In Memoriam of Samya Rose Stumo

Women in Global Health are deeply disheartened to share that Thinkwell Institute’s analyst &  WGH’s volunteer communications associate, Ms. Samya Stumo died tragically at age 24 in the crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 on March 10, 2019.

Ms. Stumo was a rising global health leader. Despite being an early career professional, Samya made a lasting impact within the global health realm. She was dedicated to achieving universal health coverage, including improving access and quality to those in greatest need.

Her family and ThinkWell Institute jointly created the Samya Rose Stumo Fellowship for Global Health in her memory to provide exceptional young women change-makers who exhibit inventive passion, an opportunity to help revolutionize global health.

Her loss will be deeply felt throughout the development community. Through her legacy she hands the torch to the next generation of women leaders in global health.

Learn more about the Samya Rose Stumo Fellowship for Global Health