N. Chineye C Anako
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Adjunct Instructor
Office Location
Public Health
Ctr for Healthcare Education
N. Chineye (Chi) Anako is a public health practitioner focused on applying equity-centered, community-informed strategies to improve health outcomes across healthcare systems. Chi currently serves as Vice President of Health Equity and Human Impact at Trinity Health. She also serves as a board member of the Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut.
Degrees & Certifications
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
- MPH, Public Health, Southern Connecticut State University
- BS, Biological Sciences, University of Connecticut
Teaching Responsibilities
- Diversity & Equity
Awards & Fellowships
- 2025: Woman of the Year Award, UConn Learning Communities
- 2025: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award, UConn Office of Diversity and Inclusion
- 2022: Healthcare Diversity Leaders, National Diversity Council
- 2021: Outstanding Service & Leadership Award, the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
- 2021: LGBT Ally Award, Tri-State LGBTQ+ Unity Summit
- 2020: Healthcare Hero, Martti by UpHealth