The Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity (AFHE) is delighted to introduce the 2025 Senior Fellow Advisory Board (SFAB), a distinguished group of four graduated fellows serving one-year terms. SFAB collaborates closely with the AFHE Senior Fellow Engagement Team to cultivate a dynamic and interconnected community of Senior Fellows.
The 2025 Senior Fellow Advisory Board members are:
- Muhammad Saddiq Ahmad: CEO, Rural Health Mission Nigeria
- Sara Lavinia Brair: Senior County Representative, The Carter Center
- Marx Itabelo Lwabanya: Medical Director, Nundu Deaconess Hospital
- Kuhika Seth: Public Health and Tax Justice Coordinator, Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (WIEGO)
These newly appointed SFAB members will contribute a diverse range of expertise spanning maternal health, advocacy, rural health, health care management and policy, gender equity and more. They will play a crucial role in strengthening the AFHE network and supporting the program’s mission.
“We are excited to welcome these outstanding health equity leaders to our Senior Fellow Advisory Board,” said Selam Bedada, Program Director of the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity. Their insights and experience will be invaluable as we continue to expand the fellowship’s reach and impact.”
As part of their role, SFAB members will contribute to key programmatic discussions, sharing their professional expertise and perspectives to help shape the future of AFHE. Their responsibilities include participating in the selection process for the next cohort of global leaders and advising on the design and execution of convenings that foster meaningful engagement within the AFHE community.