Global Health Equity Miniseries

SERIES 1

Zeke is a public health specialist based in Capetown, South Africa, where she works as Global Coordinator for Academics Stand Against Poverty. She is a Yale University Global Justice Fellow and the Founder of the platform All Things Public Health Zeke was also the winner of the ICON South Africa Award in 2021.

On this episode of the Global Health Equity Miniseries, we are joined by South Africa-based Public Health Specialist Ezachia Ngcobo, MPH (Zeke). In talks with Director and Principal Consultant at Unstukk and series host Harvey Kennedy-Pitt, Zeke shares a pan-African perspective on issues of 'Affordability' across the continent.

Heidi Berthoud is an experienced leader who began her public health and social service career at a large non-profit county hospital supporting training teams in the nursing education department. She received her master’s degree in public health from the University of Washington in the United States and concurrently completed a global health master’s certificate.

On this episode of the Global Health Equity Miniseries, we are joined by Seattle-based Public Health Consultant Heidi Berthoud, MPH from Heidi Berthoud Consulting. In talks with Director and Principal Consultant, Harvey Kennedy-Pitt, Heidi shares real-world insight from her work with #indigenouspopulations in the northwest of America. In our brief conversation, Heidi reminds us of the importance of true #effectiveness in #publichealth, when working with individuals and communities alike!

Sujani Sivanantharajah is a public health professional trained in Epidemiology. Her gift and passion lie in building relationships and using these relationships to create and cultivate spaces for people to find meaningful partnerships that can serve their communities. Sujani holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the University of Saskatchewan and an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto.

On this episode of the Global Health Equity Miniseries, we are joined by Toronto-based Public Health Consultant Sujani Sivanantharajah from PH SPOT In talks with Director and Principal Consultant, Harvey Kennedy-Pitt, Sujani shares her views on #efficiency as it relates to how we engage with #communities and delivery our programmes. Through this conversation, we reflect on 'Efficiency' within the context in #publichealth and return to some of the often forgotten basics.

Sherene has coauthored research articles, as well as conference presentations and posters.

Ms. Samuels has a B.S. in Biology from Oakwood University and an MPH in Health Promotion and Education from the University of Cincinnati.

Sherene has over 10 years of public health experience includes research, which focused on racial/ethnic minority health, LGBTQ health, vulnerable populations like senior citizens, behavioral medicine, HIV, chronic illnesses, COVID-19, trauma, and mental health in cross-cultural settings. In addition,

In this episode of the Global Health Equity Miniseries, we are joined by California-based DrPH student in Public Health Policy and Leadership, Sherene Samuels. In conversation with Health Equity Transformation Consultant, Harvey Kennedy-Pitt, Sherene shares insight from her experience across minority health, HIV, mental health, and opioid/substance use prevention, and reminds us why #autonomy is crucial to successful #publichealth interventions and programme design.

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Anuradha is a catalyst, an educator, and business liberation strategist who works with small businesses and organisations to liberate their essence so they can meet uncertain times with resilience and courage. Their journey, working across both public and private sectors, has led them to recognise systemic issues such as hierarchy and exploitation and find ways to address them at their root cause.

In this episode of the Global Health Equity Miniseries, we are joined by London-based Business Liberation Strategist and Consultant, Anuradha Kowtha. In conversation with Health Equity Transformation Consultant, Harvey Kennedy-Pitt, Anuradha tell us more about The Kowtha Constellation and why businesses, organisations, and even schools need to rethink their stance on all things 'Accessibility'.

Robert Ian Kibet Ouko Babu is a licensed Psychologist and Integrative Psychotherapist with a profound dedication to promoting mental health and supporting vulnerable communities. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Nursing and professional training as a translator and interpreter, he adeptly bridges language barriers within his community, fostering inclusive environments for all.

On this episode of the Global Health Equity Miniseries, we are joined by licenced psychologist, integrative psychotherapist, and mental health advocate Robert Ian Kibet Ouko Babu. In conversation with Health Equity Transformation Consultant, Harvey Kennedy-Pitt, Ian shares his personal journey as a Kenyan born activist and advocate now living and working in Greece within the migration and mental health and wellbeing space. Ian shares how his background as a nurse, interpreter, and psychotherapist, and founder of the community-based organisation Open Paths Athens has come together to inform his work as a consultant, activist, and pioneer in the field of mental health in Greece today.

