Government

Hyeladzira Garnva ’20 manages the design and implementation of the U.S. President's Malaria Initiative for States in Nigeria. Leading a team of staff, consultants, and subcontractors, she provides technical guidance, promotes stakeholder engagement, and ensures the high-quality execution of the project's technical components.

As the Secretary of Health in Quilmes, Argentina, Jonatan Konfino ’18lowered the infant mortality rate by training healthcare teams to identify and follow up with pregnant women who had stopped visiting healthcare facilities. He also improved care for pregnant women and babies by strengthening the local hospital network, thereby increasing access to specialized care for those in need.

Megan Srinivas ’20 was elected to represent District 30 in the Iowa House of Representatives, becoming the youngest woman of color ever elected to the Iowa Legislature. Her work with patients motivates her to make changes that improve their access to better healthcare.

Lindsley Jeremiah Villarante ’20and his team played a key role in writing the National Objectives for Health 2023-2028, the Philippine health sector’s strategic plan adopted by the Office of the President. The plan directs all national agencies and encourages local governments to align with the goals set in the national objectives for health.

Yvonne Yiu ’17 offers expert guidance to promote clinical growth at Veteran Affairs hospitals in California, Arizona, and New Mexico, overseeing the expansion of telehealth services across multiple hospital departments.