Joyce Laykah Kilikpo

Joyce Laykah Kilikpo has over seven years’ experience in the health sector in Liberia, particularly in community health. Joyce Laykah Kilikpo is currently the founder and executive director of Public Health Initiative Liberia, a local health organization which is empowering communities to save lives. At her institution, she is focused on expanding and enhancing partnerships towards achieving her institution’s vision and mission. She also volunteers in her community by mentoring the youth, as well as providing education on sexual and reproductive health issues affecting them. Joyce holds a Master’s degree in Public Health, with an emphasis in Community Health. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, she plans to continue to work in community health with a focus on improving health outcomes for women, the youth, and children through research and advocacy. He stayed in Africa.