Dr Amandine Garde is a qualified solicitor, trained at Simmons & Simmons in their London and Paris offices, and now lectures at the University of Liverpool, and has done since April 2013. has lectured at King's College London, at the Faculty of Law in Cambridge, where she was also a Fellow of Selwyn College, at the University of Exeter and at the University of Durham. Dr Garde’s research interests lie in the fields of EU Trade, Consumer, Advertising, Food, and Public Health Law.

On this episode of the Global Health Equity Miniseries, we are joined by Dr Amandine Garde, Professor of Law at University of Liverpool. In conversation with Health Equity Transformation Consultant, Harvey Kennedy-Pitt, Dr Garde shares expert insight into the relationship between law and health, her journey into the field of law, and the source of her passion for social justice. In this conversation, Dr Garde reminds us why it is so important that we understand our respective roles (whatever they may be) within the social justice movement, and challenges us to carefully consider how the decisions we make today will affect the generation to come.

Having spent most of his life is various regions of the African continent, Dr Gary Jones started his career as a teacher. Gary spent many years in the not-for-profit sector, serving in roles from project officer, regional director, and country director across Kenya, Somalia, and Djibouti. In joining UNICEF, Gary was responsible for starting the Global Fund HIV Programme in Somalia, later doing the same for UNDP’s HIV Grant Programme, before going on to work for UNAIDS in South Africa. Recently retired from the UN in Geneva Switzerland, after more than 40 years in the field, Dr Gary Jones is now adjusting to his new life at James Cook University, in Cairns, Australia, where he serves part-time as a cohort mentor, supporting tertiary students with research, analysis, writing and completion. He also serves as an independent consultant focusing on Social Inclusion.

In this episode of the Global Health Equity Miniseries, we are joined by Consultant on Social Inclusion, Dr Gary Jones. In talks with Director and Principal Consultant, Harvey Kennedy-Pitt, Gary shares a truly global perspective on the criticality of 'Participation' and the importance of inclusion and diversity within the fields of social science and public health.

The Global Health Equity Miniseries was inspired by the stories and experiences of the many individuals that make up our diverse global health network. Our aim is to capture, present, and elevate those stories and experiences, providing insight and inspiration to those working in, interested in, and impacted by Global Health initiatives all over the world.

Global Health Equity Miniseries

SERIES 2

“Centering the Margins: Public Health as Liberation”

Dr. Julian Watkins is a physician, cultural strategist, and unapologetic champion for equity. As Assistant Commissioner at NYC’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Dr. Watkins is reshaping what public health can and should be.

In our premiere episode, we dive into what it means to build truly inclusive systems of care, the role of art and memory in healing, and why centering marginalised voices isn’t optional—it’s essential. From environmental justice to radical community engagement, Dr. Watkins doesn’t just talk equity—he lives it. Get ready for a transformative conversation that challenges the status quo and invites us all to imagine a more just, connected future.

"Empowering Communities through Research"

Dr. Giovannie is a specialist neuro-disability physiotherapist, digital health innovator, and founder of Probr, an award-winning platform improving diversity in clinical research. With experience across the NHS and private sector, she blends clinical expertise with tech-driven solutions to advance health equity.

In this episode of the Global Health Equity miniseries, we are joined by Dr Giovannie Jean-Louis in a dialogue around ‘Autonomy’ with the context of health-focused research and public and patient involvement and engagement.

Giovannie is currently pursuing her MBA and is passionate about transforming healthcare for underrepresented communities.

"Building Community Capacity for Public Health Equity"

Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley, PhD, MPH, is an accomplished epidemiologist and public health leader with over 25 years of experience in healthcare and public health. She is a multidisciplinary serial public health entrepreneur. As CEO and principal consultant at DrCHHuntley, LLC, she provides epidemiologic consulting solutions to nonprofit organizations and state government agencies, with a particular focus on serving Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.

In this episode of the Global Health Equity Miniseries, we are joined by Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley in a dialogue around 'Community,' focusing on how strengthening community-centred public health strategies can drive health equity for BIPOC populations.

"Cultivating a curiosity that drives change"

Dr. Robyn Stephenson (she/they) is a former medic turned public health practitioner working at the nexus of community, health justice, and strategic leadership. Robyn is the co-founder of Margin2Centre, a Jamaica-based women’s health advocacy organisation that strengthens health systems for marginalised groups through health literacy and community engagement. A Chevening scholar and committed equity advocate, Robyn now serves as a public health strategist in UK local government, where they continue to centre lived experience and justice in health systems.

In this thought-provoking episode of the Global Health Equity Miniseries, we are joined by Dr. Robyn Stephenson in a dialogue on Social Justice. Together, we unpack the dangers of decolonisation when co-opted, challenge Eurocentric norms in global health, and explore the importance of equity, lived experience, and the uniqueness of Black and Brown bodies. We also discuss the critical role of positionality, intersectionality, and Black feminist theory in driving truly transformative public health practice.

