Eunice Naffie Mustapha holds a JD equivalent degree (LL.B Hons.) with distinction from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, a degree of Utter Barrister from the Sierra Leone Law School, a Certificate in International Human Rights Law and an LL.M in National and Global Health Law with distinction from Georgetown University Law Center. She also graduated from the oldest all-girls school in sub-Saharan Africa, The Annie Walsh Memorial School, as an Orange Belt Holder (Good Conduct and Academic Excellence Award) and the Head Girl of her class.
Eunice is a lawyer, strategic programs, communications, and advocacy consultant, storyteller, and social activist interested in legal and policy practice. She believes in the innovative use of law and policy to address societal vices. For about nine years, she has worked on community-facing public interest projects in sub-Saharan Africa and the United States. Her work has included legal research, policy analysis, and the implementation of authentic community-centered initiatives on creativity, health equity, gender equity, business, and human rights.
Her activities have been supported by her gifts, lived experiences, educational qualifications, and other technical training. She has led over four entities, including serving as the Founder and Executive Director of a multidisciplinary organization. Eunice is an asset driven by service and passionate about creating impacts in spaces where she finds herself.
Work Experience
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| Founder and Executive Director: Strong Girls Evolution |
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| Communications Committee Co-Chair: International Health Section- American Public Health Association |
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| Senior Public Health Law Fellow: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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| Advisory Board Member: Rainbo Initiative |
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| Research Assistant: O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law |
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| Country Consultant: Women First Digital |
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| Founder and Chief Executive Officer: Nafisa Media Limited |
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| Legal Research Intern: Marrah and Associates Law Firm |
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| Founder and Chief Executive Officer: Emerald Leadership Initiative African Network |
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| Acting President: Children’s Forum Network- The Annie Walsh Memorial School Branch |
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| Committee Member: The State of Salone Women’s Health |
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| Founder and Coordinator: The State of Health Law in Sierra Leone |
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| Camp Marshall: National Girls’ Camp, Office of the First Lady of Sierra Leone |
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Selected Publication
- Adolescent HIV Prevention in Sub-Saharan Africa: Centering Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Communities, Georgetown Journal of International Law (Nov. 6, 2023), https://tinyurl.com/5exkpxrj.
Featured Media Interviews
- Focus on Africa – Sierra Leone: A Book about Teenage Pregnancy – BBC Sounds, BBC News
- Never Allow Life Beat You, Get Up and Show Up
- 7 Intriguing Facts About Sierra Leone’s Newest Author
- UNICEF, Young Sierra Leonean Influencer Set to Engage Her Peers on COVID-19 Awareness
- UNFPA, National Girls Camp Participant
Professional Memberships:
- CDC Young Professionals Network
- American Public Health Association
- Black Professionals in International Affairs
- Legal Access through Women Yearning for Equality Rights and Social Justice (L.A.W.Y.E.R.S)
Language Skills:
- English (fluent)
- Krio (native)
- Mende (intermediate)
Selected Additional Professional Certificates:
- Global Health Policy-The University of Tokyo (2024)
- Using Public Policy for Social Change- University of Michigan (2024)
- Public Health Academy- CDC Train (2023)
