideas/events/) - Events In partnership with others committed to equity, GHC hosts a range of webinars, salons, town halls, and other events open to the public to promote connection, learning, and inspiration. We welcome you to catch up on past conversations and join us for upcoming events! Webinar Shift Happens: Community-Centered Approaches to Public Health Challenges On - [Start an Application for GHC's Africa Fellowship](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/start-an-application-for-ghcs-africa-fellowship/) - Start an Application for GHC's Africa Fellowship GHC’s intensive leadership development program equips fellows to drive systems change, advance in their careers, and collaborate for greater impact. Applications for 2024-2025 fellowship roles in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia are now closed. Applications for our 2025-2026 cohort will open December 2024. Create an account below or - [Start An Application](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/fellowship-role/application/) - Applications for 2024-2025 GHC fellowship roles in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia are now closed. Applications for the 2025-2026 cohort will open December 2024.Create an account below or by clicking here and log in to start an application. You will need to use a computer (not a tablet or smartphone) with one of the web browsers listed - [2023 Annual Report](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/2023-annual-report/) - 2023 Annual Report: A Year of Mobilizing Next-Gen Health Leaders Worldwide Reflections from GHC's C-suite For our team and community of health equity leaders at Global Health Corps (GHC), 2023 was a year of growth. Last year, we launched our strategic plan through 2025 and this year has been spent bringing that vision to life.In - [Fellowship Application Preview](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/fellowship-application-preview/) - Africa Fellowship Application Preview Potential applicants for GHC’s Africa-based fellowship program — read on to learn what you can expect in our forthcoming application opening December 1, 2022. This application preview is for the 2024-2025 Africa fellowship which will begin in July 2024 and end in July 2025. Note that the actual online application may - [Fellowship Role](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/fellowship-role/) - [searchShortCode] - [Global Health Corps’ Clinton Global Initiative Commitment Update: Launch of Inaugural 2023 Health Equity Fellowship](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/cgi-commitment-update/) - Clinton Global Initiative Year One Commitment Update GHC’s inaugural 2023 health equity fellowship for 30 rising U.S. public health leaders underway In September 2022, Global Health Corps announced a $1.8 million Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) commitment to recruiting and training 100+ emerging leaders (ages 21-30) working in public health across the U.S. by 2025. With - [Apply to be a Placement Organization](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/what-we-do/apply-to-be-a-placement-organization/) - Apply to be a Placement Organization GHC recruits and selects young professionals with technical expertise and leadership potential to fill critical roles with health organizations in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia. GHC’s Africa Fellowship offers organizations an opportunity to infuse new talent from diverse backgrounds into their leadership pipelines. Applications for placement organizations for the - [Introducing GHC's Africa Fellows, July 2023](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/introducing-ghcs-africa-fellows-july-2023/) - Introducing GHC's Africa Fellows, July 2023 Join us in welcoming 46 rising health equity leaders from across Sub-Saharan to our community! We selected these rising leaders for their leadership potential and their commitment to advancing health equity. Make a donation today to unlock the potential of these next gen changemakers as they begin their leadership - [Quiz Page Test](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/quiz-page-test/) - Eligibility Quiz: Please complete this questionnaire prior to beginning an application to confirm that you meet our eligibility requirements for participation. Eligibility requirements must be met at the time of submitting an application. Please contact usfellowship@ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com with any questions regarding eligibility. EligibilityQuiz Form (#15)Will you be between the ages of 21 - 30 years by - [GHC 2022 Annual Report](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/ghc_2022-annual-report/) - Reflections from GHC Leadership Letter from GHC’s CEO & Board Chair Dear friends,For our team and community of health equity leaders at Global Health Corps (GHC), 2022 was about charting a new normal in the wake of COVID-19. We welcomed our 14th fellow cohort across Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia, growing our network to 1200+ - [Announcing the 2022-2023 Fellow Class](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/announcing-the-2022-2023-fellow-class/) - Announcing the 2022-2023 Fellow Class GHC is honored to launch our 2022-2023 fellow cohort of 52 young changemakers advancing health equity in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia. In the wake of COVID-19, progress on improving health outcomes — from the full spectrum of sexual and reproductive health to infectious disease control — hangs in the balance. Who - [Contact Us](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/voices-ideas/contact-us/) - Contact