Tausi Suedi

Tausi Suedi, MPH, is an Adjunct Professor of Global Health at Towson University and a co-founder of Childbirth Survival International (CSI), a global nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health outcomes for women, girls, and youth in underserved communities across Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, and the United States.

Her work spans academic teaching and on-the-ground global health initiatives focused on maternal and child health, reproductive health, and community empowerment.

• Adjunct Professor of Global Health, Towson University
• Co-Founder, Childbirth Survival International (CSI)
• Location: Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, United States

Research and Professional Interests:
Tausi Suedi's research and practice are deeply rooted in improving health equity through addressing social determinants of health. Her primary areas of interest include maternal and child health, reproductive health, adolescent health, and community-based health interventions. She emphasizes sustainable development through education and economic empowerment.

Her recent projects focus on elevating the social status of women and girls by integrating health education with vocational training. In 2023, she launched the SAFI Vocational College in Entebbe, Uganda, which provides women, adolescent girls, and young men with skills in financial literacy and vocational trades to achieve economic independence and better health access.

Another major initiative involves increasing facility-based childbirths in Uganda by distributing childbirth kits (mama kits), educating communities, and training midwives—contributing to reductions in preventable maternal and newborn complications and deaths.

Scientific Awards and Honors:
No specific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided text.

Advising and Grants:
While no formal list of advisees or grant funding is provided, Professor Suedi mentors through her leadership in global health programs and nonprofit initiatives. Her work with CSI reflects a strong commitment to training, capacity building, and community engagement, particularly in low-resource settings.

Labs and Teams:
Professor Suedi leads and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams through Childbirth Survival International. These teams include local health workers, midwives, community leaders, and government officials in East Africa. Her initiatives involve strategic partnerships with local health facilities and international stakeholders to scale impact and ensure sustainability.