Leila Khaki
About Leila Khaki
Leila Khaki is a Health Specialist and CEO of IntoGreatUs, with a background in public health and biotechnology. She has held various roles in health and research organizations, focusing on strategies to support refugees and immigrants since 2020.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Leila Khaki has been serving as a Health Specialist at the National Institutes of Health since 2019. In this role, she focuses on public health initiatives and strategies that align with the NIH's mission to enhance health and reduce illness. Her position in Bethesda allows her to contribute to significant health research and policy development.
Leadership at IntoGreatUs
Since 2020, Leila Khaki has held the position of CEO at IntoGreatUs, a role she has maintained for four years. Under her leadership, the organization has developed strategies aimed at facilitating access for refugees and immigrants to resources that promote belonging and integration within society. Her work emphasizes the importance of removing barriers to access.
Educational Background and Expertise
Leila Khaki has an extensive educational background in public health and biotechnology. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) at Morgan State University, a program she has been involved with since 2010. She also holds a Master's degree in Biotechnology from The Johns Hopkins University, which she completed from 2006 to 2008.
Previous Experience in Public Health
Prior to her current roles, Leila Khaki worked as a Public Health Advisor at the Department of Health and Human Services from 2015 to 2019. She also served as a Pre-doctoral Research Fellow and Senior Research Specialist at the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health, where she gained valuable experience in global health research and policy. Her tenure at Morgan State University as a Doctor of Public Health further solidified her expertise in the field.
Contributions to Business Growth
Leila Khaki has contributed to business growth opportunities through her skills in grant writing and developing business plans for special projects. Her strategic approach has facilitated funding and resources that support public health initiatives and community engagement efforts.