Welcome to Global Health Initiative
The Global Health Initiative is a student-led initiative organizing various events at the Geneva Graduate Institute. Our aim is to increase event attendance, raise awareness about our activities, and provide useful resources. We are dedicated to promoting global health and well-being through education, advocacy, and community engagement. Our team is passionate about making a difference and creating a healthier world for all. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on global health!
Meet the Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
President
Bianca Carvalho
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Brazilian, speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish & French
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Background in International Relations
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Topics of interest: Intellectual Property, Access to Medicines, etc.
Communications Director
Diego Fernandez-Shaw
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Speaks English, French, Spanish & Italian
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Dual Degree in Law and International Relations
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Strong interest in rural populations' health customs
Events Co-Director
Seul Lee
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Speaks English and Korean
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Strong advocate for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
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B.A. in International Development Cooperation
Events Co-Director
Johanna Angeles
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American citizen born and raised in the Philippines
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ISFJ with aspirations to become a physician
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University of Southern California graduate with a B.S. in Global Health
Outreach Co-Director
Amrutha Nair
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Speaks English and Malayalam
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Doctor, Global Health & International Development
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Indian
Outreach Co-Director
Susan Valdez-Villarreal
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Speaks Spanish, English, and some French
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Bachelor's in Global Health and Development
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Strong interest in migration health
Finance Director
Jiachun Cai
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Speaks Chinese, English and French
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Background in International Relations and Affairs
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Strong interest in gender, especially women health issues
Events Coordinator
María San Miguel
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Speaks Spanish, English & French
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Bachelor's in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
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MINT Human Rights and Humanitarianism
Communcations Coordinator
Malak Afifi
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Speaks Arabic, English, French, and Spanish
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B.A. in Political Science and Economics
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Strong interest in vaccine equity and global health governance
Outreach Coordinator
Jiayun Li
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Speaks Chinese, English, and French
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Bachelor's in International Organizations and Global Governance
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Interested in global governance and health, health and trade