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ASSOCIATES
Our associates contribute unique expertise across research, health sciences, and strategic operations, working together to advance global health through research, innovation, and strategic leadership.
Matheus Abrantes
Matheus leads digital operations at NNEdPro, overseeing governance, finance, and strategic marketing. With a business intelligence and data analytics background, he ensures the effective digital transformation of global networks across six continents. Matheus is skilled in organisational management and brings a keen understanding of human behaviour to his leadership approach. He is currently completing an MBA in Business Intelligence and Analytics at the University of Sao Paulo (USP).
Dr Samyyia Ashraf
Dr Samyyia Ashraf is a PhD candidate and researcher at the University of Cambridge, specialising in human nutrition and clinical research. Her work focuses on drug development, clinical trials, and health economics. With a strong healthcare consulting and data analysis foundation, she contributes valuable insights to medical research and global health. Dr. Ashraf has extensive experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders and advancing research in clinical nutrition and therapeutic areas.
Dr Rajna Golubic
Dr Rajna Golubic is an expert in diabetes and cardiometabolic health, currently serving as a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on glucocorticoid-induced diabetes, and she leads large-scale studies aimed at improving clinical care for cardiometabolic disorders. With over a decade of experience as a lead investigator, she brings extensive expertise in clinical research and medical education, contributing to significant advancements in healthcare.
Sucheta Mitra
Sucheta Mitra is Deputy Chief Operations Officer at NNEdPro, overseeing the organisation’s global growth and resource mobilisation efforts. With a strong international relations and project management background, she excels in building strategic partnerships and managing memberships. Sucheta has extensive experience in donor relations and communications from her previous roles at the UN Migration Agency and other international organizations. Her leadership ensures the successful execution of NNEdPro’s key initiatives.
Wanja Nyaga
Wanja is the Academic Officer at NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health. She develops and delivers innovative, evidence-based nutrition education and research programmes to improve global health outcomes. Wanja co-authors reports on medical nutrition education, food systems, and sustainability. A registered clinical nutritionist in Kenya and the UK, she holds a Master’s in Human Nutrition from the University of Aberdeen. She has over five years of experience in public health nutrition. Wanja is passionate about maternal health, workplace wellness, and global nutrition advocacy.
Please note that Prof Ray and his associates work closely with the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, contributing to its mission of advancing nutrition research and education. Additionally, leadership initiatives are developed in collaboration with CREATE Academy, focusing on fostering innovation and capacity-building in health and nutrition.