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, MA, PMP

Communications Officer, Africa

University of Toronto, Africa Secretariat

Attaining Connected Healthcare through a National Data Platform 

About the Speaker (Dr. Job Nyangena):  Dr. Job Nyangena is a medical doctor and seasoned digital health professional with a distinguished career spanning over a decade. Combining a strong foundation in medicine with a deep understanding of technology, Dr. Nyangena has been instrumental in shaping the digital health landscape both in Kenya and internationally.   With […]

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Associate Professor, Humanities & Social Sciences Department; HECO Pillar Lead

Ashesi University

Photo of Lisa Huehner

, M.A.

Marketing & Operations, University of Toronto Mississauga, IMIx Executive Programs

University of Toronto, Institute for Management & Innovation

Celebrating International Women’s Day

For International Women's Day, women Scholars from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology University (KNUST) celebrate the incredible women diligently working within the Health Collaborative to impact lives.

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Leila Serwaah Khalid , MA, PMP

Communications Officer, Africa

University of Toronto

Leila Serwaah Khalid is a seasoned communications and brand expert with over a decade of experience driving impactful narratives across diverse industries and continents. She has a proven track record of transforming brands into thought leaders, securing high-profile media placements in outlets such as BBC, CNN, Time Magazine, and Reuters.

Leila has excelled at leading dynamic marketing teams and executing successful multimedia campaigns that drive awareness, enhance reputation, and expand customer bases across African and European markets.


Her expertise spans strategic planning, digital marketing, content development, and public relations.


Currently, she serves as Communications Officer for Africa at the University of Toronto, where she spearheads communication strategies for the Africa Health Collaborative, collaborating with 10 institutional partners.


Leila holds a Master’s degree in Communication Studies from the University of Ghana, a certification in Marketing Management from the University of Stellenbosch, and a Bachelor of Laws from KNUST, Ghana. She is also a certified Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute.

Email Address
Leilas.khalid@utoronto.ca
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Staff
Country
Ghana
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Hassan Wahab

Associate Professor, Humanities & Social Sciences Department; HECO Pillar Lead

Ashesi University

Dr. Hassan Wahab is the Associate Professor, Humanities & Social Sciences Department and HECO Pillar Lead

Dr. Wahab is an experienced higher education professional (in classroom and administration). Expertise in developing and managing international programs. Strong on consulting, curriculum development and grant writing. Excellent communicator.

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Faculty
Country
Ghana
Governance
HECO Pillar Advisory Committee
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Lisa Huehner, M.A.

Marketing & Operations, University of Toronto Mississauga, IMIx Executive Programs

University of Toronto

Lisa Huehner is responsible for Marketing & Operations at IMIx Executive Programs, a division of the Institute for Management & Innovation at the University of Toronto Mississauga.

In her current role Lisa manages all marketing activities as well as various professional development certificate programs. One of the programs Lisa is managing is the Certificate of Effective Healthcare Management, which is part of the Health Ecosystems Pillar. 

Before Lisa joined the University of Toronto, she worked for an international software company focusing on creating strategic partnerships and delivering global marketing initiatives. Lisa holds a Master’s degree from the University of Waterloo (Canada) as well as the University of Mannheim (Germany). Throughout her professional life, Lisa has always enjoyed working in a global setting and collaborating with partners from all over the world.

Email Address
imi.executiveprograms@utoronto.ca
Profile Type
Staff
Country
Canada
Program
IMIx