Selam Bedada brings over twelve years of leadership experience in public health research and health systems transformation, with a strong focus on policies and programs aimed at addressing the health risks of vulnerable populations. She is a graduate of The George Washington University Elliott School, where she was a GW Presidential Administrative Fellow, and holds a MPH from the Milken Institute School of Public Health.
These dynamic changemakers hail from Ethiopia, India, Iraq, Malawi, Malaysia, South Africa, Switzerland, Uganda, the United Kingdom and the United States, bringing with them a wealth of experience across Community Engagement, Disability and Accessibility, Engineering, Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response, Maternal and Child Health, Nursing, Population Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Transgender Health and other health equity topic and issue areas.
Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity (AFHE) earned the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Award for Program Excellence for outstanding leadership in promoting social mission in health professions education.
Comprised of four graduated fellows serving one-year terms, SFAB works closely with the AFHE Senior Fellow Engagement Team to build a vibrant and connected community of Senior Fellows.
Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity (AFHE)’s interdisciplinary and global approach to health equity and leadership training has been recognized by the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation for its innovative methods, commitment and impact on their community.
The Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity U.S. + Global (AFHE), part of the Fitzhugh Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity (Mullan Institute), based at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, is proud to announce its 2024 cohort — 16 emerging leaders from around the globe that are passionate about their common goal to achieve health equity.
The Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity U.S. + Global, part of the Fitzhugh Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity, based at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, is proud to announce its 2023 cohort — 20 global leaders dedicated to combating health disparities and promoting equity.