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AMPLIFY
New voices and ideas from Global Health Corps, a diverse community of over 1000 young leaders worldwide united by the belief that health is a human right. We tell our own stories, honestly and thoughtfully, because this is where our activism begins.
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New voices and ideas from Global Health Corps, a diverse community of nearly 1000 young leaders worldwide united by the belief that health is a human right. We tell our own stories, honestly and thoughtfully, because this is where our activism begins.

Editors
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Global Health Corps
We’re building the next generation of leaders working for health equity worldwide. We are raising our voices here → medium.com/amplify. www.ghcorps.org
Writers
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Joanna.Caouette
Humanitarian, African feminist, journalist, writer. @ghcorps 2014-15 alum, Communications & Knowledge Management. #Abatwip #Abatwipekazi #Sindumuja
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Gillian Morgan
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Jourdan Anne
Working at the intersection of women’s right, health, and social impact in West Africa.
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Chris Vincent
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Ijeoma Mba
I'm A Living & Breathing Social Experiment| @GHCorps Fellow 2015-2016 My Perspective.My Interests.
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Devin B. Faris
Disrupting white neocolonial patriarchy from the inside out. Devoted feminist, recreational optimist. Reflecting on power and privilege in all its forms.
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Brynn
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Maiden Mahobe
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Imran Nadaph
An Executive and Life Coach with a passion for helping people realize their full potential and lead more fulfilling careers.
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jaimee.swift
I will not be moved.
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luyando chizuni
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Emily Ausubel
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Alexandra Iaccarino
MASS Design Group l Designer l @ghc fellow. Artist // adventurer // runner. http://buildjoy.weebly.com
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Francine Irakoze
Global Health fellow. Global citizen. “Happiness as habit. Joy as religion. Passion as frequency”.
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ankunda diana
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abduong
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Thoko
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Queen Alike
Go to the profile of Anjali Morgan
Anjali Morgan
Global Health Corps Fellow, 2014–15
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Jeremy Lakin
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Cee Cee Elle
(Public health) nerd. (Aspiring) creative. Generally conflicted.
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Diallo Afadhali
Diallo is a Pharmacist with extensive work experience in Global health — RMNCH, Supply Chain, Nutrition, Access to Medicines in Africa and the United States.
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Evariste Manirumva
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Megan Knox
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Ruth Kugumikiriza M
I am a monitoring and evaluation officer at Uganda Village Project based in Iganga- class 2015/16 with a strong unmovable passion of health related issues
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Dr. Diana Nambatya Nsubug
Uganda Country Manager, Global Health Corps Prior to joining GHC as Uganda Program Manager, Diana worked at Partners in Population and Development Africa Re
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Sruthi Chandrasekaran
Women Deliver Young Leader & Global Health Corps Fellow. Working in the intersection of evidence, research, health and women.
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Hanneke Van Dyke
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Elly Kabalisa
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Alvin Gordián-Arroyo
researcher and aspiring physician
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Pilirani Unique Banda
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lusubiromwamsamali
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Mwansa Mary Mushota
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Alexis K Barnes
Multimedia Journalist currently working with USAID somewhere in the world. Passionate about WASH, women (and girls’) rights & peppa sauce. www.alexiskbarnes.com
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Gift Nwanne
Happiness is my currency | Passionate about improving health care policies | Health Fellow at Covenant House
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Daniel Dut A.
Software Developer, Public Health Professional
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balikitenda david
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Marcia Da Trindade
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Radhika Bhavsar
Global Health | Strategy | Project Management
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Effie-Ann Forson
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Michelle Davidson
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Chelsea Yalen
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Noriah Tadala Katungwe
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Henna Sharif
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Marjorie Bruggeman
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Alyssa Palmquist
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Alicia Adler
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Cecilia Amaral
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Nilusha Jayasinghe
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Gillian Leitch
2016–2017 Global Health Corps Fellow, based in Kampala, Uganda
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Khwima Brave Mkandawire
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Teena Cherian
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Kait Maloney
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Stephanie
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viktoryavilk
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Chipasha Mwansa
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Kim Morgan
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Minju Zukowski
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mwamba mwila mwenge
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Nicole Carbone
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Shelbi Flynn
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Marta Wilson-Barthes
“I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to have a hell of a good time. This makes it hard to plan the day.” [E.B. White]
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Ben Pyne
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Megan S. Walela
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marvinlubega
Global Health and NCD Enthusiast. Egalitarian!
