Dr. Shumba joined the Institute for Health & Equity in 2024 at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) as an Associate Professor and Assistant Director of the Master of Science Program in Global Health Equity. Originally from Zimbabwe, she has worked with several global health agencies in Africa and Asia over the last 19 years, leading the design and delivery of complex gender-responsive cross-sectoral programs in fragile settings. Her expertise includes several areas: health systems strengthening, gender equality, sexual and reproductive health and rights, maternal and child health, quality improvement, and implementation research. Dr. Shumba’s previous work experience and affiliations also spans a number of other organizations and institutions including the Mastercard Foundation, the Aga Khan University, Medical College East Africa, University of Liverpool, African Academy of Sciences, and the Aga Khan Foundation (Geneva).
