Living Out Our Core Values: LEADERSHIP

LEADERSHIP: Attending Medical School exposed me early in my medical career to public health and the upstream factors and barriers to social and economic resources that have an impact on people’s health status. This awareness planted a seed and laid a great foundation for my career in public health.

I derive great fulfillment from participating in and leading successful and productive teams. I am fortunate to have found myself in leadership roles since early in my career in public health and hence, leadership is and will always be applicable to my professional pursuits.

I am privileged to have been part of the team that led support for the National Department of Health in South Africa for COVID-19 vaccine roll-out. In my role as the Nation Lead Facilitator, I witnessed firsthand how the right people, and the right mindset can impact a seemingly insurmountable public health concern and bring it under control in a relatively short time. This experience has left an indelible mark of optimism and hope in my heart. I now have an unshakable belief that it is possible to galvanize our nation into action to solve any health system issue, so long as there is solidarity. Gallagher Foundation selects some of the most amazing and dynamic individuals. Being part of this community of Scholars has made the most impact on my educational goals and career path.