Dr Ramya Kumar PhD
PhD in the Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington School of Public Health in Seattle.
About Me
Ramya believes health is a human right. Epidemiology is a tool she uses to advocate for health equity and social justice. From vision to action, Ramya is a transformative leader in global health. The University of Washington named her a #Husky100 to recognize her impact as an agent of change. Read more →
In the Press
At the UW I learned to re-envision the margins as places empowered by transformative resistance.
The Husky 100 recognizes 100 UW undergraduate and graduate students who are making the most of their time at the UW.
Global Health Is Broken, But Young People Plan To Repair It
We are more willing to Retrofit existing systems, undertake major Reforms, or completely Reimagine public health systems all together
Lessons Learned – The Virus Briefing
The New York Times. 17 August 2022.
“We Americans must stop privileging our own humanity over Africans…Isolated health solutions that are designed to maximally benefit the U.S. and other high-income countries do not work and never will.”
Health Communication
Open Letter to G7 and G20 leaders: resolve global crises to secure our future - Nature Medicine
The world is facing existential-level threats to the survival of humanity and the planet…
Who Gets to Govern in Global Health?: The prevailing status quo threatens ‘Health for All’ -
Since 2018, GH50/50’s landmark reports have revealed the extent to which the global health system has been shaped by systemic patriarchal, colonial, and imperial fault lines.
Lead
Think globally, act locally. Leadership that inspires change
Mentor
Guiding public health professionals who are ready to challenge the status quo and catalyze change.
Teach
Fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a love of learning.