Michelle Adeniyi
Program Officer, Global Health, Crown Family Philanthropies
Michelle Adeniyi is driven by a simple belief: lasting change in global health begins with listening to communities. As a program officer for global health at Crown Family Philanthropies, she helps shape partnerships that strengthen community health systems and expand equitable access to care.
Adeniyi’s work sits at the intersection of strategy, partnership, and impact. She’s passionate about connecting local leadership with the resources and visibility needed to create sustainable, community-led solutions. From global collaborations to grassroots initiatives, her focus is on ensuring that health equity is not just an aspiration but a shared reality.
She holds a Master of Science in global health from the University of Notre Dame and a bachelor’s degree in human biology, with a minor in Spanish, from Indiana University. Blending academic rigor with empathy and curiosity, Adeniyi brings a collaborative spirit to every space she’s in, always asking how we can do good, do it well, and do it together.