The Stewart Fellowship
Abosede Sarah Alli (PhD, Environmental Health Sciences)
Abosede Sarah Alli hails from Oyo State, Nigeria. She holds a Bachelors in Zoology from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. Following her undergraduate studies, she pursued a Master of Public Health in Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Abosede recently completed her PhD in Public Health at the University of Massachusetts. Her research primarily focuses on investigating exposure disparities and the health effects of air and noise pollution, with particular emphasis on vulnerable groups such as women, children, and informal occupational groups. She concentrates her research efforts in resource-poor settings within sub-Saharan Africa. Her work aims to provide insights into the impacts of environmental exposures on pediatric hypertension and to guide policies to create healthier environments for children.
I am sincerely grateful for the Stewart Fellowship, and I want to express my deepest gratitude for this prestigious award. Being selected as a recipient is an immense honor, and I am incredibly thankful for this exceptional opportunity. The financial support provided through the fellowship will allow me to fully dedicate myself to research, and I am committed to making the most of it.
Hailing from Nigeria, a country grappling with widespread environmental pollution and inadequate regulations, I have been deeply inspired to work towards addressing these pressing issues. My passion for advanced training in exposure and health assessment ultimately led me to the University of Massachusetts, where I am completing my doctorate in Public Health.
During my time at UMass, I have been fortunate to engage in remarkable experiences. I had the opportunity to conduct the largest-ever air pollution monitoring project in Accra, Ghana—a rapidly growing city in sub-Saharan Africa. Collaborating with renowned professors, I shared my findings with key stakeholders and decision makers including government officials, advocacy groups, and local leaders. These experiences have expanded my knowledge and skills and reinforced my commitment to contributing meaningfully to environmental health.
I want to emphasize that none of these accomplishments would have been possible without the vision, generosity, and commitment of donors like yourself, who actively foster excellence in the field of public health. Your support has inspired me to be a catalyst for positive change and will have a lasting impact on my personal development and the communities that I aspire to serve.Please accept my heartfelt appreciation for the Stewart Fellowship. I am profoundly grateful for your belief in my potential and for your contribution to my journey. I will carry the spirit of this fellowship with me throughout my career as I strive to make a meaningful difference.