"Refugee Voices from the Thai-Myanmar Border"

Dr. Maxine Newell is a physiotherapist, health educator, and curriculum coordinator at Asia-Pacific International University in Thailand. Born in the UK with Jamaican heritage, she has lived and worked across four countries, developing public health programs with a special focus on refugee and rural communities. She is passionate about using and teaching natural remedies as accessible tools for preventative and responsive care. Together, we unpack how grassroots health knowledge—like hydrotherapy, charcoal poultices, and food-based remedies—can offer hope in the absence of formal healthcare.

In this deeply moving episode of the Global Health Equity Miniseries, we sit down with Dr. Maxine Newell to explore how public health education and natural remedies are transforming refugee and underserved communities from the inside out. Drawing on her cross-continental journey—from the UK and US to Korea and Thailand—Dr. Newell shares the evolution of her calling: equipping marginalised students, especially those from Myanmar, with life-saving public health skills rooted in practicality, equity, and faith.

"Building Sustainable Impact in Malawi and Uganda"

Dave Armstrong is a philanthropic leader and sustainability innovator whose journey into global health equity began with a transformative charity challenge in Malawi in 2006. A former Chartered Surveyor turned social impact entrepreneur, he pioneered the UK’s first net zero business park and has embedded philanthropy into every stage of his career.

From a life-changing cycle challenge across Malawi to founding an organisation that is now transforming the futures of thousands of orphans, Dave Armstrong's journey is nothing short of inspiring.In this episode, we speak with

Dave, a relentless advocate for children in Malawi and Uganda, about building sustainable, community-led solutions to poverty and health inequity. Our conversation explores the power of participation and local leadership, how feeding programs can act as a gateway to education and mental wellbeing, and the importance of building intergenerational sustainability through youth-led business and skills training.

"Data to Dignity: Decolonising Health Equity"

Dr. Khulud Elnur Khudur is an internationally recognized public health epidemiologist, equity strategist, and systems thinker dedicated to transforming health systems and advancing community well-being. As Founder and CEO of her namesake consulting firm, she leads work in research innovation, strategic program design, and sustainable impact.

In this powerful episode, I sit down with the brilliant Dr Khulud Khudur—a Sudanese-born, Canada-based physician and global health advocate—to unpack the layers of power, purpose, and proximity in global public health. Drawing on her lived experience, Dr Khudur reflects on her journey from working on the ground in Sudan to navigating white-dominated global health spaces in the West.

"Small Steps, Global Impact:

A Student’s Public Health Journey:

Moreblessing Tendai Javangwe is a Zimbabwean-born public health advocate currently completing a Bachelor’s degree in Bioscience with Community Public Health at Asia-Pacific International University in Thailand. After relocating to South Africa with her family in 2008, she spent 13 years there before moving to Thailand to pursue higher education.

From Zimbabwe to South Africa, Thailand, and soon Georgia — Tendai Javangwe is on a powerful journey of purpose and impact. In this inspiring conversation, Tendai shares how her lived experiences and passion for equity have shaped her public health journey — and how she's using that foundation as she prepares to enter medical school.

“Making Equity Work Meaningful: From Bias to Impact”

Brittaney Jenkins is a Certified Health Education Specialist®, speaker, and public health consultant with over 15 years of experience. She founded Jenkins Public Health Consulting® (JPHC) in 2018, a woman- and minority-owned firm based in Alabama that serves clients globally. JPHC specializes in health equity, chronic disease prevention, and community-centered strategies.

In this episode, we discuss how organisations can transform well-meaning but underperforming equity efforts into meaningful, measurable change. Drawing from over a decade of experience and more than $10 million in managed grants, Brittaney shares her 5-step Community Impact Framework—a strategic tool designed to strengthen programs, build intentional partnerships, and attract funding on repeat.

"The Power of Authentic Story Telling"

Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria Chiké Frankie Edozien learned to read from the newspapers before even attending school. He is the author of the groundbreaking memoir Lives of Great Men:’ Living & Loving As An African Gay Man which won the Lambda Literary award 2018 for biography/memoir.

In this latest episode, I sit down with the incredible Chiké Frankie Edozien—award-winning author, journalist, and director of NYU Accra. From his early days reading newspapers in Lagos to shaping narratives that challenge power, Chiké shares how storytelling, data, and authenticity intersect to drive meaningful global health and equity outcomes.