Us Name* Email* Phone Subject Fellowship applicationsPartnership opportunitiesMedia inquiryOther Message Please visit our comprehensive FAQs page for more information on applying for the Africa fellowship. - [Global Health Corps Receives Catalytic Gift of $6M from MacKenzie Scott](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/catalyticgift/) - Global Health Corps Receives Catalytic Gift of $6M MacKenzie Scott endorses the power of leadership for global health equity with unrestricted grant. Dear friends, I’m thrilled to share that Global Health Corps is the proud recipient of a catalytic gift of $6M from MacKenzie Scott. This gift is an endorsement of the belief that GHC was - [Alumni Impact Stories](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/what-we-do/alumni-impact-stories/) - Alumni Impact Stories GHC supports and nurtures our leaders via trainings, coaching and mentorship, professional development, and access to resources and networks to enable them to make an outsized impact on health systems across their careers. Meet Namwaka Mungandi Namwaka is deeply passionate about the one thing nearly everyone on Earth agreed we needed in - [In the News](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/voices-ideas/reports-articles/) - In the News GHC in the Press Inside Sources: "MacKenzie Scott Bets Big on Next Gen Leadership" Read More Reuters: “Advice from 5 Women and a Guy Who Won $1.25 Million To Do Good” Read More Forbes: “Reciprocity In Global Health: Here Is How We Can Do Better” Read More Annals of Global Health: “Capacity - [GHC honored to ring the NY Stock Exchange bell](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/ghc-honored-to-ring-the-ny-stock-exchange-bell/) - Global Health Corps to ring New York Stock Exchange bell GHC will honor its global network of 1150+ health equity leaders by ringing the closing bell of the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. “We are grateful to be invited by the esteemed New York Stock Exchange to ring - [Newsletter](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/voices-ideas/newsletter/) - Newsletter No posts found! - [Safe Abortion is Essential Healthcare](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/safe-abortion-is-essential-healthcare/) - Safe Abortion is Essential Healthcare Global Health Corps is committed to protecting and advancing access to safe abortion as part of the full spectrum of reproductive and sexual health services. Safe abortion access and bodily autonomy are fundamental to achieving health equity, which has been the shared north star of our diverse community since our - [Dr. Paul Farmer: Mourning His Passing & Honoring His Legacy](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/dr-paul-farmer-mourning-his-passing-honoring-his-legacy/) - Dr. Paul Farmer: Mourning His Passing & Honoring His Legacy “The essence of global health equity is the idea that something so precious as health might be viewed as a right.” — Dr. Paul Farmer February 21, 2022We’re devastated by the news that Dr. Paul Farmer, founder of Partners In Health (PIH) and devoted health - [Our Story](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/about__trashed/our-story/) - Our Story Since 2009, we’ve been building a diverse community of health equity leaders, 1000+ strong and counting. 2009 Inspired by UNAIDS Executive Director Dr. Peter Piot’s clarion call to be relentless in the fight for health equity, Barbara and Jenna Bush, Andrew Bentley, Charlie Hale, Dave Ryan, and Jonny Dorsey launch Global Health Corps - [COVID-19 Response](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/what-we-do/covid-19-response/) - Our COVID-19 Response Who leaders are and how they operate can be a matter of life and death for the communities they serve, especially during crises. GHC is mobilizing our network of leaders as a powerful antidote to the effects of COVID-19. Leading Through COVID-19 COVID-19 continues to illustrate that all the medical and technology - [Our Mission, Vision, & Values](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/about__trashed/our-mission-vision-values/) - Our Mission, Vision, & Values United by the belief that health is a human right, we are relentless in pursuit of our mission and vision and dedicated to living out our values on the way. Our Mission Our mission is to mobilize a diverse community of leaders to build the movement for global health equity. - [Announcing Pauly Rodney as Global Health Corps’ Board Chair](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/announcing-pauly-rodney-as-global-health-corps-board-chair/) - Pauly Rodney to Chair Global Health Corps' Board of Directors The Senior Vice President and Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Raines International will step up as GHC Co-founder Barbara Bush transitions from Chair to Board Member. Barbara BushCo-Founder & Board Member, Global Health Corps It’s bittersweet to let you know that I’ll be - [Announcing the 2021-2022 Fellow Class](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/announcing-the-2021-2022-fellow-class/) - Announcing the 2021-2022 Fellow Class GHC is honored to launch our 2021-2022 fellow cohort of 40 young changemakers advancing health equity in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia. With a third wave of COVID-19 on the rise and low vaccine rates in East and Southern Africa, it’s a critical time to invest in young, proximate leaders - [Meet the Koi Koi Stories Team](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/what-we-do/alumni-impact-stories/meet-the-koi-koi-stories-team/) - Meet The Koi Koi Stories Team Since 2017, GHC has partnered with the nonprofit organization D-Prize to support teams of GHC alumni to pilot scaleable health interventions. Ugandan alumni Bryan Tumusiime, Mary Ajwang, Dinnah Nabwire, and Precious Mutoro comprised one of three winning teams in the 2020 D-Prize Challenge. 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Rwanda Operations Manager
