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Tayo Folorunso

Current Position & Affiliation: Research Fellow at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Fellowship: Fellow of the Global Association for Research and Innovation – FeGARI (Health & Medicine

Bio: Tayo Folorunso is a passionate public health researcher dedicated to improving maternal, child, and community health. She has contributed to impactful initiatives such as the IC3D Diabetes Intervention and authored influential publications on predictive health modeling, maternal well-being, and data-driven healthcare equity. Formerly a Community Health Extension Worker in Nigeria, she collaborated with the WHO and USAID on disease prevention programs. Tayo’s work unites research, community action, and policy advocacy, advancing global health equity and empowering underserved populations worldwide.