HFI Newsletter, issue 25 – September 2021

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HFI Newsletter, issue 25 – September 2021

UNGA 76 recap: Dynamic blockchain panel, meetings with health leaders, & generous donations
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Issue 25 
 

In this issue:

UNGA 76 recap:
Dynamic blockchain panel, meetings with health leaders, & generous donations 

HFI leadership kicked off UNGA week by meeting Dr. Deborah Birx during the 2021 C3 Summit, where she underscored the need to think outside the box in regards to pandemic preparedness. 

On September 22, HFI hosted two UNGA side events at the Harvard Club of New York. Our panel on blockchain and philanthropy was a huge success! During this event, we discussed the basics of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), as well as how to harness blockchain for financing the sustainable development goals (SDGs). We were grateful to have such a knowledgeable group of panelists and engaged audience. Please click on the button below for a full recording of the panel discussion. 

After our panel discussion on blockchain, we hosted a high-level dinner with leaders from Mexico, Medtronic, UNICEF, WHO, Sandclock, and more to discuss HFI's vision to develop and launch its first series of innovative finance instruments to stimulate the research, development, and mass production of affordable life-saving glucose monitoring devices for children and youth in select LMICs. One of the exciting outcomes of this dinner was a generous NFT donation from Sandclock in the form of digital art. This piece of artwork will be auctioned on October 18, and HFI looks forward to sharing more details about this commitment soon!  
View Blockchain Panel Recording

HFI welcomes a new cohort of fall interns

We are delighted to welcome five incredible fall interns. HFI has an extensive and selective year-round internship program that attracts top students from schools such as Northwestern University, Harvard University, and the London School of Economics. Please join us in welcoming our 2021 fall interns! 

Laura Ahmadi is one of our new Innovative Finance Interns. She is currently pursuing an MBA at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Laura brings 9 years of experience in financial services and sustainable investing, alongside a master's degree in International Health Policy and Health Economics from the London School of Economics. 

Suruchi Anand is another one of our Innovative Finance Interns. She has over 10 years of experience in healthcare technology and management. She has led complex programs involving global development and innovation teams in the medical device field and has independently consulted for private industry, non-profits and multilaterals. Suruchi studied Biomedical Engineering at UC Berkeley, earned her MBA from INSEAD and is currently pursuing her MPH at Harvard. 

Karina Wallrafen-Sam is our new Business Development Intern. She brings a passion for public health, an analytical mindset, and organizational skills to her role at HFI. Karina previously worked as a Business Technology Analyst at Deloitte Consulting. She holds bachelor’s degrees in applied mathematics and theatre from Northwestern University and is currently pursuing an MSPH at Emory University. 

Cassidy Wang is our new Communications Intern. She brings a journalistic background reporting on complex topics in finance and U.S. federal policies and programs to HFI. She is currently a senior at Northwestern University, where she is double majoring in Journalism and Legal Studies, and minoring in Economics. Cassidy has interned at The Capitol Forum and the Massachusetts Department of Education. 

Finally, Jerome Truzzolino is our new HR & Operations Intern. He brings a strong understanding of Psychology and Human Resources to HFI with previous experiences working at Aristech Surfaces and the Family of Woodstock. He graduated from Marist College with a B.A. in Psychology and is now pursuing a Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Hofstra University.
Can DALYs and QALYs become the next carbon footprint? 

As part of PLOS' Scientists for Open Science series, HFI was invited to share our perspectives on the impact of data. A thought leader in this space, we are regularly unpacking big questions, such as, what would a world and economy look like where a DALY or QALY averted was just as valuable as a unit in CO2 emissions curbed? What can the global health community learn from the climate science journey to ensure that the value of health is represented in global economic standards and decision-making? Click on the button below to read our blog post for PLOS where we discuss the importance of using impact metrics to drive investments in health. 
Read Full Blog Post

Mental health blog series

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended health systems and exacerbated the global mental health burden. Our two-part mental health blog series explores (1) the disproportionate impact of the global mental health crisis on women due in part to gendered labor dynamics and (2) how to address this crisis through public-private funding. Click on the buttons below to read our posts. 
Read Part 1
Read Part 2

HFI ambassador, Tagbo Azubike, advises Nigerian government on health reform  

With his career continuing to reach new heights, HFI’s country ambassador to Nigeria, Tagbo Azubike, has recently been appointed to Nigeria’s Health Sector Reform Committee. Comprised of partners from the private and public sectors, this committee will draw from lessons learned over the past two decades to develop a Health Sector Reform Program for the country. Congratulations, Tagbo, on your incredible work to improve health systems in Nigeria and to continue to serve as an advocate for NCD financing! 

Stay tuned for more HFI updates on upcoming high-level events in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa, where we are grateful to have an extended network of NCD champions.

 
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