👩🏿👩🏼 Women Leading Immunization: BoostHER Dialogue Series Session 3 👩🏾👩🏻

Women across the globe are leading immunization programs, shaping policy, and driving community impact, yet their experiences, challenges, and leadership pathways are too often under-recognized.

The Sabin Vaccine Institute’s Boost Community is pleased to invite you to the final session of the BoostHER Special Dialogue Series, a three-part global virtual dialogue spotlighting women’s leadership in immunization and advancing gender-responsive practice across the sector.

Session 3: Women’s Leadership Pathways in Immunization: Career Growth, Mentorship & Professional Development

📅 Date: June 4, 2026 | 12:00 PM GMT (find your local time)

⏱ Duration: 75 minutes

🌍 Format: Virtual (Zoom)

This session will convene immunization professionals from around the world for an interactive dialogue focused on advancing women’s leadership in immunization. We will hear from Rebecca Martin, President of Global Immunization at Sabin, Folake Olayinka, Director of Immunization at Africa CDC, and Chizoba Wonodi, Associate Scientist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, on their leadership journeys.

Together, we will:

• Explore diverse leadership pathways and career journeys across subnational, national, and global levels
• Reflect on the role of mentorship, sponsorship, and professional networks in supporting women’s growth
• Identify practical strategies and opportunities to strengthen leadership skills and navigate barriers

Participants will engage in facilitated small-group discussions, share personal experiences and lessons learned, and contribute to a session brief that will inform future Boost programming, mentorship initiatives, and leadership development efforts.

Who Should Attend?

This session is open to women and men working across immunization, including:

• National and subnational EPI managers
• Program implementers and health workers
• Gender, equity, and social inclusion specialists
• Researchers, advocates, and partners committed to gender-responsive immunization

Why Join?

✔ Connect with a global community of immunization professionals

✔ Share experiences and insights in a trusted, interactive space

✔ Contribute to shaping practical, gender-responsive solutions

✔ Be part of a time-bound series leading to concrete outputs and continued engagement

We look forward to learning with you and amplifying women’s leadership in immunization!