Dr mehret mandefro biography channel
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Mehret Mandefro (born ) is an Ethiopian–American film/television producer, writer, physician and anthropologist.!
Founder and Principal Investigator | Truth Aid Impact
Dr. Mandefro is a physician and the Founder of Truth Aid Impact, blending art and science to tell stories that address barriers to wellbeing.
An Emmy-nominated producer and writer, her work spans film, TV, and documentaries featured on platforms like Netflix and PBS. Recognized as one of Variety’s most impactful women in global entertainment, Mehret uses “audiovisual medicine” to shift cultural narratives.
She holds degrees from Harvard, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and Temple University, and has served as a White House Fellow and Chair of the Realness Institute.
Presentations from Facing Race 2024
National Health Equity Grand Rounds “Rewrite the Script: Narrative Transformation for Equity in Health”
Join us for the next National Health Equity Grand Rounds as we explore the power of narrative transformation to advance health equity.
National thought leaders from diverse backgrounds—including