Hi, I’m Elsa
I am a Scientist, an Entrepreneur and an Advocate or more recently called by Forbes Afrique La ‘Sciencepreneuse’ - The ‘Science-Entrepreneur’. With exceptional skills in Project Management and Strategy Development, I have worked with renowned organisations such as the World Health Organisation and the European Commission as a consultant.
I am founder of SökerData, a start-up increasing equity in clinical trials for women and black and ethnic minority groups by engaging with Pharmaceutical and biotech companies to support them in diversifying their drug development process. My first entrepreneurial venture - the Northwest Biotech Initiative, an organisation to connect ‘science-students’ with jobs outside academia is currently in its 10th year as of writing this, 2023 (I’m no longer involved in its operations).
This has been widely acknowledged as I was selected for the following; one of 40 under 40 future black leaders by the British Cultural Archives (BCA), the “Top 50 Most Inspiring, prominent and influential black voices in UK Tech” by TechNation, Youth Delegate by the Africa-Europe Foundation, European Commission Young Leader, nominated as “One to Watch” and ‘Agent of Change’ by Northern Power Women. I’ve featured on various shows on Channel 4, ITV, Sky News & on the 1000 Voices Podcast. Additionally, I received a medal from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the II (may she RIP) for exceptional work during the biggest Ebola outbreak in Guinea, Africa .
An international award winning …
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Strategy Consultant
Professional problem solver, Critical and Creative thinker
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Speaker
Topics: Science & Innovation, Research & Development, Infectious Disease & Vaccines, Antimicrobial Resistance, Global Health Trends, Gender Equality, Policy around Africa and Europe Partnerships
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Moderator
Events around Gender equality progression, Health innovation, Strategy workshops and brainstorms
“My work is dedicated to- you and me - ensuring that your voice alongside mine, can be heard and that together, we make a difference in the world (for the better).”
Dr. EGZ
Forum Europe Afrique, Marseille
Interview at Radio Television Belge Francaise
Dr. Mark Dybul - Former Executive Director - Global Fund
Pitch @ Palace - Technology 11.0 at St. James's Palace
Dr. Tedros Adhanom - Director General of the WHO
PhD in Infectious Disease & Global Health - University of Liverpool Graduation
Conference against Gender-Based Violence organised in Cape Town, South Africa with various partners
Cover in a "Welt Der Frau" German Magazine on work in Guinea & the UK
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka - Executive Director UN Women
"Ebola Medal for Service in West Africa" From Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the II of England
European Commission 2016 Young Leaders with Her Majesty the Queen Mathilde of Belgium
European Commission Young Leaders Editor 2018
European Commission Young Leader 2016 - Interviews
