Deborah Adenikinju holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree and certificates in mental health and human rights from the Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH) at Emory University. She obtained her Bachelor's degree from New York University, majoring in psychology and minoring in child and adolescent mental health studies.
She has a keen interest in issues at the intersection of global mental health, equity, and human rights. She specializes in the synergy and application of behavior analysis, implementation science, and dissemination science to design context-specific, culturally-appropriate, and evidence-based interventions to promote healthy behavior and create sustainable change within resource-constrained settings. She is passionate about community engagement, capacity building, and system strengthening.
Over the course of her career, Deborah has worked with various organizations including the Kennedy Satcher Center for Mental Health Equity, Global Autism Project, NYU Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the Carter Center, and the Cognitive Empowerment Program (CEP) at Emory University Brain Health Center. She has given presentations to diverse local and global stakeholders including the UN NGO Committee on Education, Learning and Literacy (CELL). Deborah Adenikinju is a published author and recipient of the RSPH Glen & Edit Reed Scholar award, given to an outstanding student with experience in international public health fieldwork and the Hatchery Inspiration micro-grant.
Over the years, Deborah Adenikinju has experienced tremendous personal growth and professional development through her involvement with the ISEE Lab. Her engagement has allowed her opportunities to develop invaluable skills and acquire knowledge from an exceptional interdisciplinary team. Deborah is eager to give back to this nurturing environment by taking on the role of an SGPH mentor, supporting and guiding current and prospective students.