Clevenard to Honour Professor Mimmie Claudine Watts, PhD, at the 2026 Clevenard Global Awards – 3rd Edition in Alicante, Spain

Alicante, Spain — Clevenard SL is honoured to announce that Professor Mimmie Claudine Watts, PhD, an internationally celebrated scholar, public health strategist, inclusive leadership advocate, and global change-maker, will receive a prestigious Honorary Award during the Clevenard Open Project 2026.

Professor Watts is a Global Public Health Leader, Adjunct Professor of Public Health, Diversity & Health Equity Strategist, Harvard-Trained Executive, Author, Advocate, and Inclusive Leader whose remarkable influence spans Australia, Africa, Europe, Asia, and the global policy arena.

She will also deliver a distinguished keynote speech on Day 1 (27 August 2026) during the Global Authors’ Recognition & Education Summit.

Keynote Topic: “Health Equity, Inclusion, and Leadership: Advancing Sustainable Development and Human-Centred Global Impact.”

The honorary award will be presented during the grand finale:

• Day 4 — Sunday, 30 August 2026
• Clevenard Global Award – 3rd Edition 2026
• Palacio de Congresos, Alicante, Spain

This ceremony celebrates exceptional global icons whose work has redefined leadership, inspired transformation, and advanced humanity.

A Global Force in Public Health, Leadership & Social Equity

With more than 25 years of impactful service, Professor Mimmie Claudine Watts has become one of the most influential voices in global public health, multicultural leadership, and equity-based policy.

She currently serves as:

• Associate Professor, Federation University Australia
• Adjunct Professor, prestigious universities in Fiji and Ethiopia
• Former Director, Industry Cooperations, leading international partnerships
• Curriculum Innovator, developing globally applied health leadership programs
• Harvard-Trained Executive, advocating for women in leadership worldwide

Her work is rooted in a deep commitment to justice, equity, cultural inclusion, and empowerment—advancing health outcomes for vulnerable populations and inspiring a new generation of global leaders.

Leadership That Transforms Systems Across Continents

In Australia

Professor Watts has been a trailblazer in health, governance, and public policy. She served as:

• Commissioner, Victorian Multicultural Commission
• Director, Western Health (overseeing major public hospitals)
• Deputy Chair, Women’s Health West
• Director, AMES Australia
• Council Member, Victoria University
• Senate Candidate, championing inclusive national policies

Her leadership has reshaped care models for refugee and migrant women, creating culturally safe maternal health pathways, mental health support programs, and social-inclusion models that have influenced state-wide policy.

A Champion for Africa and the Global South

Professor Watts’ commitment to the African continent is deep and transformative.

She serves as:

• Chair, Australian Chapter of the African Scientific Research & Innovation Council (ASRIC), African Union Commission
• Member, World Federation of Public Health Associations — Policy Committee
• Former State Committee Member, Australian Arab Chamber of Commerce
• Vice President, Circle of Global Business Women

Through her advocacy, she has championed African innovation, women’s empowerment, diaspora leadership, and global health diplomacy.

Transforming Education Across Africa

One of her standout achievements is spearheading collaborations between:

• VMware — a leading $10B Silicon Valley tech company
• African Union Commission (55 nations)
• African universities & academic bodies

Through the Virtualize Africa initiative, she helped modernize university curricula, embedding IT, digital health, and 21st-century innovation skills across the continent. This resulted in a historic MOU between VMware and the African Union, a major milestone in African higher education reform.

A Voice on the World Stage

Professor Watts is a globally sought-after speaker. She has addressed:

• United Nations Headquarters (New York & Geneva)
• African Union Commission
• World Chambers Congress
• Dakar Academy of Sciences, Senegal
• African Health ExCon, Egypt
• Numerous global public policy & diaspora leadership summits

Her speeches highlight the importance of health equity, women’s leadership, diaspora-driven development, and youth empowerment.

Author, Innovator & Advocate for Women

Her acclaimed book “Sahara: Piercing the Thatch Ceiling” champions the empowerment of migrant women, confronting barriers in leadership and promoting inclusive, community-centered development.

She advocates strongly for:

• Leadership for young women
• Inclusive economic empowerment
• Global health systems strengthening
• Recognition of diasporas as engines of innovation

Her visionary statement captures her mission:

“Education, fair leadership, and healthy policies are the pillars of human emancipation.” — Prof. Watts

Academic Excellence & Expertise

Education

• PhD (La Trobe University)
• Master of Public Health, University of Melbourne
• Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education, Victoria University
• Harvard University – Emerging Executive Women in Healthcare Leadership
• Registered Nurse, Yaoundé, Cameroon
• Natural Sciences, University of Yaoundé I

Professional Skills & Expertise

• Global Health & Public Policy
• Strategic Management & Governance
• Curriculum Development and Higher Education Innovation
• Business and Community Development
• Gender, Sexual & Reproductive Health
• Migrant, Refugee & Women’s Health
• Chronic Disease Management
• Cultural Competency & Transcultural Health
• International Consultancy and Government Advisory

Professor Watts’ unique ability to bridge academia, industry, government, and civil society makes her one of today’s most influential African-Australian global leaders.

ABOUT THE CLEVENARD OPEN PROJECT 2026

A four-day global gathering themed:

“A Global Celebration of Business, Culture, Creativity & Human Connection.”

Event Highlights

• Day 1 (27 August): Global Authors’ Recognition & Education Summit
• Day 2 (28 August): Global Economy, Trade, Solid Minerals, Agriculture & Investment Summit
• Day 3 (29 August): Global Tourism & International Film Celebration
• Day 4 (30 August): Clevenard Global Award – 3rd Edition 2026 & International Fashion Runway

Venue:

Palacio de Congresos Alicante, Avinguda de Dénia 47–49, 03013 Alicante, Spain

Contact & Media Enquiries:

• +34 631 279 811 | +34 672 93 12 16
• info @ clevenard.com
• www.clevenard.com
• Organiser: Clevenard SL | NIF: B75809574

ABOUT CLEVENARD

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Mission: Connecting the world. Amplifying voices. Creating opportunities that transform lives.

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