Nafisa Jiddawi

Nafisa Jiddawi is a dedicated healthcare professional and entrepreneur currently serving as a Fellow at Echoing Green and as the Founder and Executive Director of WAJAMAMA, where significant strides have been made in implementing Zanzibar's first group prenatal care program. As the Founder and CEO of WAJAMAMA Family & Women's Health, Nafisa provides comprehensive health services to over 6,000 individuals, emphasizing holistic wellness and chronic disease management. Nafisa also holds a position as a Board Member of WEZA – Women Empowerment Zanzibar. Previous roles include Health Systems Consultant for the University of Global Health Equity, Midwifery Specialist for Harvard University's Delivery Decision Initiative, and Senior Admissions Liaison at MedStar National Rehabilitation Network. Educationally, Nafisa has earned advanced degrees in Nurse Midwifery and Family Nurse Practice, complemented by certifications in Business Analytics and Financial Accounting from Harvard Business School Online.