Luyi Adesanya, MPH, MBA, CPH

As a daughter of immigrants from Nigeria and Germany, Luyi Adesanya (she/her/hers) is interested in the intersection of public health, healthcare management, civic engagement, and health policy in an international sector. Having completed her undergraduate degree at The University of Chicago and having worked at the NIH prior to completing her graduate school training at Washington University in St. Louis, she is dedicated to improving health outcomes for marginalized and under-represented communities, both domestically and abroad. She is passionate about ensuring healthcare is affordable, accessible, and equitable for all populations.

Luyi is excited for the opportunity to be a 2024 Civic Science Fellow focused on Racial Equity in Clinical Equations with her host partner Universities Allied for Essential Medicines, North America (UAEM). With her humility and kindness, Luyi continues to be proactive in service, advocacy, and civic engagement throughout her community and she continues to be inspired by inspiring others from marginalized backgrounds of which she represents.