Dr. Temi Filani is a highly accomplished medical doctor and public health professional with over 14 years of transformative experience across Africa. A Harvard-trained expert in healthcare quality and safety, she blends strategic vision, innovative thinking, and collaborative leadership to address critical health challenges, strengthen governance structures, and drive systemic reform. Currently leading the Health Workforce Development at the Mastercard Foundation, she designs and scales transformative programs aligned with national health priorities. She fosters multi-sectoral partnerships with governments, NGOs, and healthcare organizations, delivering sustainable solutions and establishing frameworks to evaluate impact and disseminate actionable insights.
Her public health expertise spans global organizations, including the World Bank, where she guided state Ministries of Health in Nigeria to shape nutrition programs and foster impactful partnerships. At Palladium Group, she led quality improvement initiatives within a $250 million USAID project, driving tech-enabled solutions to enhance health outcomes. As Practice Lead for Public Health at Co-Creation Hub, she developed digital innovations addressing health challenges across multiple African countries. At the Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF), she secured $7 million for a quality improvement program, achieving a 25% reduction in maternal mortality across 100+ facilities.
As Co-Founder of Evexia Consulting and BloodPlus, she bridges critical gaps in healthcare performance and blood supply, respectively, demonstrating entrepreneurial leadership. A published researcher and advocate for systemic change, Dr. Filani’s foundation in clinical medicine and rural volunteering highlights her commitment to saving lives and empowering communities through collaboration, innovation, and impactful leadership.