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](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/staffs/patricia-mazurusenior-director-of-africa-programs/) - Patricia Mazuru is a public health and social impact leader with over 15 years of experience advancing health equity across Sub-Saharan Africa. She has led multi-country programs in sexual and reproductive health, adolescent health, HIV care, and health systems strengthening, working with organizations including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), UNDP, UNICEF, and most recently YLabs, where - [Kirsten Zook
U.S. Programs Senior Coordinator
](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/staffs/kirsten-zooku-s-programs-senior-coordinator/) - As the US Programs Senior Coordinator, Kirsten drives the US Leadership Accelerator forward—designing innovative programming while building meaningful connections with fellows and alumni. Her career spans more than a decade in community engagement and public health, anchored by a steadfast commitment to health equity, maternal and child wellbeing, and inclusive program design. Her path has included impactful - [Brittany Cesarini
Senior Director of Communications & Development
](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/staffs/brittany-cesarini/) - As Senior Director of Communications & Development at Global Health Corps (GHC), Brittany leads a team committed to championing the power of equity-driven leadership to transform global health, forging fundraising and strategic partnerships to advance GHC's work in the U.S. and Africa. Her 15+ years in global health and social impact include leading communications and - [Sarah Kajumba Kwehangana
Director of People & Culture
](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/staffs/sarah-kajumba-kwehanganadirector-of-people-culture/) - Prior to joining GHC, Sarah worked with Save the Children International whose vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation. She led different roles including, HR director for Uganda Country office, Global HR Business Partner and her last role was Regional Head of Employee Relations and - [Hanif Munthali
Impact & Learning Coordinator
](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/staffs/hanif-munthali/) - Prior to joining GHC, Hanif accumulated seven years of experience working in research, monitoring & evaluation (M&E), and data management in public health, international development, and education with international organizations in Southern Africa and Malawi. He started his public health career as a 2020-2021 GHC fellow, working with Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation where he - [Erin Gilbert
Grants Manager
](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/staffs/erin-gilbertgrants-manager/) - Erin Gilbert recently served as Award Manager at Partners in Health, supporting a portfolio of complex restricted funding health systems strengthening awards and working in close partnership with project teams and funders. Before PIH, Erin served as Senior Grants Manager at ICAP at Columbia University, managing their extensive Sierra Leone and Tanzania portfolio and proposal - [Namuyamba Muyunda
Community Impact Senior Manager, Southern Africa
](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/staffs/namuyamba-muyunda/) - Prior to joining GHC as a full time staff member, Namuyamba (Nana) worked with the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia where she focused on community mobilization and sensitization for the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) program. From 2014-2015, Nana served proudly as a GHC fellow in Zambia, working at - [Mwayi Mbonyera
Finance Coordinator
](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/staffs/mwayi-mbonyera/) - Mwayi Mbonyera is a finance professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience in project accounting, administration, and auditing fields. Before joining GHC, he was working as Finance Officer for R4H Limited where he helped in the implementation of sample transportation in hard-to-reach areas across Malawi. He was introduced to the NGO sector through CARE - [Heather Anderson
Chief Executive Officer
](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/staffs/heather-anderson/) - As GHC’s CEO, Heather provides leadership, management, and vision to drive GHC’s mission to mobilize a global community of health equity leaders. Since 2012, she has overseen GHC’s leadership development programming and training curriculum, partner recruitment and selection, and impact measurement activities in her roles as Senior Vice President of Programs and Chief Impact Officer. - [Sheila Sibajene
Zambia Country Director
](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/staffs/sheila-sibajene/) - Prior to joining GHC, Sheila worked to support public health initiatives through training, knowledge transfer, research and collaborative ventures with the Zambian government, German and US development agencies, and local and international tertiary institutions. She has supported the program coordination of numerous training initiatives, including the HIVCorps/HealthCorps Fellowship Program, Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars/Fellows Programs, - [Simon Simkoko
Malawi Country Director
