Hassanatu Blake

Dr. Hassanatu Blake is an Associate Clinical Professor and Director of the Global Health Undergraduate Program at the University of Maryland School of Public Health, specializing in health equity and digital innovation for marginalized populations. Her expertise spans 20 years in global health leadership, with appointments including the Maryland Health Care Commission.

Research interests focus on:

• Structural determinants of health disparities
• Digital health interventions in resource-limited settings
• Community-engaged research in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean

Her work has been recognized by the White House and featured in leading journals. She leads interdisciplinary curricula emphasizing experiential learning and policy translation.