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Taylor Klinkel
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Anne Cameron
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Patricia Akot
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Isaac Gulemye
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arowan44
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Jude Omondi
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Namwiza Ritah
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wezi thindwa
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Anne Martin
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Reuben M Kaponde
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Jacqueline Anena
Go to the profile of Edison NIHIWACU
Edison NIHIWACU
Good Education and Knowledge is power
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Maria Guerra Arias
Writer, Feminist, Data Scientist for social good.
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hanna homestead
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Johanna Squires
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Katie Farina
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kalin
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madina.tabesh
Global Health, Development, Advocacy, Organizing, Race & Justice. Pizza & Intersectional Feminism. Lorde, Rumi, Malcolm.
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Jamee Kuznicki
Go to the profile of Michelle Korte
Michelle Korte
Tempered optimist, chronic hair-twirler, helpless caffeine addict. @HarvardPublicHealth, former @poverty_action Myanmar & Uganda, @IntraHealth @ghcorps @yale
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Katie MacKenzie
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Kay Woods
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Mariah Ridge-O'Brien
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Madeline Moore
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Agnes Binagwaho
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Julia Fenelon
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janetchoongo
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Athanase Rukundo
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John Cape
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Maimunat Alex-Adeomi
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Scarlyn Gutierrez
a sassy repro health advocate
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Mara Gordon
Primary care doc and writer.
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kristy L
Eclectic writings on life. Words shared from a passionate and reflective soul.
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#Freedom
I am a , free man, believe in Social justice and equity. Born in Uganda in love with Africa, I always ask qns.
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Marie Cole
2017–2018 Global Health Corps Fellow @ Population Council, Zambia
Go to the profile of Meave Otieno
Meave Otieno
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Valencia Lyle
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Neha Shah
Global health and sustainable development enthusiast. External Relations & Communications Officer, @ghcorps fellow @ughe_org. Views are my own.
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Agathe Mayamiko Msosa
#Fashionista#Activista#Foodie#TeamEcho#GHCFam#Malawi#NewYork#DC
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Temi Omilabu
2017–2018 Global Health Corps Fellow | 2021 J.D. Candidate
Go to the profile of Matt Hughsam
Matt Hughsam
I’m committed to supporting people affected by health injustices to lead and organize effectively. Working in global mental health with www.cities-rise.org.
Go to the profile of Benjamin Tien
Benjamin Tien
Go to the profile of Jenna Zitaner
Jenna Zitaner
Digital Health x Community & Population Health @NYPHospital / Always @GHCorps + @MedillSchool @NorthwesternU + #healthisahumanright
Go to the profile of Martin Zakov
Martin Zakov
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Evelyn Sumani
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Odette Zero
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Josephine
A 2017–2018 GHC Feloow
Go to the profile of Limbani Thengo
Limbani Thengo
Medical Informatics Specialist at Partners In Health / Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo and Global Health Corps fellow. Interested in tech, global health, books, TV and NBA!
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Isaac Phiri
Go to the profile of Cassidy Joy
Cassidy Joy
Global Health, Travel, Yoga, and a Secret Blend of 11 Herbs and Spices
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Joseph Kalibbala
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Mumderanji Nakotua Balakasi
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Alex Kloos
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Liza Magill
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Chikondi Lunduka
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Joel Lee
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jessica mayenda
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer/ Public Health leader/ Insanely Awesome
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Erinn Kenney
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Emmanuel Mulwafu
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Jillian Kenny
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Madalitso Martin Phiri
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Haswel Mulenga
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Bethel Habte
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Laetitia Kayitesi
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Sam Walker
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Katie Suarez
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Holly Louise Irasubiza
Holly Louise Irasubiza was a 2017–2018 fellow. She currently serves as a Senior Officer, Learning & Development at the National Bank of Rwanda.
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Godlive Mukankuranga
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Anysie Ishimwe
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john zondetsa
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Cam Nguyen
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Lisa Chase
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Emma Bradford
Global Health Corps Fellow with Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation in Mbarara, Uganda
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Bekah McClure
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Michelle DiMartino
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Helena Archer
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Constancia Mavodza
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Constance Himukumbwa
Go to the profile of Isabelle Mandrea
Isabelle Mandrea
Fondatrice Poussin Voyageur 15 ans d'expériences #tourisme -La logique vous mènera de A à B. L’imagination vous mènera partout. (A.Einstein)
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Sharan Kuganesan
Global health advocate. Traveller. Writing about leading healthy lives.