](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/staffs/simon-simkoko/) - Prior to joining GHC, Simon worked for Japan International Cooperation Agency where he managed the volunteer program, facilitating the development of projects in public health and HIV/AIDS, and developing tools for security and safety of volunteers. Simon also managed office ICT infrastructure, procurement, contracts for volunteers’ accommodation, and general logistics. Simon holds a bachelor’s degree - [Hannah Taylor
Senior Director of Community Impact
](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/staffs/hannah-taylor/) - Prior to joining GHC, Hannah accumulated years of global health experience working on community health programs in remote areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan as the Child Health Specialist with the International Rescue Committee and working on community nutrition education programming in Bangladesh with Helen Keller International. From 2011-2012, she ## Events - [Mythbusting & Storytelling for COVID-19 Prevention & Mitigation](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/event-series/mythbusting-storytelling-for-covid-19-prevention-mitigation/) - Description: Our Shift Happens webinar series was inspired by topics that came up during our community dialogue on COVID-19, held on April 1, 2020. To kick off the webinar series, we started with a discussion on mythbusting and storytelling for COVID-19 prevention and mitigation. Panelists explored the importance of timely responses from trusted local leadership, the ## Stories - [The Digital Transformer](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/story/the-digital-transformer/) - Alum Chisha Chola harnesses AI and digital tools to transform public health communications across Southern Africa. Balancing field visits, strategic meetings, and multiple content streams left Chisha Chola facing a common reality in public health work: burnout from manual processes and fragmented communication systems. His response was to ask two questions that would reshape his approach to health - [Why Leadership Development Is HIV Prevention](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/story/why-leadership-development-is-hiv-prevention/) - Kate Segal doesn't remember the exact moment she stopped thinking of leadership as something loud and commanding. But she knows where the shift started. During her year as a Global Health Corps fellow in 2017-2018, she realized that her quiet strength, the way she built relationships and earned trust, was its own form of leadership. - [In the Face of Public Health’s Greatest Challenge Yet, American Health Workers Need Support](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/story/in-the-face-of-public-healths-greatest-challenge-yet-american-health-workers-need-support/) - By Dr. Sriram Shamasunder, Director & Co-Founder UCSF HEAL Initiative and Heather Anderson, CEO of Global Health Corps America’s health workforce is in crisis—again. COVID-19 exposed deep fractures in our healthcare system and five years later instead of strengthening the foundation, the Trump Administration is taking a sledgehammer to it. Through executive orders slashing health - [Bridging the Gap: GHC Malawi Alumni Deliver Critical Health Services to Underserved Communities](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/story/bridging-the-gap-ghc-malawi-alumni-deliver-critical-health-services-to-underserved-communities/) - The Global Health Corps (GHC) Malawi alumni chapter mobilized their network and resources to bring life-saving healthcare to underserved communities. As part of GHC’s annual alumni-wide Month of Service initiative, Malawian alumni partnered with local health authorities to host a large-scale health screening event at a rural clinic in Lilongwe. Their goal: to provide 1,000 ## News and Press - [Bending Without Breaking: Meet GHC Board Member Rebecca Gogel Kinney](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/bending-without-breaking-meet-ghc-board-member-rebecca-gogel-kinney/) - "Leadership involves identifying and cultivating talent in other people so that individuals can leverage their strengths to come together as a cohesive team." Dr. Rebecca Gogel Kinney is a primary care doctor who now focuses on dismantling systemic barriers to health as a philanthropist and advocate. Working with patients from rural and underserved communities taught - [From Soro Caseiro to the Boardroom: Meet GHC's Newest Board Member, Adriana Lacerda](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/from-soro-caseiro-to-the-boardroom-meet-ghcs-newest-board-member-adriana-lacerda/) - "I have seen effective leadership come from many places and at many levels, often independent of title, tenure, or position." Growing up in Brazil, Adriana Lacerda witnessed something that would stay with her for the rest of her life. Children and families around her were losing their lives to preventable illnesses — malnutrition, dehydration, dysentery - [In Solidarity with Minneapolis: Accountable Leadership for Health Equity ](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/in-solidarity-with-minneapolis-accountable-leadership-for-health-equity/) - Like so many others in the public health community, we have watched in horror and grief as federal agents unleash violence in Minneapolis and around the US. We have witnessed unchecked actions of immigration enforcement that are ripping families apart and forcing communities to live in terror. Over the past year, they have also claimed - [GHC's Heather Anderson and David Kamau on the 'Messy with Daniel