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EUCLID Faculty Profiles

Yonatan Assefa

Lecturer in Global Health

Yonatan Assefa is a public health professional and academic serving as Lecturer in Global Health at EUCLID (Euclid University), where he has been a faculty member since 2019 . He holds a BBA from Florida International University and an MS in Global Health from Northwestern University in the United States. With a strong background in both public health practice and management, he has worked in roles such as Public Health Officer (including with county government, UNICEF/UNFPA), Program Associate at the World Bank, Program Manager at Accenture, Data Analytics Manager with the US Government, and Senior Lecturer at EUCLID. He is based in the United States (with Washington DC affiliations) and brings practical, international experience to his teaching.

📅 Last updated: May 3, 2026

Research & Interests:

His teaching interests include global bioethics, biostatistics, and health systems analysis. His research and creative works/projects encompass grant funding proposals, a Universal Immunization Policy Proposal, studies on refugee camp malnourishment (WHO Western Pacific Region), and addressing the high burden of tuberculosis and multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in China. These align with his broader expertise in public health program management, data analytics, global health policy, and implementation in diverse settings, including multilateral and governmental organizations.

Faculty Relationships at EUCLID:

At EUCLID, faculty interactions are intentionally personal, responsive, and relationship-centered. Students connect with professors primarily through direct email and scheduled Zoom sessions, creating regular opportunities for substantive dialogue rather than one-way communication.

Professors respond promptly to emails with detailed, constructive feedback and are readily available for one-on-one Zoom meetings to discuss coursework, research direction, thesis development, or career goals. These interactions are not limited to academic questions; they often evolve into ongoing mentorship relationships where faculty serve as professional and academic role models. Students benefit from professors’ real-world experience in global affairs, sustainable development, diplomacy, and related fields, gaining practical insights that complement the formal curriculum.

The emphasis is on genuine relationship building. Many students develop lasting professional connections with their professors, who actively support their academic progress and post-graduation objectives. This accessible, human-centered faculty model is a defining feature of the EUCLID experience, designed to foster intellectual growth, professional maturity, and meaningful scholarly collaboration.