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2023 Annual Convening in Cape Town, South Africa

The University of Cape Town (UCT) proudly hosted the inaugural Health Collaborative Convening from October 15th to 17th, 2023, at the scenic Protea Hotel by Marriott, Waterfront Breakwater Lodge in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Associate Director, Doctor of Public Health Program

University of Toronto, Office of the Vice-President International, Dalla Lana School of Public Health

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Programme Lead, Junior Faculty Development Program, Moi University

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University of Toronto, Africa Secretariat

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Regional Lead (Health Entrepreneurship), International Research Officer

University of Toronto, Office of the Vice-President International

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Regional Lead (Health Entrepreneurship), International Research Officer

University of Toronto, Office of the Vice-President International

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Ashley Aimone, PhD

Associate Director, Doctor of Public Health Program

University of Toronto

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University of Toronto

Canada

Ashley’s background and training include pediatric nutrition, epidemiology, and global health research. As the Associate Director of the Doctor of Public Health program, Ashley supports the training and mentorship of the Mastercard Foundation-funded scholars from African Health Collaborative partner institutions, as well as teaches applied research methods, and supports program operations and development. In her faculty role, she is the co-lead instructor for a Planetary Health course, in partnership with the School of Public Health, Moi University, Kenya. Her research interests and engagements include planetary health education, and community-based research, particularly at the intersection of climate/environmental change and food systems (including nutrition, food security, and food sovereignty).

Email Address: ashley.aimone@utoronto.ca
Profile Types: Staff; Faculty
Country: Canada
Pillar: Health Employment
Program: Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)

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Peter Koskei, PhD

Programme Lead, Junior Faculty Development Program, Moi University

Moi University

Moi University

Kenya

Dr. Koskei is a Lecturer and former Head, Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics at the School of Public Health Moi University, Kenya. He teaches Principles of Epidemiology, Principles of One Health, Research Methods as well as Communicable Disease Epidemiology and Control. Prior to his joining Moi University, He worked for the Rinderpest eradication project in Southern Sudan undertaken by Veterinaires Sans Frontiers – Belgium and funded by FAO. He has also worked as a Veterinary investigation officer and as a field Veterinarian at the ministry of livestock development, Government of Kenya. He is the academic leader for the newly developed Masters of Science in Infectious Diseases and Global Health programme

Currently, Dr. Koskei is the activity lead for the Junior Faculty Development programme under the Mastercard Foundation. He has also been the One Health Central and Eastern Africa (OHCEA) focal person for Moi University, a project that brought together 16 schools (8 Public Health and 8 Veterinary) across eight countries in East, Central and West Africa.

Dr. Koskei is committed to training, mentoring and promoting an inclusive and supportive scientific environment, while providing training in rigorous and unbiased experimental design, methodology, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of results. He is also committed to aiding and supporting trainees in identifying and transitioning into careers in the biomedical research workforce that are consistent with trainee skills, interests, and values.

Profile Type: Staff
Country: Kenya
Pillar: Health Employment

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Leila Serwaah Khalid , MA, PMP

Communications Officer, Africa

University of Toronto

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University of Toronto

Canada

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
Profile Type: Staff
Country: Ghana
Pillars: Network Learning & Development; Health Entrepreneurship; Health Ecosytems; Health Employment

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Tsatsu Agbettor

Program Coordinator - Ashesi Health & Care Initiative

Ashesi University

Ashesi University

Ghana

Tsatsu Agbettor is the Program Coordinator – Ashesi Health & Care Initiative

Profile Type: Staff
Country: Ghana

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Jessica Boifio

Assistant Director - Ashesi Center for Entrepreneurship; Co-Lead, HENT Pillar

Ashesi University

Ashesi University

Ghana

Jessica Boifio is the Assistant Director – Ashesi Center for Entrepreneurship; Co-Lead, HENT Pillar at Ashesi University, Ghana.

Profile Type: Staff
Country: Ghana
Pillar: Health Entrepreneurship
Governance: HENT Pillar Advisory Committee

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Lisa Huehner, M.A.

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

University of Toronto

University of Toronto

Canada

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
Pillar: Health Ecosytems
Program: IMIx

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Anuli Ndubuisi, MBA, PhD Candidate

Regional Lead (Health Entrepreneurship), International Research Officer

University of Toronto

University of Toronto

Canada

Anuli Ndubuisi is the Regional Lead, International Research Officer (Africa) at the Office of the Vice-President International, University of Toronto. She supports partnership engagement and research collaboration for the Health Entrepreneurship (HENT) Pillar of the Africa Health Collaborative.