Atlin' Podcast](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/ghcs-heather-anderson-and-david-kamau-on-the-messy-with-daniel-atlin-podcast/) - What does leadership look like when the data is incomplete, the power is uneven, and the stakes are life and death? CEO Heather Anderson and Chief Program Officer David Kamau recently sat down with Daniel Atlin on “Messy with Daniel Altin” to explore exactly that question. In a wide-ranging conversation, they unpacked what it means - [Leadership Built to Last: GHC's 2025 Annual Report is Now Live!](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/leadership-built-to-last-ghcs-2025-annual-report-is-now-live/) - Across the public and global health sector, 2025 brought setbacks that challenged even the most resilient teams: funding shortages, stop-work orders, weakened institutions, and growing mistrust. Yet GHC leaders continue to stay the course, grounding themselves in a long-view commitment to health equity and to one another. Download & read the full 2025 Annual Report Reflections from Our CEO Sixteen - [Building the Future of Public Health Leadership in Dallas](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/building-the-future-of-public-health-leadership-in-dallas/) - The room buzzed with energy as the emerging public health leaders that make up GHC’s 2025-2026 U.S. Leadership Accelerator cohort gathered for the Leadership Storytelling session. Throughout the session, fellows reflected on the values and experiences that shaped their public health journeys and how those experiences impacted their leadership trajectory. Laughter, thoughtful questions, and moments - [Leading with Purpose: Meet GHC’s New Chief Program Officer David Kamau](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/leading-with-purpose-meet-ghcs-new-chief-program-officer-david-kamau/) - On a quiet morning in Nairobi, you can find GHC’s new Chief Program Officer David Kamau beginning his day with reflection. A journal, a pen, and a few minutes of meditation help him ground himself before stepping into the work he has devoted more than two decades to: building leaders who can transform systems and - [Compassion in Action: GHC Hosts Virtual Gathering for National Compassionate Leadership Week](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/compassion-in-action-ghc-hosts-virtual-gathering-for-national-compassionate-leadership-week/) - In honor of National Compassionate Leadership Week, Global Health Corps (GHC), in partnership with the TramutoPorter Foundation and Lwala Community Alliance, hosted a powerful virtual conversation exploring what it means to lead with compassion in global health. The gathering brought together leaders from across the sector to reflect and reimagine how empathy, humanity, and courage - [Introducing Julie Bernstein, Global Health Corps’ New Board Chair](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/introducing-julie-bernstein-global-health-corps-new-board-chair/) - At Global Health Corps (GHC), we believe that leadership is one of the most powerful levers for change in global health. Which is why we’re thrilled to announce our new Board Chair: Julie Bernstein. Julie is a lifelong champion of fairness and justice, and a leader whose career has been shaped by courage, compassion, and - [64 Emerging Leaders, Two Cohorts, One Movement for Health Equity: Introducing our 2025-2026 Leadership Accelerator Cohorts](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/64-emerging-leaders-two-cohorts-one-movement-for-health-equity-introducing-our-2025-2026-leadership-accelerator-cohorts/) - On September 11th, Global Health Corps (GHC) launched its 2025–2026 Leadership Accelerators in Africa and the United States. Across two separate program kick-offs, 64 fellows—32 in Africa and 32 in the U.S.—began their leadership journeys. Though GHC's Leadership Accelerators are distinct programs, they share a common purpose: equipping emerging health leaders with the skills, networks, and resilience - [“Transformed by Purpose”: Africa Leadership Accelerator Fellows Celebrate Milestones and Look Ahead as Alumni](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/transformed-by-purpose-africa-leadership-accelerator-fellows-celebrate-milestones-and-look-ahead-as-alumni/) - Last month, Global Health Corps’ 2024-2025 Africa Leadership Accelerator fellows closed out an incredible nine‑month journey with vibrant convenings in Uganda and Zambia! Across sexual and reproductive health (SRH), community health, planetary health, and more, these 30 changemakers have strengthened their impact in the communities they serve, honed their leadership, and forged lifelong bonds. In - [The “Big, Beautiful Bill” is a massive blow to health equity in the U.S.](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/the-big-beautiful-bill-is-a-massive-blow-to-health-equity-in-the-u-s/) - The signing of the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill” into law marks a devastating setback for equitable access to healthcare. This legislation threatens the health and wellbeing of millions of Americans, particularly those already marginalized by systemic inequities. Among the most dangerous aspects: The largest Medicaid cuts in the program’s history, including co-pays that could push - [Global Health Corps’ 2025-2026 U.S. Leadership Accelerator Retreat at Pegasus Park in Dallas](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/global-health-corps-2025-2026-u-s-leadership-accelerator-retreat-at-pegasus-park-in-dallas/) - Global Health Corps (GHC) is bringing a Leadership Retreat for its 2025-2026 cohort of U.S. Leadership Accelerator (USLA) fellows to Pegasus Park in Dallas, made possible by long-time funder Lyda Hill