The Hubert H Humphrey Fellowship Program at Emory University

We’re excited to continue our series celebrating the ongoing Professional Affiliations of our Emory Humphrey Fellows ✨
As an important part of the Humphrey Fellowship experience, the Professional Affiliation allows Fellows to work with U.S.-based host organizations, exchange knowledge and best practices, and apply their learning through hands-on professional experience.
Today, we are proud to spotlight Emily Tumwakire and Martin Mnahoncak and the impactful work they are carrying forward through their current professional affiliations.
Stay tuned as we continue sharing the inspiring work of our Fellows and the partnerships they are building along the way.

We’re excited to launch a new series celebrating the ongoing Professional Affiliations of our Emory Humphrey Fellows ✨
As a key Humphrey Fellowship component, the Professional Affiliation is a placement with a U.S.-based host organization that gives Fellows the opportunity to collaborate with counterparts, share knowledge and best practices, and connect academic learning with hands-on professional experience.

Today, we are spotlighting Tanjida Yesmin Basanti and Attaullah Khan and the meaningful contributions they are making through their current Professional Affiliations.

Stay tuned as we continue highlighting the inspiring work of our Fellows and the partnerships they are building along the way.

Inspired by the AMERICA 250 road trip spirit, the Humphrey Fellows have been discovering the United States one journey at a time, across cities, landmarks, and new communities, through learning, exchange, and shared adventure. 🇺🇸🌍
From Washington, DC to New York, California, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Las Vegas, and beyond, these travels have created opportunities to connect, grow, and experience the people, places, and stories that shape America.

In the lead-up to America250, we celebrate these journeys as part of the Humphrey Fellowship experience: building friendships, exchanging cultures, and exploring the richness and diversity of the United States together.

This International Women’s Day, we proudly celebrate the inspiring women of the Humphrey Fellowship whose work is strengthening health systems, advancing women’s health, and expanding equitable care around the world.
Their leadership and impact remind us that empowering women means building healthier futures for all. 🌍✨

Happy International Women’s Day. 🌍💙

Huge congratulations to our Humphrey Fellows who earned 2nd place in Emory Global Health Institute’s 2026 Intramural Global Health Case Competition, tackling “Aging in Place in Georgia: The 2035 Dilemma—A Statewide Systems Challenge.”

🏆 Our award-winning Fellows
Dr. Anderson Galiotte, MD, PMP (Haiti)
Dr. Tariq Jagnarine, MD, MPH (Guyana)
Dr. Martin Mňahončak, PhD (Slovak Republic)

This year’s case competition pushed teams to design a four-year, $50M, evidence-based strategy to strengthen aging-in-place supports across Georgia, integrating health care, housing, transportation, caregiving, and technology, while addressing equity and sustainability.
Our Humphrey fellows didn’t just compete, they co-created!
Working shoulder-to-shoulder with the master of Public health students, they exchanged perspectives, split complex workstreams, and built on each other’s strengths to respond to a very real Georgia challenge. And that’s where the Humphrey Fellowship shines: global expertise brought into a local U.S. context. Drawing from their frontline experience across different health systems and countries, they helped shape a solution that was sharper, more innovative, and more practical, exactly the kind of cross-border thinking that strengthens systems and helps U.S. communities benefit from lessons learned around the world.
👏 Please join us in celebrating this incredible achievement!

Emory’s Humphrey Fellows participated in the Cross-Campus Collaboration (CCC) in Richmond, VA, featuring a hands-on ArcGIS StoryMaps workshop led by Dr. Karen Beardsley (formerly of UC Davis) to strengthen skills in storytelling, data visualization, and public health communication.

Fellows also had meaningful opportunities to connect with Humphrey fellows from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and American University (AU), Washington College of Law. These cross-campus connections strengthened peer learning, sparked new ideas, and expanded Fellows’ professional networks across institutions.

The Emory Fellows also met with Dr. Stephen Kates, Interim Dean and EVP of the VCU School of Medicine, and Dr. Anita Navarro, Chief of Staff.

Rollins School of Public Health
Emory University

Proud to share Emory Humphrey alumna Dr.Nida Ali’s journey - How a U.S. Exchange Experience Shaped Dr. Nida Ali’s Global Health Diplomacy

Read her Freedom 250 story: https://puan.pk/freedom-250-leadership-beyond-borders-how-a-u-s-exchange-experience-shaped-dr-nida-alis-global-health-diplomacy/

From frontline public health work in Pakistan to advancing global health diplomacy at the United Nations, Dr. Nida Ali’s journey reflects how U.S. exchange experiences shape impactful leadership.
As a Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow at Emory University (2021–22), Dr. Ali gained the global perspective and diplomatic skills that now guide her work in elevating viral hepatitis elimination on international policy agendas.
Featured under the Freedom 250 Alumni Storytelling Campaign, her story highlights how Pakistan–U.S. exchanges empower professionals to contribute to global solutions and represent Pakistan in international decision-making spaces.
Read more here: https://puan.pk/freedom-250-leadership-beyond-borders-how-a-u-s-exchange-experience-shaped-dr-nida-alis-global-health-diplomacy/

Our Humphrey fellows enjoyed a memorable Labor Day weekend with their American friendship families! ✨
🇹🇿 Glory Laizer (Tanzania), 🇹🇱 Marck (Timor-Leste), and 🇧🇩 Tanjida (Bangladesh) shared a lovely lunch with their friendship families, Marianne Skeen and Susan Craig.
🇬🇾 Tariq (Guyana) and 🇵🇰 Aatuallah Khan (Pakistan) explored Atlanta’s landmarks and soaked in the celebrations at the annual dragon con parade with their friendship family, Bob and Lynn Culver.
🇱🇷 Savior Flomo (Liberia) and 🇹🇿 Glory Laizer also hiked the trails of Stone Mountain with their friendship family, Lee Pasackow — a perfect mix of adventure and connection!

💙 The friendship family collaboration continues to be one of the most cherished parts of the Humphrey experience, bringing fellows and American families together to share culture, friendship, and unforgettable memories.

This year, the Humphrey Fellowship Cohort joined American students in two meaningful RollinsTeer service sessions with U.S organizations: Books for Africa and EcoAddendum.

At Books for Africa, fellows and students worked together to package books of all genres for children and young adults across the African continent, connecting Atlanta to global education efforts.

With EcoAddendum, they learned to recognize native versus non-native plant species and took part in safe invasive plant removal, contributing to local environmental conservation.

💙 RollinsTeer Day 2025 was not only about service, but also about cultural exchange. Fellows and U.S. students learning from one another while tackling challenges that link our local and global communities.
Swipe to see the Fellows in action! 📸

The Humphrey Fellowship Program at Emory University began the year with a dynamic orientation designed to introduce our new cohort to the fellowship, campus, and community. ✨

Fellows explored Emory and the Rollins School of Public Health through guided tours and sessions on academic resources, while also receiving important guidance on campus safety and adapting to life in Atlanta.

The week ended with a Welcome Provost Breakfast for our Fellows, where they were able to commune with their Faculty Advisors and other Emory Faculty and Staff.

Orientation week featured interactive workshops on leadership, cultural competency, and professional development, alongside opportunities to build connections with one another, faculty, and staff!

Congrats Roseline!

⭐️Roseline was a 2023–2024 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow at Emory University!

⭐️Inspired by this journey, she launched The Global Health Dispatch — a weekly LinkedIn newsletter covering global health diplomacy, localization, sustainable systems, and humanitarian priorities.

⭐️Follow or subscribe to The Global Health Dispatch here: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7321477867073126400