Oluchi Ezekannagha

Oluchi, a 2017 MMEG grantee, holds a Ph.D. in nutritional sciences and has more than a decade of experience in the intersection of nutrition, agriculture, and health. She has contributed to shaping the Research and Innovation Strategy 2030 at CGIAR (Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research) and led their COVID-19 country work. Currently, she is focused on measuring and aggregating CGIAR’s longer-term impacts. Previously, Oluchi worked with Dalberg Advisors, IITA, and on a range of consultancy portfolios. Her main focus is strategic analysis and policy recommendations. She has worked with diverse stakeholders from the private sector, public sector, and NGOs, and is passionate about evidence-based solutions to improve nutrition outcomes and food security in low- and middle-income countries.