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Geraldine Kauma
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Foster Newcome
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niyitanga
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Melody Nyonyozi
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Niyitanga Anibal
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Annie Martin
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Bending the Arc
30 years ago in Haiti, three young people began a movement that would change global health forever. Bending the Arc tells their story.
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Elizabeth Jones
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Brian Ssennoga
Go to the profile of Juma Omala
Juma Omala
Juma is a Health Fellow at Covenant House New Jersey and a Global Health Corps 2017/2018 Fellow.
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Aisha Mitchell
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Prudence Ndabasanze
Prudence is a @ghcorps Fellow, @WashFellowship 2016, and @WWF Volunteer 2014, Co-founder of @nature_rwanda and Learning &Comms officer at @careinrwanda
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Elizabeth Mosley, PhD MPH
I am a public health researcher and practitioner focused on reproductive justice in the US and around the world.
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Ash Rogers
Ash leads Lwala Community Alliance. She's worked with Segal Family Foundation, Global Health Corps & others, supporting grassroots leaders in East Africa.
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Isabelle Charles
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Robyn Bernstein
Passionate about public health, human rights, humanitarian disaster preparedness, refugee health, dance, and puppies. GHC fellow in Zambia. MPH from Yale.
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Uwera Ruth
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Alayna7
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Hanna Bautz
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Gratiana Fu
data scientist, @ghcorps alumni, and mother of Olive, a 2-year old sourdough starter
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Ssesanga Dennis Ernest
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Nicole Weinard
Nicole is a graduate student at Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs & is interested in policy analysis through a human rights lens.
Go to the profile of Daniela Terminel
Daniela Terminel
CEO of @ghcorps. Working to build the next generation of health leaders to transform the future of global health
Go to the profile of Dani Terminel
Dani Terminel
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Lisa S.
I live my life like a Lil Wayne song: Love, live life, proceed, progress. Read more: www.burnedatthestakemedia.com
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Chinthemwa Sichinga
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Claire Espey
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Jessica Stephens
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Colleen Leonard
2018–2019 Senior Research Associate/ Global Health Corps Fellow at the National Health Research Authority of Zambia
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Hez Shobiye
Hez is a global health and policy professional. He holds a Doctorate in Public Health from Boston University and is an MPA 2020 candidate at Harvard University.
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Hannah Wood
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Mohramy Ahmed Ramy
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Bridget Kebirungi
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Hanif Munthali
Data analyst | Trainer |Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning| Young African Leadership (YALI RLC SA) Fellow| Global Health Corps Fellow
Go to the profile of Charles Mwanje.
Charles Mwanje.
Expertise in Global health/Development/Programs/Partnerships/Research.
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Natasha Okpara
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Natasha Buksh
Technology for Change @Institut Polytechnique de Paris
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NIYONZIMA IBRAHIM
Enthusiastic programmer and researcher, passionate to learn new technologies, interested in software engineering, data science and Artificial Intelligence.
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Tunika Onnekikami
writer | producer
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Christine Bedenis
Christine has lived and worked around the world, picking up different cultural quirks and how to say “thank you” in more than a dozen languages.
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Bailey Jane Borchardt
Bailey Borchardt is a reproductive justice advocate and communications professional in the global health sector. She is based in New York City.
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Julia Johnson
Go to the profile of Julia Johnson
Julia Johnson
Communications & Development Intern at Global Health Corps | The George Washington University | B.A. Creative Writing and English | Washington, DC
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Lazenya Weekes-Richemond
I write about social justice, racial justice and equity, often through a public health lens and always from a Black woman’s perspective.
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Guntesse
Trust God.😌 Public Health Specialist. Human rights advocate. @iasociety member 2021–23 / @ghcorps fellow 2020–21 /@YALIRLCEAalumni /@phauganda member
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Ruth Ntombihle Mughogho
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Tilinao Lamba
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Sarah Bdeir
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Chilowekwa Shike Jnr
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Ange Writes
Writing about "bits of my mind". Thoughts drawn from society, books I read, and the life I have lived so far.