Micheal Ighodaro
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📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Micheal Ighodaro is the Executive Director of Global Black Gay Men Connect, bringing over a decade of expertise in public health, human rights advocacy, and policy implementation across more than 20 countries. He is a graduate of The New School and the University of Benin, leveraging his education to drive global health equity.
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Executive Director
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Priorities
Topics Micheal cares about
Global Health Equity
As Executive Director of GBGMC, he focuses on HIV prevention, policy, and health programs for key populations, particularly Black gay men and LGBTQI Africans.
Human Rights Advocacy
A passionate advocate for LGBTQI rights, race, and immigration equality. He has spoken before the UN and US Congress, and his work has appeared in multiple global publications.
Career
Work history
4-2024
Executive Director
Global Black Gay Men Connect
8-2023
Interim Co-Executive Director
Prevention Access Campaign
7-2022 - 8-2023
Director, Global Policy Advocacy
Prevention Access Campaign
3-2022
President & Content Creator
2A Films Productions
10-2018
Advisory Council
AsylumConnect
In the press
Media appearances
Global Black Gay Men Connect (GBGMC) Welcomes Micheal Ighodaro as First Executive Director. Featured in Global Black Gay Men Connect (official website)
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This month marks 20 months of leadership under our Executive Director Micheal Ighodaro. Featured in Facebook (Global Black Gay Men Connect page)
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Education
2016 - 2020
Master's degree
The New School
6-2005 - 3-2010
Master's degree
University of Benin
Social presence
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