Dr. John Nkengasong

Dr. John Nkengasong

Keynote Speaker: Executive Director, Higher Education, Collaboratives, and Strategic Initiatives at Mastercard Foundation; Former Ambassador at Large, US Global AIDS Coordinator and Senior Bureau Official for Global Health Security and Diplomacy at US Department of State

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Dr. John Nkengasong Biography

Dr. John N. Nkengasong brings an extensive background in impactful global leadership to his role as Executive Director, Higher Education, Collaboratives, and Strategic Initiatives at the Mastercard Foundation. From June 2022, he served as the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and in August 2023, he became the Senior Bureau Official for Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD) at the U.S. Department of State. In these roles, he led efforts to strengthen global health security and promote international cooperation to address health threats, including the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

We previously partnered with Dr. Nkengasong during his tenure as the first Director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in Ethiopia where he played a key role in Africa's COVID-19 response, securing 400 million vaccine doses for the continent. He also held leadership roles at the U.S. CDC, focusing on global HIV and tuberculosis programs.

A virologist with over 30 years of experience, Dr. Nkengasong has served on multiple influential boards, including the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovation. He received his BSc from the Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé, Cameroon; his MSc from the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium; and his PhD from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Brussels, Belgium. He also received a Diploma in Leadership and Management from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Dr. Nkengasong has received numerous accolades, including recognition as one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, the Virchow Prize for Global Health, and the African of the Year Award. He has published over 250 peer-reviewed works and continues to advance global health through research and leadership.

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Dr. John Nkengasong, Director, Africa's CDC
Interview: Dr. John Nkengasong - YouTube

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Dr. John Nkengasong is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Health & Wellness, Public Health and HIV & AIDS. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Dr. John Nkengasong generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jessica Malaty Rivera, Dr. Leana Wen and Seth Berkley. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. John Nkengasong for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 16/07/2026.

Dr. John Nkengasong Videos

Dr. John Nkengasong, Director, Africa's CDC
Interview: Dr. John Nkengasong - YouTube
  • How do I book Dr. John Nkengasong to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. John Nkengasong for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dr. John Nkengasong, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. John Nkengasong or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dr. John Nkengasong for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dr. John Nkengasong, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. John Nkengasong, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dr. John Nkengasong speak about?

    Dr. John Nkengasong is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health & Wellness, Public Health, HIV & AIDS, Men's Health, Women's Health and Healthcare.
  • Where does Dr. John Nkengasong travel from?

    Dr. John Nkengasong generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dr. John Nkengasong?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. John Nkengasong for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. John Nkengasong for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. John Nkengasong or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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