Meet Our Advisory Board

Ms. Mbalu Winnie Jusu

Head of Programs medica Liberia

Ms. Mbalu Winnie Jusu

Head of Programs medica Liberia

Mbalu Winnie Jusu, MPH, MSc, is Head of Programs at medica Liberia and a public health professional with over twelve years of experience. Her work focuses on RMNCAH, climate health, and digital health innovations to strengthen data-driven policy. She is passionate about translating research into evidence-based programs that improve health outcomes for women and children.

Dr. Charles Asumana

Dean - College of Science and Technology, School of Environmental Studies and Climate Change University of Liberia

Dr. Charles Asumana

Dean - College of Science and Technology, School of Environmental Studies and Climate Change University of Liberia

Dr. Charles Asumana Sr. is an Associate Professor and Dean at the University of Liberia, leading programs in science, technology, and environmental studies. A climate and environmental expert, he has coordinated national and international projects on conservation and transparency reporting. He holds four academic degrees, including a PhD in Chemical Engineering and an LL.B in Law, and represents Liberia at UN climate negotiations.

Dr. Hazel Gonzales

Associate Professor Institute of Science Tokyo

Dr. Hazel Gonzales

Associate Professor Institute of Science Tokyo

Dr. Hazel B. Gonzales is an associate professor at the Institute of Science Tokyo with over three decades of academic experience. Her research focuses on waste management and waste-to-energy technologies, and she mentors graduate students in related fields. A licensed chemical engineer, she also serves as Vice President of PIChE-Japan and an active member of several international associations.

Dr. Yuri Matsuzaki

Specially Appointed Associate Professor Academy for Leadership, Institute of Science Tokyo

Dr. Yuri Matsuzaki

Specially Appointed Associate Professor Academy for Leadership, Institute of Science Tokyo

Dr. Yuri Matsuzaki is a Specially Appointed Associate Professor at the Tokyo Institute of Science, specializing in bioinformatics and systems biology. Her research explores signal transduction and large-scale protein interaction modeling. She is also deeply involved in leadership development, mentoring doctoral students to take ownership of their research.

Atty. Jeremiah Samuel - Dugbo I

Chief of Staff Liberian National Bar Association and Personal Assistant to the LNBA President

Atty. Jeremiah Samuel - Dugbo I

Chief of Staff Liberian National Bar Association and Personal Assistant to the LNBA President

Atty. Jeremiah Samuel-Dugbo I is a legal and public service professional specializing in corporate, commercial, and environmental law. He serves as Chief of Staff of the Liberian National Bar Association and holds several leadership roles within the legal and sports sectors. In addition to practicing law, he lectures part-time at local universities, mentoring emerging legal minds.

Mr. Michael D. Titoe, Jr.

Deputy Director Research, Policy, and Planning Department, Central Bank of Liberia (CBL)

Mr. Michael D. Titoe, Jr.

Deputy Director Research, Policy, and Planning Department, Central Bank of Liberia (CBL)

Michael D. Titoe, Jr. is an economist with over a decade of experience at the Central Bank of Liberia, where he serves as Deputy Director of Research, Policy, and Planning. He also lectures at the University of Liberia, teaching courses in econometrics, research, and mathematics for economists. His research focuses on monetary policy and financial development, and he holds advanced degrees from Columbia University, the University of Nairobi, and the University of Liberia.

Mr. Eric Gabriel Jenn-Judgges

Executive Director Road Safety Action International (RSAI)

Mr. Eric Gabriel Jenn-Judgges

Executive Director Road Safety Action International (RSAI)

Eric Gabriel Jenn-Judgges is an engineer with expertise in road transport infrastructure, safety, and policy across Sub-Saharan Africa. He leads Road Safety Action International and serves as a consultant on transport and infrastructure projects. Eric holds dual master’s degrees from the UK and China and is a published researcher and Infrastructure Nexus Fellow of the EU Joint Research Center.

Meet Our Advisory Board

Ms. Mbalu Winnie Jusu

Dr. Charles Asumana

Dr. Hazel Gonzales

Dr. Yuri Matsuzaki

Atty. Jeremiah Samuel - Dugbo I

Mr. Michael D. Titoe, Jr.

Mr. Eric Gabriel Jenn-Judgges

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