Akram al-Dilaimi

About Akram al-Dilaimi

Mission-driven health science specialist with over a decade of experience leading clinical research, public health initiatives, and community-focused programs. I excel at guiding cross-sector teams, managing complex health operations, and designing equitable solutions that improve access to care—especially for historically underserved communities. Passionate about public health, clinical research, and health equity, I thrive in high-pressure environments where strategy, collaboration, and impact matter most.During the COVID-19 pandemic, I served on the Michigan COVID-19 Response Health Work Group (MDHHS), providing guidance that helped inform statewide decision-making and emergency mitigation strategies. I am especially passionate about ensuring that historically underserved communities receive equitable, culturally responsive, and accessible care, which includes:• Public health strategy & policy guidance• Crisis and emergency response leadership• Community engagement & coalition building• Clinical and behavioral health operations• Research management & program evaluation• Government and stakeholder collaborationIf you’re committed to building healthier communities—or looking to collaborate on public health, health equity, clinical translation research or clinical innovation—I welcome the conversation.

Experience

1. Health Science Specialist

   Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System

   Jul 2025 — Present

Education

• Wayne County Community College District

  Associate of Science (A.S.)

• Eastern Michigan University

  Bachelors of Science

• University of Detroit Mercy

  Social Entrepreneurship

• Henry Ford Innovation Institute

  Davidson Fellowship in Digital Health Innovation

• Harvard University

  Innovating in HealthCare Certificate

• Eastern Michigan University

  Master of Science