The Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity U.S. + Global, based at the George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health, has announced its 2025 cohort of Fellows.
The incoming Fellows are a diverse group of leaders representing a wide range of expertise and many countries. Coming from Ethiopia, India, Iraq, Malawi, Malaysia, South Africa, Switzerland, Uganda, the United Kingdom and the United States, they work in areas such as community engagement, disability and accessibility, engineering, gender-based violence prevention and response, maternal and child health, nursing, population health, sexual and reproductive health and transgender health.
“The 2025 Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity embody the transformative strength that diverse perspectives bring to the fight against health disparities. Their exceptional talents and commitment to advancing global health inspire and challenge us to take meaningful action in our communities,” said Guenevere Burke, executive director of the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity program and associate professor of emergency medicine at the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences.
Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity U.S. + Global is one of seven interconnected global Atlantic Fellows programs, that bring together professionals from various backgrounds, disciplines and life experiences, united by a vision to create a fairer, healthier and more inclusive world.
With the announcement of Cohort 8, the program’s total number of Fellows grows to 137, representing 32 countries and an even wider range of expertise.
“We need to build a health workforce that is not only diverse but also deeply committed and fully prepared to ensure health equity for all, I believe this 2025 cohort will rise to this challenge with determination and bravery and I can’t wait to see what they will do to better the health of their communities,” said Patricia (Polly) Pittman, director of the Mullan Institute.
During their fellowship, the Fellows will engage in a hybrid curriculum that includes both in-person and virtual sessions, focusing on leadership development, critical thinking and practical solutions to the world’s health equity challenges. They will work alongside faculty and mentors on projects addressing pressing global health issues.
“The growth of our community is a powerful testament to the work we do each year to support our Fellows and foster a global network of health equity leaders. The 2025 cohort will harness the knowledge and connections they forge during the fellowship year to continue and expand their dedication to health equity — now and far into the future,” said Selam Bedada, program director of the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity program.
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