Vivian Maduekeh

Program Director
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Vivian has worked for more than a decade as a management consultant with experience in food systems, international development, global health, and philanthropy. She worked with PFS from 2017 as the first program manager for Nigeria and as our technical services lead. She recently rejoined the team as a program director in April 2024. She is also the founder and managing partner of Food Health Systems Advisory, providing advisory and technical services to international organizations and governments. 

Vivian holds an MSc. in International Health and Tropical Medicine from the University of Oxford, UK and a BSc. (Hons) in Food Science and Technology from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Nigeria. She is also a Ph.D. researcher at the Center for Food Policy, City, University of London. Vivian is a senior food security fellow at the Aspen Institute and a board member at the Lagos Food Bank and Feedback UK.

Vivian splits her time between London and Lagos, Nigeria. Outside of work, Vivian enjoys watching documentaries, cooking, and reading to her three lovely kids.

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