Celebrating Adekemi Suleiman’s Achievement: Advancing Black Healthcare Leadership in Connecticut

Posted on by Jini I Davis

PhD Student, Adekemi Suleiman stands amongst two women holding a large check that rreads three thousand dollars for the N.A.H.S.E CT Scholarship

We are proud to share that Adekemi Suleiman, MBBS, FWACP, MPH, Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Public Health Sciences, has been selected as one of only two recipients of the National Association of Health Services Executives (N.A.H.S.E.) Connecticut Education Scholarship.

The N.A.H.S.E. CT Education Scholarship was created to promote the advancement of Black healthcare leaders across Connecticut. This year, two graduate students who met the eligibility criteria were awarded a $3,000 scholarship in recognition of their dedication to healthcare leadership and service.

In addition to the financial award, recipients will receive:

  • A one-year N.A.H.S.E. membership

  • Registration to the 2025 N.A.H.S.E. Educational Conference

  • A year-long mentorship with a Connecticut-based executive healthcare leader

Adekemi’s recognition reflects her commitment to improving healthcare systems and advancing equity in public health. We congratulate her on this well-deserved honor and look forward to the impact she will continue to make in the field.