Dr Miki Gilbert

Dr. Gilbert Miki is a School Health and Nutrition Specialist and an emerging Nutritional
Epidemiologist currently serving as a Research Fellow with the Research Consortium for School
Health and Nutrition based at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). He is
a passionate advocate for education equity, health, and nutrition, with a distinguished career dedicated
to improving the lives of children and communities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
With a focus on generating evidence-based solutions for School Health and Nutrition (SHN), Dr. Miki
combines academic expertise, practical experience, and a deep commitment to creating sustainable,
inclusive systems for health and education.
Dr. Miki contributes to global research and policy initiatives, fostering collaboration between key
stakeholders to address nutrition, diets, and food systems challenges. He is a Co-lead for the
Rockefeller Foundations Big Bet Initiative for Planet-friendly School Meals, Co-Chair of the Diet
and Food Systems Community of Practice, Research Consortium for SHN; member of the Global
School Health and Nutrition Special Interest Group on School Feeding, UK Nutrition Society and a
Working Group Member of the Quality Assurance Framework on Nutrition in Africa.
Dr. Miki brings over a decade of experience working with global development agencies, including the
African Development Bank Project (GP-DERUDEP), GIZ, Plan International and USDA McGovern-
Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program. Through these roles, he has spearheaded
transformative programs focused on school feeding, child development, and building resilient food
systems.
Miki holds a PhD in International and Rural Development (University of Reading, UK), Masters in
International Development (University of Sheffield, UK), Postgraduate Diploma in Development
Management and Governance (Pan African Institute for Development – West Africa, Cameroon) and
a Bachelor of Education in Geography (University of Buea, Cameroon). Dr. Miki is a proud recipient
of prestigious awards, including the Commonwealth Scholarship and Chevening Scholarship,
recognizing academic excellence and leadership potential.
As a member of the Open Dreams, Dr. Miki is dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration to
unlock the potential of young leaders. Drawing on their expertise in research, policy, and program
development, he strives to advance Open Dreams; mission of creating equitable opportunities and
empowering individuals to drive global change.
With a deep commitment to mentorship and sustainable impact, Dr. Miki envisions a world where
education and health act as catalysts for transformational development. He believes in leveraging
evidence-based strategies to address systemic challenges, ensuring that every child has access to
education, nutrition, and the tools needed to thrive in a changing world.