Anuli’s career has spanned research, program and project management, business analysis, business process improvements and leadership roles within African, Canadian, and US institutions across industry and academic departments. Prior to joining the University of Toronto, Anuli worked with Shell Global in Nigeria and the USA, where she garnered global perspectives working on global multidisciplinary projects.

Anuli holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, U.K. She is completing a PhD in Curriculum and Pedagogy at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), with a collaborative specialization in Engineering Education at the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto.

Email Address: anuli.ndubuisi@mail.utoronto.ca
Profile Type: Staff
Country: Canada
Pillar: Health Entrepreneurship
Program: Africa Secretariat
Governance: HENT Pillar Advisory Committee

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Rhoda Akuol Philip (On leave), MPP, BCom

Regional Lead (Health Entrepreneurship), International Research Officer

University of Toronto

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University of Toronto

Canada

Rhoda Akuol currently serves as a Africa Regional Lead Research Officer, supporting partnership engagement, and research collaboration, as well as monitoring, evaluation, learning and adaptation. She is a central liaison for the Health Entrepreneurship (HENT) Pillar of the Africa Health Collaborative. HENT seeks to co-create and sustain entrepreneurial ecosystems, and launch scalable, impactful, and contextually relevant health start-ups that offer sustainable healthcare solutions.

Rhoda Akuol has previously held various research, entrepreneurship, and business analyst roles within different work environments and cultures, including at start-up companies, non-profit organizations, and academic departments. She is passionate about community advocacy and sits on various advisory boards, including the Pan-Canadian Voice for Women’s Housing (PCVWH).

Rhoda Akuol received the African Scholars’ Social Innovation Award 2021, and the EYOB G. NAIZGHI Female Refugee Leadership Award 2019.

Email Address: rhoda.philip@utoronto.ca
Profile Type: Staff
Country: Canada
Pillar: Health Entrepreneurship
Program: Africa Secretariat
Governance: HENT Pillar Advisory Committee

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Willie Ngumi, MBA

Deputy Digital Learning Director

Amref International University

Amref International University / Amref Health Africa

Kenya

Willie has a strong technology and business development background spanning private sector and the development sector.

He has over 11 years of experience in ICT4D space implementing solutions in Digital health, health system strengthening, behavior change communication, Human Centered Design and Digital Identities targeting underserved communities. Willie previously worked with the GSM Association, a global association for mobile network operators, CDC Foundation / mHealth Kenya, providing technical support for the conceptualization, design and deployment of mHealth applications through Public Private Partnerships. Willie also previously worked at the Foreign Commercial Service at the U.S. Embassy Nairobi, and in the Internet Service Provision industry as a web developer. Willie has an MBA in Strategic Management from the University of Nairobi and a BSc. in Computer Science from Africa Nazarene University, trained in Human Centered Design and a Certified Development Project Manager.

Email Address: willie.ngumi@amref.org
Profile Type: Staff
Country: Kenya
Pillar: Health Ecosytems
Governance: HECO Pillar Advisory Committee

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Christine Arsenault

Managing Director

African Impact Challenge

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Christine Arsenault is the Managing Director for the University of Toronto Scarborough’s Management Department, which houses all of the University’s business co-op programs and The BRIDGE; the department’s commitment to Work-Integrate Learning and Entrepreneurship.

She has been involved in co-operative education nationally and internationally for 20 years including leading Co-op and Work-Integrated Learning Canada as President in 2012/13, as a board member of the World Association for Co-operative Education and previously chairing the Canadian co-op research committee. In 2018, she received the U of T Scarborough Principal’s Accomplished Leader Award.

While completing her M.A. she led award-winning research that compared English Language Learners and native English speakers and their success in job searching and recent published research on work-integrated learning’s influence on entrepreneurship. Under her leadership, U of T’s innovative Management and International Business Program was designed and implemented and the department has fulfilled its commitment that ever graduate should have a work-integrated learning experience.

Email Address: christine.arsenault@utoronto.ca
Profile Type: Staff
Country: Canada
Pillar: Health Entrepreneurship
Program: African Impact Challenge