Biography
Peter Memiah, Ph.D., is a Professor of Global Health at the University of Maryland School of Graduate Studies, where he serves as Program Director for the Implementation Science and Global Monitoring & Evaluation graduate programs. Previously, he was an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Director for Quality Improvement at CIHEB. With more than 20 years of experience in global health, Dr. Memiah specializes in Implementation Science, Monitoring and Evaluation, Gender-Based Violence, Continuous Quality Improvement, and Adolescent Health. He has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and received recognition for excellence in research and mentorship.
Dr. Memiah has extensive experience in global health policy, program development, research, and health systems strengthening. He has contributed to the development of more than 15 national health policies across six countries, including HIV/TB Sustainability Roadmaps, the National HIV Strategic Plan for Eswatini, and the National Operational Plan for Lesotho. He has also supported strategic initiatives focused on HIV/STI prevention and the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis. As a technical expert and principal consultant, he contributes to international working groups and leads initiatives focused on prevention, vulnerable populations, adolescents, children, primary health care, implementation science, and quality improvement.
Throughout his international career, Dr. Memiah has collaborated with Ministries of Health and leading organizations including the Global Fund, USAID, CDC, UNAIDS, UNICEF, and the Norwegian Lutheran Mission, working across more than 15 countries. As a Principal Investigator, he has led major research initiatives such as the REACH project in Kenya, which uses technology to improve the health care continuum for adolescents and young adults. He is equally committed to building public health capacity through doctoral mentorship, curriculum development, and the training of thousands of healthcare professionals. His work integrates innovation, technology, human-centered design, policy refinement, and performance measurement to strengthen public health leadership, improve health systems, and promote sustainable health outcomes globally.
Education & Credentials
- Ph.D. in Global Health / Public Health
- Program Director, Implementation Science & Global M&E, University of Maryland
- Author of 100+ peer-reviewed publications in global health
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