Brian Mdawida

Executive Committee Member

Strategic and collaborative Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) specialist with over 22 years of experience driving health equity across Africa. I specialise in integrating behavioural science and human-centred design into large-scale health systems, food security, and public health programs. My expertise lies in bridging the gap between high-level policy and community action—from co-drafting national guidelines to leading formative research in remote, dryland settings.

As a trusted advisor to policymakers and a leader of multi-country consortia, including contributions to an $81M USAID-funded program, I am passionate about capacity building and adaptive management for sustainable change. I believe understanding social norms starts at the table; as an avid foodie, I find sharing meals the most authentic way to experience the uniqueness and versatility of global cultures.