Philanthropies. Why Dallas, Why NowThe DFW region boasts a world-class healthcare infrastructure and one of the nation’s fastest-growing job markets, but also faces persistent - [Youth Leading the Charge: GHC Zambia Alumni Spotlight Mental Health at 3rd Annual Symposium](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/youth-leading-the-charge-ghc-zambia-alumni-spotlight-mental-health-at-3rd-annual-symposium/) - On June 14th, the Global Health Corps (GHC) Zambia alumni chapter hosted the third annual Mental Health Symposium—an event that’s quickly becoming a cornerstone of youth-led advocacy in Zambia. With each passing year, the symposium grows louder, more intentional, and more deeply rooted in the urgent call to prioritize mental health as an essential part - [Alumni Spotlight: Nicole Bennett on Data, Power, and Global Solidarity](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/alumni-spotlight-nicole-bennett-on-data-power-and-global-solidarity/) - This month, we’re celebrating the leadership of 2017-2018 U.S. alum Nicole Bennett, a powerful voice working at the intersection of data, migration, and justice. Now a PhD candidate in Geography at Indiana University, Nicole is digging deep into how digital systems, from biometric databases to AI tools, shape governance, mobility, and everyday life in the - [Doubling Down on Leadership: Adtalem Global Education Foundation Renews Support for GHC’s U.S. Leadership Accelerator](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/doubling-down-on-leadership-adtalem-global-education-foundation-renews-support-for-ghcs-u-s-leadership-accelerator/) - The U.S. public health workforce is facing extraordinary pressure. From political interference and funding cuts to widespread burnout and workforce shortages, early-career public health professionals are entering the field at one of the most challenging times in recent history. Yet with challenge comes opportunity—and at Global Health Corps (GHC), we see this moment as a - [Rooted in Purpose, Ready to Lead: U.S. Fellows Transition to Alumni Community](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/rooted-in-purpose-ready-to-lead-u-s-fellows-transition-to-alumni-community/) - Last week, Global Health Corps brought together the 2024-2025 cohort of U.S. Leadership Accelerator fellows in Atlanta for an energizing multi-day retreat to celebrate the end of their fellowship. Against the backdrop of national uncertainty in public health funding and increasing challenges facing marginalized communities, this retreat served as a bold reminder of what is - [Harnessing the Power of Community at Skoll World Forum](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/harnessing-the-power-of-community-at-skoll-world-forum/) - Our CEO Heather Anderson and Sr. Director of Communications & Development Brittany Cesarini are coming off an energizing week at the 2025 Skoll World Forum, returning with renewed urgency—and hope. This year’s convening offered a powerful duality: a clear-eyed acknowledgment of the global turbulence we’re all navigating and an equally potent spotlight on the social - [Global Health Corps' Response to Trump Administration's USAID Stop Work Order](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/global-health-corps-response-to-trump-administrations-usaid-stop-work-order/) - The recent executive orders from the Trump administration include cutting critical foreign aid, freezing essential funding, undermining DEI initiatives, and generating chaos and disruption. These decisions obstruct the lifesaving work health leaders are doing worldwide and harm the communities who rely on them.Some of the terrible impacts already include: Hundreds of dedicated, talented global and - [Global Health Corps' Response to United State's Withdrawal from WHO](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/global-health-corps-response-to-united-states-withdrawal-from-who/) - The Trump administration's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization poses a grave risk to decades of global health progress. The WHO has been instrumental in eradicating diseases, advancing pandemic preparedness, and addressing critical health challenges worldwide. Turning away from this partnership not only jeopardizes global health systems but also undermines the - [Introducing Our Newest Team Members: Tiffany, Gina, and Erin!](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/introducing-our-newest-team-members-tiffany-gina-and-erin/) - Global Health Corps (GHC) is pleased to announce the addition of three new team members: Tiffany Handford as Director of Finance & Operations, Gina Rogers as Development Coordinator, and Erin Gilbert as Grants Manager. These women will play crucial roles in supporting GHC’s mission to foster the next generation of global and public health leaders. - [Bringing Leaders Together: U.S. Leadership Accelerator Fellows and Alumni Unite in D.C.](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/bringing-leaders-together-u-s-leadership-accelerator-fellows-and-alumni-unite-in-d-c/) - Global Health Corps convened the 2024-2025 U.S. Leadership Accelerator (USLA) fellows in Washington, D.C. for an in-person retreat, marking a pivotal moment of connection, reflection, and growth. This dynamic gathering was further enriched by the return of GHC’s U.S. Alumni Leadership Summit—our first since 2019—creating a powerful space for emerging and seasoned leaders to exchange - [Global Health Corps Brings Rising Public Health Leaders to San Antonio](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/global-health-corps-brings-rising-public-health-leaders-to-san-antonio/) - This week, San Antonio