Akudo Anyanwu

Dr. Akudo A. Dr. Akudo has a premium accountClick to upgrade to Premium Associate Dean at Johns Hopkins University | World Economic Forum YGL | Social Entrepreneur | Institution Builder Other 500+ connections Contact info The Johns Hopkins University Harvard University About Dr. Akudo Anyanwu is a skilled development professional and global health expert with extensive leadership and management experience in program management, partnership building, health policy and advocacy. She is passionate about organizational de... see more Featured No alt text provided for this image Friends Africa Hosts H.E. Ban Ki-Moon in Abuja No alt text provided for this image Africa Health Innovation Meeting World Economic Forum 2014 No alt text provided for this image World Ecomonic Forum, Abuja May 2014 Activity See all 6,809 followers No alternative text description for this image The "Greater Inclusion of African Youth in Public Service and Governance" report is now live! Please read the full report here: http://bit.ly/ayipsreport It is a very practical report with 5 best practice case studies of youth inclusion practices in Africa. I hope this report will give a fresh impetus to the commitments undertaken by African governments that signed the Africa Youth Charter in 2006 so that they earnestly begin implementing progressive policies that bring young people to the centre. We desperately need young people at the table to help co-create solutions to Africa's most pressing challenges, if the trajectory of the continent is to change. Rwanda's youth internships and, broadly, its youth mainstreaming approach are lauded. Mainstreaming young people has seen them appointed to key positions as Ministers, Ambassadors, CEOs and board members of state owned enterprises. It is great to see and other African countries need to replicate that. Dr. Akudo shared this No alt text provided for this image Recovery is an essential aspect of leadership, and as I come back from my time away from the office, I wanted to share another book recommendation with that in mind. Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker, explores the origins and the vast health benefits of sleep and even makes connections to the importance of sleep when it comes to #learning, decision-making, and more. For me, making sure I get enough #sleep has been a consistent and important part of my own energy management routine—especially as we continue navigating the COVID-19 pandemic at Novartis and beyond. I share more in the video below and would be interested to hear your reflections on the #book, if you get a chance to check it out, or on your own recovery habits! Dr. Akudo shared this No alt text provided for this image A conversation with Trevor Mundel: Ensuring affordable COVID-19 vaccine doses reach low-and middle-income countries Dr. Akudo shared this 2 Reactions No alt text provided for this image Yale’s rapid COVID-19 saliva test receives FDA emergency use authorization Dr. Akudo shared this 2 Reactions Experience The Johns Hopkins University Associate Dean for Development Company NameThe Johns Hopkins University Dates Employed2017 – Present Employment Duration3 yrs Faculty Advisory for Special Projects: Working with faculty to build impactful projects and strategic partnerships with individuals, corporations and foundations to sustain them. Thought leadership & Institution building: Coordinating strategic planning, enhancing dialogue and producing data and metrics and other information that helps to strengthen the institution Donor Cultivation and Stewardship: Ensuring that partners are appropriately cultivated and stewarded with quality interactions with the organizations that foster long-term engagement and investment. Overseeing production of strategic communications material and collateral for donor and constituent engagement. Staff Management: Recruiting and supervising staff and optimizing quality and efficiency of work as well as their own job satisfaction. Conducting annual performance management process for direct reports. JHSON National Advisory Board: Managing the National Advisory Board of the JHU School of Nursing to deliver on strategic, advocacy and financial goals. Resource Mobilization: Leading a $45 million building campaign, creating professorships, scholarships and special projects, leading the creation of partnerships with high-net worth individuals, corporations and foundations. Developing strategy for and leading annual giving, alumni, principal, foundation and major gifts, constituent relations, stewardship, gift accounting. Constituent Relations: Building a strong and active community through increased engagement opportunities. … see more Emory University Director of Strategic Partnerships and Development Company NameEmory University Dates Employed2014 – 2017 Employment Duration3 yrs LocationGreater Atlanta Area Partnership Development and Donor Relations: Identifying and securing contributions from key donors – Foundations, Private Sector and Bilateral organizations. Concept note and Proposal development. Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with donors, multilateral organizations and bilateral organizations Strategic Planning: Providing strategic leadership and planning for the development for workplans, indicators and monitoring and evaluation plans. Conducting detailed annual planning and budgeting. Formulating and refining partnership and communications strategies and approaches. Convening and organizing meetings to secure partner endorsement and implementation of Coalition initiatives and priorities. Promoting organization objectives and representing the initiative in US-based and International forums. Engaging national governments (Ministries of Health and Education), NTDs, WASH, health, education, development, nutrition, research and advocacy sectors to expand preventive chemotherapy coverage and STH intervention coverage. Communications: Developing and implementing the communications strategy and ensuring quality communications outputs, including through social and traditional media. Staff Management: Recruiting and supervising staff and optimizing quality and efficiency of work as well as their own job satisfaction. Conducting annual performance management process for direct reports. … see more The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Executive Director Friends of the Global Fund Company NameThe Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Dates Employed2007 – 2014 Employment Duration7 yrs Leadership and Management: Provided managerial leadership and oversight for the execution of Friends Africa's annual programs and projects. Provided financial and programmatic oversight. Led staff in developing annual organizational and staff work plans. Organizing cross-institutional working groups as needed Fundraising and Building Strategic Partnerships: Successfully secured funding and in-kind gifts from foundations, bilateral and multilateral organizations and the Private Sector. Built multi-year partnerships for Friends Africa. Donor Relations and Board Relations: Providing the Board with regular progress and financial reports on the organization and managing the relationships with donors to ensure timely reporting and lasting, value-adding partnerships. Working with external auditors and reviewers to ensure independent assessments are done. Staff Oversight and Mentoring: Recruited talented, high-performing professionals. Conducted regular staff performance reviews against agreed KPIs. Focused staff on the vision and mission of the organization and motivated and empowered them to succeed. Held annual staff retreats to design plans and enhance staff development. Strategic Planning: Liaised with board members, key stakeholders and external consultants to craft the organization's strategic plans and action plans. Advocacy: Secured visible roles for the organization at key conferences to give a strong voice to the organization. Aligned with the private sector and civil society networks to influence government through advocacy. … see more Columbia University in the City of New York Country Director/Policy Advisor Company NameColumbia University in the City of New York Dates Employed2003 – 2007 Employment Duration4 yrs LocationGreater New York City Area Developed Global Fund proposals for AIDS, TB and Malaria that raised 480million USD for 5 yr projects in Nigeria and developed the work plans and budgets for Global Fund-financed projects Advised the Minister of Health, the CCM Chair, Principal Recipients and Sub-recipients on Global Fund program implementation. Developed action plan for the change in the national malaria drug policy from Chloroquine to Artemisinin-based combination therapy Developed work plans and monitoring and evaluation plans for principal recipients and sub-recipients. Synthesized Global Fund project reports. Coordinated donor support and technical assistance for these projects. Organized and conducted health center site inspections and project workshops. Coordinated CCM meetings, project implementation meetings and project workshops and Improved the management, communication and leadership skills of CCM members, Principal Recipient’s staff and FMOH project staff. National Action Committee on AIDS Nigeria (NACA) Reengineering change agent for the restructuring of the organization – organizational development, work planning, recruitment etc. (2005) … see more Tufts University School of Medicine Lecturer Company NameTufts University School of Medicine Dates Employed2001 – 2003 Employment Duration2 yrs LocationBoston London Hospital for Tropical Diseases Tropical Diseases Fellow Company NameLondon Hospital for Tropical Diseases Dates Employed2001 Employment Durationless than a year LocationLondon, United Kingdom Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Senior Research Fellow Company NameCenters for Disease Control and Prevention Dates Employed2000 – 2001 Employment Duration1 yr LocationGreater Atlanta Area KU Leuven Research Fellow Company NameKU Leuven Dates Employed1999 – 2000 Employment Duration1 yr LocationBelgium Life Technologies Associate Scientist Company NameLife Technologies Dates Employed1998 – 1999 Employment Duration1 yr LocationPalo Alto University of Pennsylvania Research Fellow Company NameUniversity of Pennsylvania Dates Employed1997 – 1998 Employment Duration1 yr LocationGreater Philadelphia Area Show fewer experiences Education Harvard University Harvard University Degree NameMaster of Public Health (MPH)Field Of StudyInternational Public Health/International HealthActivities and Societies: Class Vice President Tufts University School of Medicine Tufts University School of Medicine Degree NameDoctor of Medicine (M.D.)Activities and Societies: Volunteer Sharewood Community Clinic Lehigh University Lehigh University Degree NameBachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)Field Of StudyMolecular Biology