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BRAYAN ODEKA

BRAYAN ODEKA

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder & Director of research and innovation - YIMBIK- Kenya. MCN Healthcare research team lead. Laboratory Analyst. quality control/assurance/inspection. microbiologist/biotechnology-st

  • Education

    • Arizona State University

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      Global Leadership and Personal Development Business Administration and Management, General distinction

    • University of Nairobi

      2019 - 2023
      Bachelor's degree MICROBIOLOGY,BIOTECHNILOGY

    • The Open University

      2022 - 2022
      Didital Marketing

    • Arizona State University

      2022 - 2022
      Certificate in Global Entrepreneurship & Innovation Business Administration, Management and Operations Distinction

    • National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)

      2020 - 2022
      Professional in Human Resources DISTINCTION

    • Alison

      2019 - 2021
      DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCES(HR) Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General DISTINCTION

  • Experience

    • Nairobi University Microbiology and Biotechnology Students Association

      Feb 2021 - Mar 2025
      Chairperson

      -Organised and coordinated research projects, webinars and science workshops in the department of microbiology and biotechnology -coordinated Teamwork and team spirit science among students.- organized the students of the biological sciences into an influential group to promote student-faculty relations and to maintain a closer fellowship among all students interested in Microbiology and biotechnology.-helped students in this field obtain information concerning future education, available scholarships and fellowships, and employment.-develop the leadership abilities of its members. Show less

    • University of Nairobi

      Jan 2022 - Aug 2022
      Front Office Assistant

    • United Nations Academic Impact

      Feb 2022 - Feb 2023
      Millennium Fellow, Class of 2022

      Millennium Fellow, Class of 2022 August-December 2022Leadership program presented by the United Nations Academic Impact and MCN. Selected as a Millennium Fellow out of 31,000+ applicants.Over the semester, led Creating Healthy, economic and Peaceful Kenya project, helping 60% youth population gain entrepreneurial skills and mindset in being stewards in economic recovery while ensuring engagement in healthy practices and measures. Engaged in webinars with Dr. Omar Hernandez of the United Nations and Katie Strock of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation).Earned certificate recognizing successful completion from the United Nations Academic Impact and MCN.Engaged in 10 leadership sessions to cultivate core values of empathy, humility, inclusion in leadership and social impact.Honed skills including how to write a budget and set and meet strategic goals.Helped build a community of practice - sharing best practices across organizations. Show less

    • Chiromo Campus Peer Counsellors & Educators University of Nairobi

      Aug 2022 - Mar 2025
      Chairperson

      servicesMental HealthAlcohol and drug abusefinancial managementcampus relationshipsstress managementacademic journey

    • University of Nairobi

      Feb 2023 - Mar 2025
      Faculty Committee on Disability Mainstreaming

      a . conducted trainings and Sensitisation on disability Mainstreaming b. held quarterly disability Mainstreaming committee meetingsb.progressively ensured 5% of the total staff recruited comprised persons with disabilitiesc . increased equal and easy access of products and services to PWDsd. Submitted quarterly performance reports

    • Aspire Institute

      Feb 2023 - Jun 2023
      Aspire Leadership Program

    • Futurize

      Mar 2023 - Jun 2023
      Access to health Care Innovations

      “I was a participant at Fuel Africa 2023 launched by @Futurize in partnership with @AstraZeneca through the A.Catalyst Network and co-funded by @Bristol Myers Squibb #fuelafrica23 "

    • YIMBIK-KENYA (Young innovators and researchers in microbiology &Biotechnology Kenya

      Jun 2023 - now
      Research Staff

    • Kenya Institute of Primate Research

      Jun 2023 - Oct 2023
      Research Intern

    • Zonal Testing Laboratory

      May 2025 - now
      Intern

      To position Zonal lab as a top testing laboratory, diagnostics and supplies services company in Africa

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to BRAYAN ODEKA
      Creating a Healthy Economic and Peaceful Kenya Project UNAI / MCN Feb 2023 after a successful completion of the MCN fellowship, and successful innovation and implementation of the Project: Creating a Healthy Economic and Peaceful Kenya, and after a it's review and confirmed to have positively and directly achieved it's objectives, I got recognised and awarded.
    • Awarded to BRAYAN ODEKA
      UNESCO O3PLUS CHAMPION UNESCO Dec 2022 promoted positive mental health and to signpost to relevant support and help, where appropriate.advocated for an end to gender based violence.spread awareness on reproductive health on university students
    • Awarded to BRAYAN ODEKA
      Global phase- out of lead paint Campaign champion University of Nairobi - Department of Chemistry Oct 2022 advocated for the Global phase-out of lead paint, and campaign for free lead products.Exposure to high levels of lead may cause anaemia, weakness, and kidney and brain damage. Very high lead exposure can cause death. Lead can cross the placental barrier, which means pregnant women who are exposed to lead also expose their unborn child. Lead can damage a developing baby's nervous system.The wealth of a nation, is the health of her people

  • Volunteer Experience

    • MIT Solv[ED] Reviewer

      Issued by Solve - MIT
      Solve - MITAssociated with BRAYAN ODEKA

    • Sexual and Reproductive health research

      Issued by APHRConsult
      APHRConsultAssociated with BRAYAN ODEKA

    • Selector

      Issued by Rise on Sept 2022
      RiseAssociated with BRAYAN ODEKA

    • Global Admissions Commitee

      Issued by MCN Millenium Campus Network on Apr 2023
      MCN Millenium Campus NetworkAssociated with BRAYAN ODEKA

    • Mental and Reproductive Health Counselor

      Issued by UNESCO on Oct 2022
      UNESCOAssociated with BRAYAN ODEKA

    • Leadership Team

      Issued by University of Nairobi on Oct 2022
      University of NairobiAssociated with BRAYAN ODEKA