welcomed our 2023-2024 U.S. fellows for a transformative leadership retreat and networking event, fostering collaboration between emerging public health leaders and the city’s esteemed healthcare and business community. The retreat kicked off with a special panel discussion, "Unlocking Potential: Investing in Emerging Leaders to Transform Public Health," hosted at Texas Biomedical - [Walking the Talk: GHC Fellows Champion Health as a Human Right in Rwanda](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/rwanda-walk-a-thon/) - As the 2023-2024 Global Health Corps (GHC) fellowship cohort approaches the end of their transformative year, fellows across the globe are reflecting on their impact and culminating their experiences with final cohort projects. These projects serve as a testament to GHC’s belief that leadership is a catalyst for health equity, bringing together diverse stakeholders to - [Rising to the Challenge: GHC Alumni Lead Cholera Response in Zambia](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/news-press/zambia-cholera-response/) - In the face of Zambia’s ongoing cholera outbreak, the Global Health Corps (GHC) Zambian alumni community swiftly mobilized to support affected communities and frontline health workers. Recognizing the urgency of the crisis, alumni launched the GHC Cholera Emergency Response, a grassroots initiative focused on public awareness, hygiene promotion, and direct resource distribution. Last week, alumni ## Fellows - [David Davila-Garcia, MA](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/fellow-fellows/david-davila-garcia-ma/) - David Davila-Garcia is based in St. Louis, Missouri where he works as a Bioinformatics Research Assistant at the Institute for Informatics, Data Science & Biostatistics at Washington University School of Medicine. A St. Louis native, David returned home after earning his Master’s in Biomedical Informatics from Columbia University in 2024. His research harnesses large-scale data - [Tahab Talib](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/fellow-fellows/tahab-talib/) - Hailing from Rockaway, New Jersey, Tahab Talib serves as Senior Project Lead at Partners In Health–US. Tahab takes pride in supporting the diverse communities of his home state by collaborating closely with community health workers statewide. These partnerships have deepened Tahab’s understanding of the challenges residents face in accessing healthcare, housing, and food. By equipping - [Camryn Williams](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/fellow-fellows/camryn-williams/) - Camryn Williams calls Bowie, Maryland home and serves as the Population Health Program Coordinator at Adventist Healthcare. A first-generation Sierra Leonean American and DMV native, Camryn reflects the diverse immigrant populations she supports—many of whom face complex challenges navigating the healthcare system. Her work centers on understanding and amplifying community stories, with a particular interest - [Chelsea Evankow](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/fellow-fellows/chelsea-evankow/) - Chelsea Evankow is based in New Haven, Connecticut, and serves as Program Manager at Yale University’s School of Public Health. Through her role supporting global health research training programs, Chelsea works alongside students, researchers, and faculty from the U.S. and around the world to build systems that enable them to grow and collaborate across borders. - [Ifeoma Akwue](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/fellow-fellows/ifeoma-akwue/) - Based in Bethesda, Maryland, Ifeoma Akwue is a Postbac Research Fellow at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). As a Nigerian American, she brings a deep awareness of how culture, stigma, and systemic barriers shape mental health experiences—perspectives that guide both her research and advocacy. Ifeoma’s dedication to mental health was strengthened in college, - [Sarbyen T. Sheni](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/fellow-fellows/sarbyen-t-sheni/) - Based in Reno, Nevada, Sarbyen Sheni is the Coordinator of Public Health Data Analytics at the School of Public Health–Larson Institute for Health Impact, University of Nevada, Reno. Her work centers on partnering with communities—particularly women and people who use drugs—to co-create solutions addressing their core health needs. She is honored to serve as a - [Mwakamui Malambo](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/fellow-fellows/mwakamui-malambo/) - Based in Lusaka, Zambia, Mwakamui Malambo serves as Federation Manager at the Lusaka Child Development Agency. Her work is grounded in community collaboration—listening, co-creating solutions, and ensuring that interventions in health, youth livelihoods, education, and child protection reflect the priorities and realities of the people she serves. Mwakamui recently earned a Project Management for Development - [Maureen Amutuhaire](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/fellow-fellows/maureen-amutuhaire/) - Based in Kampala, Uganda, Maureen Amutuhaire is a Senior Medical Officer and iCCM Lead at the Ministry of Health–Uganda. With over a decade of experience, she partners closely with village health teams to strengthen disease prevention, community health promotion, and the management of childhood illnesses such as malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhea in hard-to-reach areas. Her - [Liliane Uwase](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/fellow-fellows/liliane-uwase/) - Based in Butaro, Rwanda, Liliane Uwase is a Software Engineer at the University of Global Health Equity, where she develops digital