At an early stage in her career, Adaeze established an interest in developing programs geared towards better health outcomes for underserved communities.

In the last 3 for years, Adaeze has worked in various capacities in improving access to healthcare for underserved communities, particularly using health information technology. Most notably, she’s worked with national and local mental health organizations to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and increasing access to therapeutic resources for underserved communities.

Adaeze is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she earned her B.S. in Biological Sciences and minor in Chemistry and Africana Studies. She later earned her MPH in Program Evaluation from Mercer University, Macon, Georgia.

She currently works as a Management Analyst for the Government of the District of Columbia’s Department of Healthcare Finance where she plans to contribute to policy changes that address health disparities and promote healthcare equity and access. During her free time Adaeze enjoys volunteering with various organizations, spending time with family and friends, traveling, andexploring various arts and culture.

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