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Dr. Samia Hussein is a public health professional with over 15 years of experience leading initiatives in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), multicultural health equity, workforce development, and community engagement. Her work spans local and state government, academic institutions, private and nonprofit organizations, with a strong foundation in public health policy, program development, strategic planning and training facilitation.
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Dr. Hussein currently serves in a state government position as Director of the Office of Multicultural Health Equity for the Connecticut Department of​​
Mental Health and Addiction Services, where she oversees equity initiatives for over 3500 state employees and advises agency leadership on equitable policy and practice. She holds certifications as an EMT, CPR Instructor, and diversity and change management professional. She is also an ASTHO DELPH Scholar, is a member of the National Association for Doctors of Public Health, American Public Health Association, and has co-authorship of publications focused on DEI implementation in state health systems. She continues to serve as a thought-leader and invited speaker for conferences.
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Dr. Hussein is the Founder and CEO of African Adornments, a social enterprise supporting African artisans through fair trade, and is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Heyya Consulting, an equity-focused public health consulting firm helping organizations drive strategy with impact. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Central Connecticut State University, Master of Public Health from the University of Connecticut, and a Doctor of Public Health, with a concentration in Diverse Populations and Health Equity, from Mercer University.