DIRECTOR, COALITION OF DIASPORIC AFRICANS

About:
With a passion for youth development and community empowerment, Vennesa Duodu serves as a director for the Coalition of Diasporic Africans. Her expertise in children and youth development, community engagement, and education fuels her commitment to diasporic advancement.

Professional Experience:
Director, Coalition of Diasporic Africans – 2024

Clinical Research Coordinator, UMass Chan Medical School (2022-2024)
– Led and supported research projects with a focus on health equity
– Developed and delivered comprehensive interventions and presentations.
– Collaborated with external stakeholders to ensure impactful outcomes
– Clinical Research Assistant, UMass Chan Medical School (2019-2022)
– Conducted research and administered surveys to understand and address health disparities
– Tracked study enrollment and completion of milestones
– Attended and assisted in planning meetings, webinars and research-related simulations

Education:
– Master of Public Health, Northeastern University (May 2023)
– Bachelor of Science in Health: Science, Society & Policy and Biology, Brandeis University (May 2019)

Expertise:
– Children and Youth Development
– Community Engagement
– Research Coordinator
– Education and Empowerment
– Diasporic Development
– Leadership
– Community Outreach
– Urban Health

Achievements:

– Developed initiatives promoting youth empowerment and education.
– Fostered partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders.
– Mentored countless youth, inspiring positive change
– Co-authored several published papers in various public health journals

Personal Quote:
For real change to occur you must be comfortable with being uncomfortable (Vennesa Duodu, 2024).