Geoffrey Chima Nwakwuo
Magnolia
Summary
Public health professional with experience in epidemiology, disaster response, health systems strengthening, and program implementation across international and U.S. public health environments. Demonstrated expertise in monitoring and evaluation (M&E), humanitarian response coordination, infectious disease programs, and public health data analysis. Founder of a nonprofit organization focused on community health advancement and co-founder of a public health consultancy providing advisory services in environmental health, supply chain logistics, and healthcare system strengthening. Currently pursuing graduate training in analytics to strengthen data-driven public health decision-making.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder
5Brothers Legacy Initiative
06.2025 - Current
- Founded a nonprofit organization focused on community health, environmental health initiatives, and social development programs.
- Designed governance structures, operational policies, and strategic program frameworks.
- Developed initiatives addressing community health education and systems strengthening.
- Established partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders.
- Lead strategic planning, program implementation, and performance monitoring.
Co-Founder
Nouveau Consults Limited
Nigeria
01.2023 - Current
- Co-founded a public health consultancy focused on health systems strengthening and environmental health advisory.
- Provide consulting services in healthcare operations, logistics, and supply chain systems.
- Conduct health systems assessments and develop operational improvement strategies.
- Support healthcare program design and implementation planning.
Community Health Coordinator
Houston Food Bank
Houston, Texas
03.2022 - Current
- Coordinate community health initiatives addressing food insecurity and nutrition access.
- Streamlined food distribution workflows across partner sites.
- Collaborate with healthcare partners to support program implementation.
- Train partner organizations on operational procedures and data systems.
Disaster Management and Response Director
House of Renaissance for Health Initiative
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Coordinated disaster response operations across multidisciplinary teams.
- Developed operational plans and budgets for emergency programs.
- Supervised medical outreach teams during humanitarian interventions.
Monitoring & Evaluation Lead
SPDC Relief Project
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Implemented monitoring and evaluation frameworks for COVID-19 relief programs.
- Managed data systems and reporting processes.
- Produced analytical reports to guide program improvements.
Project Manager
SPDCJ/SNEPCO North East Disaster Relief Programme
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed logistics and procurement for humanitarian relief operations.
- Supervised field operations supporting over 200,000 internally displaced persons.
- Conducted rapid needs assessments to guide response strategies.
Monitoring & Evaluation Lead
RAHI Medical Outreach
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Developed results frameworks and monitoring indicators for reproductive health programs.
- Supervised data collection and quality assurance processes.
Acting Manager
RAHI Hospitals Limited
03.2019 - 04.2019
- Oversaw hospital operations and clinical coordination.
- Strengthened operational procedures and service quality systems.
Program Officer
RAHI Medical Outreach
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Supported monitoring systems and project proposal development.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to expand access to family planning services.
Program Manager
Community Initiative for Infectious Disease Control
11.2013 - 09.2015
- Led HIV, TB, and malaria prevention programs.
- Developed monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
- Supervised program staff and community outreach activities.
Education
Erasmus Mundus Master - Public Health in Disasters
Karolinska Institutet, Universidad De Oviedo
Sweden & SpainMaster of Public Health - Epidemiology and Disease Control
Federal University of Technology Owerri
NigeriaBachelor of Technology - Public Health
Federal University of Technology Owerri
NigeriaMaster of Science - Analytics
Georgia Institute of Technology
01-2027
Skills
- Public Health Program Leadership
- Epidemiology & Disease Surveillance
- Monitoring & Evaluation Systems (M&E)
- Disaster & Emergency Health Response
- Health Systems Strengthening
- Healthcare Operations Management
- Health Supply Chain & Logistics
- Program Implementation & Project Management
- Data Analysis & Research Methods
Certification
- Monitoring & Evaluation Framework for HIV/AIDS
- Tobacco Industry Module
- Medical Technology and Evaluation
- Role of Healthcare Professionals in Tobacco Control
- Best Practice in Tobacco Control Policy
LANGUAGES
English – Full Professional
Igbo – Native
Hausa – Professional Working
Spanish – Elementary
Swedish – Elementary
Timeline
Founder
5Brothers Legacy Initiative
06.2025 - Current
Co-Founder
Nouveau Consults Limited
01.2023 - Current
Community Health Coordinator
Houston Food Bank
03.2022 - Current
Disaster Management and Response Director
House of Renaissance for Health Initiative
09.2020 - 02.2021
Monitoring & Evaluation Lead
SPDC Relief Project
05.2020 - 09.2020
Project Manager
SPDCJ/SNEPCO North East Disaster Relief Programme
09.2019 - 04.2020
Acting Manager
RAHI Hospitals Limited
03.2019 - 04.2019
Monitoring & Evaluation Lead
RAHI Medical Outreach
02.2019 - 08.2019
Program Officer
RAHI Medical Outreach
07.2018 - 01.2019
Program Manager
Community Initiative for Infectious Disease Control
11.2013 - 09.2015
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology and Disease Control
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Bachelor of Technology - Public Health
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Master of Science - Analytics
Georgia Institute of Technology
Erasmus Mundus Master - Public Health in Disasters
Karolinska Institutet, Universidad De Oviedo
PUBLICATIONS
- Hospital Waste Generation and Management Practices in Owerri, Nigeria
- Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy: Knowledge and Perceptions of Patent Medicine Dealers
- Antimalarial Drug Resistance Associated Molecular Markers in South Eastern Nigeria
- Assessment of Male Involvement in Safe Motherhood in Southern Nigeria
- Effect of Phyllanthus amarus Leaf Extract on Hematological Parameters in Salmonella Typhi