Current Fulbright Profiles
Program: M.S. in Global Health Policy and Management
School: The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
A dental graduate with hands-on experience in the public healthcare sector, Fatima has been deeply involved in shaping Pakistan's healthcare landscape. From serving on the front lines during the COVID-19 crisis to spearheading medical relief efforts in the aftermath of the devastating 2022 floods, her commitment to improving health outcomes is unwavering. Beyond her clinical work, Fatima is not just a healthcare practitioner; she's a dynamic content creator, utilizing digital platforms to dismantle social and health-related taboos, igniting awareness, and championing positive change. As an active member of the Global Shapers society, she leads initiatives dedicated to enhancing wellness and healthcare access among marginalized communities. With her MA in Global Health Policy and Management, Fatima is poised to drive transformative change, advocating for robust disaster management policies and blending her clinical acumen with policy advocacy to create a healthier, more resilient Pakistan.
Country: Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Program: M.S. in Global Health Policy and Management
School: The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
Amos Makelele is a Fulbright Scholar from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), currently pursuing a Master of Science in Global Health Policy and Management at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University.
He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) from Kampala International University in Uganda and a Master of Science in Reproductive Health from Pan African University in Nigeria—and is deeply committed to advancing health equity in humanitarian and underserved communities.
Before joining Brandeis, Amos spearheaded impactful health initiatives as co-founder and Program Manager of Youth Alliance for Reproductive Health (YARH), a grassroots organization championing sexual and reproductive health for adolescents and young people in the DRC. Through his leadership, YARH reached over 26,500 young people, with vital education and services and influenced policy reforms to expand access in crisis-affected communities across eastern Congo.
At Brandeis, Amos aims to deepen his expertise in health policy and global leadership to
contribute to the development of inclusive, resilient health systems and ensure access to quality, sustainable healthcare in the DRC’s humanitarian context.
Country: Myanmar
Program: Sustainable Development
School: The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
I have a B.A. in Business Management from the University of Distance Education, Mandalay, Myanmar, and certifications in Sustainable Agriculture, Training of Trainers fro HIV/AIDS education, and Basic Livestock Training. I am proficient in Jing Hpaw, Zai Wa (Kachin), Myanmar, and English.
Currently, as the national coordination and liaison officer at the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Office in Myitkyina, Kachin, I facilitate nexus activities between development, humanitarian, and peacebuilding entities. My responsibilities include strategic coordination, stakeholder engagement, and political analysis to support UN initiatives across Kachin State. Previously, I served as Field Coordinator at International Rescue Committee and Program Analyst at UN Women.
My expertise spans project management, capacity building, strategic planning, and partnership development with government, INGOs, and local communities. In my spare time, I enjoy watching soccer.
Program: Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellow
School: Department of Anthropology
Born and raised in the city of Patna, Bihar in India, I moved out of my hometown to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Delhi, India. Having developed an inclination towards comprehending the world through a gender lens since high school, my encounter with feminist theory during my BA classes in college created an increased desire for studying gender more deeply. This led me to pursue a Master’s degree in Women’s Studies from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai. My learnings at TISS Mumbai were not limited to academics as I realized the need to imbibe feminist theory in everyday life, a work continuously in progress.
Shifting to Hyderabad, India to begin my doctoral work and its constituent fieldwork gave me the opportunity to extensively experience the spatiality of another metropolis in the country. My own mobility over the years as a woman in similar yet vastly different urban landscapes gave rise to the topic of my doctoral research which looks at women’s everyday spatial mobility in urban spaces. At Brandeis, I aim to continue to gain insights on the methodological and analytical aspects for my ethnographic work that also aligns with the interdisciplinarity of the Department.
Additionally, over the course of my ongoing doctorate, I have presented my work at several national and international conferences and co-authored publications in peer reviewed journals and other online fora. My interest in research allowed me to undertake funded research, such as the Centenary Decade Undergraduate Research Grant by Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi, and the Sponsored Studies Project by the Indian Association for Women’s Studies.
Lastly, as someone who enjoys spending time outdoors, I keenly look forward to newer experiences and unlearning inhibitions that come with unfamiliarity. I also immensely enjoy sports, particularly basketball and cricket, and hope to expand my research work on theme of gender and sports in the upcoming future.
Country: El Salvador
Program: Master of Science in Business Analytics
School: International Business School
During the year 2022 and 2023, I was part of the Youth To Lead Organization, where I led a workshop on “The Role of Youth as Agents of Change”, as well as with the project "Hackeando Estereotipos CTIM" we obtained the first place at regional level in the InnovationLAB organized by Innovation for Change, the University of Rosario in Colombia and sponsored by UNESCO Guatemala and El Salvador.
Program: M.A. in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence
School: The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
Mohamed Sawadogo is a Fulbright Scholar from Burkina Faso. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University.
He is a professional Language Service Provider with over 5 years of experience. Mohamed earned a B.A. in English Language, Literature and Foreign Civilizations from Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo (Burkina Faso) and an M.A. in Conference Interpreting from the Pan African University (Cameroon). Prior to joining Brandeis, he was working as a freelance professional Translator/Interpreter for many local and international organisations including the International Monetary Fund, The Planned Parenthood Global – Burkina Faso, The African Union Advisory Board against Corruption, The U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. After graduating from Heller, Mohamed aims to play a key role in peacebuilding, peaceful coexistence in his country Burkina Faso, serve as a peace ambassador with the African Union and later work with the United Nations in peacekeeping missions.
Program: Master of Public Policy (MPP)
School: The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
I graduated from Haifa University with a bachelor of laws degree (LL.B.). During my studies, I took part in the university debate team, sculpting argumentation and public speaking skills while serving as spokesperson for the headquarters of “The Struggle to Promote the Aliyah of Ethiopian Jews”.
Later in my professional career, I served as a senior advisor to the former Israeli Minister of Immigration and Absorption, Pnina Tamano-Shata, Israel's first black minister. My role entailed framing and promoting policies on behalf of the minister, including managing the agenda of the Ministerial Committee for the Advancement of Ethiopian Jews in Israel.
I like to discuss and explore political views, play and watch football (soccer) and sing karaoke.
Country : Chad
Program: Master in Global Health Policy and Management
School: The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
A medical doctor with firsthand experience in managing healthcare in underserved settings, Naryanan Tourita spent five years of clinical work and public health administration in Chad. As a district medical officer, he managed three hospitals and nine health centers in the catchment area of Biobe, Chad. With limited resources, he was tasked with managing healthcare services for over 100,000 people, coordinating hospitals and health centers, and improving access to care for underserved populations. He then embarked on a mission to advocate for better infrastructure, mobilizing support from international donors and forging partnerships with stakeholders.
Driven by his commitment to improve healthcare in limited-resources settings, he took part in a clinical trial on snakebite envenomings in Tanguieta, Benin, as a clinical investigator. Post-graduation, I intend to continue addressing global health inequities by working with local and international organizations and policymakers to design health systems that prioritize equitable healthcare. Naryanan Tourita plans to build a sustainable health system so as to improve the living standard of underprivileged communities by delivering quality health care to those in need.
He earned a master’s degree in development, international public health track, from Senghor University in Alexandria, Egypt, and a bachelor in medicine from The Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Le Bon Samaritain, N’Djamena, Chad. A 2025 Fulbright Scholarship awardee, Naryanan Tourita is pursuing a master degree in global health
policy and management at Brandeis University.