Abdullah All Shakil

Abdullah All Shakil is a current Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Connecticut, pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Anthropology. Previous experience includes serving as the Research and Insights Lead at BRAC's Social Innovation Lab, where Abdullah specialized in connecting on-the-ground issues with innovative solutions. Abdullah held various roles in research and coordination with organizations such as Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and the Islamic Development Bank, focusing on vaccine equity and health system strengthening. As a co-founder of Development Innovation Insider, Abdullah facilitated connections among grassroots organizations, intellectual resources, and impact investors. Abdullah's early initiatives include founding Dark Fairytale to advocate against child sexual abuse and coordinating environmental education projects through Bangladesh Youth Environmental Initiative. Academic credentials span a Master's degree in Anthropology and Sociology of Development from the Geneva Graduate Institute and a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from Jahangirnagar University.