platforms that expand access to medical education across Africa. In her role, she also teaches students how to use technology not only as a tool for learning but as a driver of innovation in - [Natalia Cruz-Vespa](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/fellow-fellows/natalia-cruz-vespa/) - Based in San Diego, California, Natalia Cruz-Vespa is a Research Assistant in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. Her work focuses on adolescents and other vulnerable populations at risk for behavioral and health outcomes related to substance use disorder. By informing tailored interventions, she seeks to reduce health disparities and - [Isabel Algrant](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/fellow-fellows/isabel-algrant/) - Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Isabel Algrant is the Assistant Director of Training & Technical Assistance at AISP. She works to support communities that have been systematically disadvantaged, helping ensure they have a voice in shaping the systems designed to support them. Her work centers on using data not just to reflect inequities, but to dismantle - [Aisha Tepede](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/fellow-fellows/aisha-tepede/) - Based in Chicago, Illinois, Aisha Tepede is the Manager of Global Health Education at the American Academy of Pediatrics (APA). She works with healthcare providers worldwide to develop equity-centered curricula and foster cross-cultural learning, ensuring programs reflect the voices and needs of the children and families they serve. Aisha’s passion for global health began during - [Marcia Tamanda Kamanga](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/fellow-fellows/marcia-tamanda-kamanga/) - Marcia Tamanda Kamanga works closely with communities in urban Lilongwe and rural Karonga, with a particular focus on engaging youth and women affected by mental health challenges and non-communicable diseases. Through participatory approaches and inclusive structures such as advisory groups, she co-develops public engagement strategies that centre lived experience – ensuring communities not only inform - [Yasa Chola Bwalya](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/fellow-fellows/yasa-chola-bwalya/) - Yasa Chola Bwalya strengthens health data systems and digital tools to improve healthcare delivery at both facility and community levels. She builds strong relationships with healthcare providers and community leaders to ensure that technology solutions are relevant, sustainable, and trusted, ultimately fostering better health outcomes. Outside of her current role, Yasa co-led the development of - [Atupele Esnart Chisiza](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/fellow-fellows/atupele-esnart-chisiza/) - Rooted in Lusaka, Zambia, Atupele Esnart Chisiza serves as Program Manager at the Southern African Institute for Collaborative Research and Innovation Organisation. She works closely with women of reproductive age and children, focusing on improving access to maternal health and mental health support. By engaging directly with communities, Atupele ensures that programs are responsive to - [Nya Parker](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/fellow-fellows/nya-parker/) - Nashville, Tennessee is where Nya Parker dedicates her energy as the Middle Tennessee Black Constituency Organizer at Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi. Nya’s connection to the communities she serves is deeply personal and rooted in shared experiences of marginalization and dismissal. Whether working with Black communities, students, LGBTQ+ individuals, or immigrant and refugee - [Ayomide Sokale](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/fellow-fellows/ayomide-sokale/) - Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ayomide Sokale serves as a Surveillance Epidemiologist at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. A first-generation African American woman, Ayomide is proud to work in a city where over 40% of residents identify as African American and in a division—Maternal, Child, and Family Health (MCFH)—where staff demographics reflect those of the - [Nakato Angella Nakiganda](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/fellow-fellows/nakato-angella-nakiganda/) - Hailing from Kampala, Uganda, Nakato Angella Nakiganda engages communities through health education, cancer awareness campaigns, and outreach clinics, focusing on preventative and promotive health. Her work ensures that underprivileged populations have access to information and essential services, bridging gaps in healthcare delivery. Outside of her current role, Nakato has served as a Study Doctor on - [Ange Iradukunda](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/fellow-fellows/ange-iradukunda/) - Ange Iradukunda works closely with healthcare facilities and community partners to ensure the reliable delivery of life-saving medical products. By providing support, training, and addressing operational challenges, she strengthens trust and improves healthcare access within the communities she serves. Outside of her current role, Ange is proud of volunteering during the COVID-19 management campaign, where - [Adriano Focus Lubanga](https://ghc2026staging.wpenginepowered.com/fellow-fellows/adriano-focus-lubanga/) - Hailing from Lilongwe, Malawi, Adriano Focus Lubanga serves as a Senior Research Fellow and Research Programs Lead at Clinical Research Education and Management Services (CREAMS). His work centers on engaging communities in research through education, dialogue, and dissemination of findings. 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