Tewodros Liyew is a dedicated medical doctor and public health scholar, currently pursuing a PhD in Public Health Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis as a McDonnell Scholar. He brings extensive experience from both public and private healthcare sectors, academic institutions, and NGOs, where he has held leadership roles focused on healthcare delivery and quality improvement.

Tewodros earned his MD from Addis Ababa University and his MPH from Addis Continental Institute of Public Health. In 2023, he completed the prestigious Health Emergencies in Large Populations certificate from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

His professional journey includes working with Jhpiego Ethiopia, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, where he served as a humanitarian assistance team lead and surgical care quality advisor.
Tewodros’ research interests focus on cardiovascular health, particularly hypertension control, and health systems and health policy that improve health outcomes in high-risk populations.

Beyond his academic and professional pursuits, Tewodros enjoys traveling, reading, and writing reflective essays. He is a committed husband and father of two daughters.