About the SozoRock Foundation
Advancing rural health equity through research, leadership, and collaboration.Building Trust Through Purpose and Accountability
Our mission, approach, and governance reflect a unified commitment to advancing health equity through research, collaboration, and transparent leadership.
Mission
To advance equitable, evidence-driven health systems by integrating research, literacy, and workforce development into scalable frameworks that strengthen access and outcomes across communities.
Approach
The Foundation aligns data, governance, and community collaboration to translate public health priorities into measurable outcomes. Programs move from insight to implementation through structured partnerships across education, policy, and healthcare systems.
Governance
The Foundation operates under a collaborative governance model that brings together academic, provider, and public sector partners. Oversight mechanisms ensure transparency, fiscal accountability, and alignment with equity and workforce objectives.
Focus Areas
The Foundation's work centers on three pillars that define its mission and outcomes:Health Systems Equity — advancing access and service delivery for underserved populations.
Literacy and Workforce Development — integrating education and capacity-building into long-term system resilience.
Research and Data Systems — applying evidence-based insights to guide policy, funding, and governance decisions.
Leadership Team
Director of Global Health Partnerships
Nike Oye, MBA
Coordinates strategic alliances with regional and international stakeholders to accelerate innovation in equitable health delivery. Her work focuses on sustaining multilateral partnerships, facilitating technical cooperation, and expanding the Foundation’s reach across emerging and established health ecosystems.
Director of Global Affairs
Anthony Abraham, MSC
Leads the Foundation’s cross-border policy and institutional relations, building collaborative pathways between public health entities, academic networks, and development partners. Anthony structures global alignment for SozoRock’s equity initiatives, ensuring that pilot models transition into scalable frameworks adaptable across international health systems.
Director of Health Education
Jordan Hare, BSN, RN
Guides the Foundation’s education and community strategies that advance literacy, prevention, and trust within rural populations. Jordan’s work centers on creating evidence-based engagement models that empower communities to adopt healthier behaviors and strengthen continuity of care. She plays a central role in developing Access Day as a participatory model for community learning and workforce mentorship.
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Oluwabiyi Adeyemo, MBA
Designs and leads the Foundation's strategic architecture for measurable health equity systems. His work integrates research, policy, and technology through initiatives such as the Rural Equity Blueprint Series (REBS), Access Day, and the Library Health Equity Hub. Olu's approach aligns data governance, workforce renewal, and policy readiness to strengthen the evidence base for sustainable health access across underserved regions.Our Vision
To advance measurable health systems equity through replicable, data-driven systems that strengthen access, literacy, and workforce sustainability.The Foundation transforms insight into action by aligning education, technology, and governance within an integrated model of community care.The SozoRock Foundation contributes to a coordinated movement for health systems equity across North America—linking evidence, policy, and practice to create accountable systems that deliver measurable public value.
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Communities identified
For early engagement and partnership development under Access Day and the Library Health Equity Hub.