Keona Wynne

Keona Wynne is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in interdisciplinary research, health policy, and social innovation. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Interdisciplinary Research at Understood.org since June 2024, Wynne was previously a New World Social Order Cheng Fellow at the Social Innovation + Change Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School. As the Founder and CEO of CommUnityCares, Wynne has demonstrated a commitment to impactful community engagement. Additional notable roles include Sadler Scholar at The Hastings Center and Health Policy Research Scholar with Health Policy Research Scholars. Wynne is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Population Health Sciences at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, holding a Master of Bioethics from Harvard Medical School and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Howard University. Other professional experiences include positions at 1Day Sooner, Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and Harvard MIRT Program.