Michelle Adeniyi

Biography

Michelle Adeniyi is a philanthropy professional currently serving with Crown Family Philanthropies (CFP). In her role, she fosters impactful partnerships to implement community-based solutions aimed at increasing access to healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa. Michelle’s work is driven by her passion for advancing health equity, promoting equitable giving practices, and exploring the intersection of health and human rights in resource-limited settings.

Before joining CFP, Michelle trained at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where she focused on the connections between environmental justice and global health disparities. Previously, she worked as a consultant for the United Nations Development Programme in The Gambia, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to address transitional justice for victims of human rights violations.