The 2026 Annual Convening will spotlight Africa’s greatest strength—its young people, bringing together young innovators, health leaders, universities, governments, and ecosystem catalysts to explore practical solutions to Africa’s PHC challenges.
News and Updates
Discover the latest developments and updates from the Collaborative.
JesusMiracle Chiadika is a communications and higher education professional, scholar, and strategic storyteller whose work sits at the intersection of international engagement, health, culture, and institutional impact. She serves as Senior Regional Lead, Communications Lead within the Office of the Vice-President International at the University of Toronto, supporting the University’s engagement within the Africa Health Collaborative. In this role, she leads communications strategy, strengthens institutional visibility, and works with divisional and institutional partners to translate complex research, partnerships, and programmatic work into compelling stories that demonstrate impact across the University, Africa Health Collaborative, and broader global ecosystem.
JesusMiracle is also completing a PhD in Higher Education, with research focused on culture and student mental health in postsecondary institutions. Her scholarly work has been supported by the Ontario Graduate Scholarship and Inlight Fellowship. Across her academic and professional work, she is committed to building meaningful connections, amplifying diverse perspectives, and communicating the people, partnerships, and ideas driving transformative change.
Edward Nkole is a seasoned professional who, since March 2022, has been dedicated to his role as the Senior Planning and Budget Officer at the Office of the Vice President International (OVPI).
His responsibilities encompass providing invaluable financial management counsel, ensuring meticulous preparation of financial reports for the Foundation, and fostering collaborative partnerships both within and outside the organization.
Edward’s role is marked by dual reporting, where he effectively liaises with the Senior Director, International Relations, Africa for the Mastercard Foundation Grant. Furthermore, he holds a pivotal position as the finance lead within OVPI, reporting directly to the AVP International Engagement and Impact.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Edward’s true passion lies in the realm of education. With a remarkable twelve-plus years of experience in the university sector, he brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to the table. Edward Nkole is a dynamic individual who continues to make a significant impact in the field of international relations and education.
Tak Koguchi serves as the Lead for Strategic Initiatives and Governance within the AHC Secretariat at the University of Toronto (U of T)
His role involves establishing standardized institutional processes and templates for the network, particularly regarding Intellectual Property (IP), research frameworks, and cross-partner collaboration. Previously, Tak served as the Senior Regional Lead (Africa) and the acting program manager for the Secretariat, where he was instrumental in shaping the collaborative’s early narrative. Tak is a graduate of U of T (BA) and York University (MPPAL).
