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Meet the Team
Executive Committee
Projects Team
Education Team
Promotions Team
Regional Representatives
The Executive Committee

Dr Savannah Verhage
Chair


Dr Robyn Kamau
Vice Chair

Dr Zi Yang He
Vice Chair

Dr Michelle Anderson
Secretary
Values

Equity

Collaboration

Accessibility

Integrity
Mission and Vision
Our mission is to strengthen health systems in Southern Africa through inclusive, high-quality, and low-cost research that responds to real-world challenges. We are committed to building research capacity, empowering emerging scholars, and translating evidence into action that improves lives and promotes equity across the region.
We envision a future where research is locally driven, widely accessible, and deeply connected to the communities it serves. By fostering collaboration across borders and disciplines, we aim to develop a vibrant network of researchers, practitioners, and partners working together to create lasting impact in health and development.


© 2025 SAMTRA. All Rights Reserved.
© 2025 SAMTRA. All Rights Reserved.
Meet the Team
Executive Committee
Projects Team
Education Team
Promotions Team
Regional Representatives
The Executive Committee

Dr Savannah Verhage
Chair

Dr Zi Yang He
Vice Chair


Dr Robyn Kamau
Vice Chair

Dr Michelle Anderson
Secretary
Executive Committee
Projects Team
Education Team
Promotions Team
Regional Representatives
The Executive Committee

Dr Savannah Verhage
Chair

Dr Zi Yang He
Vice Chair


Dr Robyn Kamau
Vice Chair

Dr Michelle Anderson
Secretary


Mission and Vision
Our mission is to strengthen health systems in Southern Africa through inclusive, high-quality, and low-cost research that responds to real-world challenges. We are committed to building research capacity, empowering emerging scholars, and translating evidence into action that improves lives and promotes equity across the region.
We envision a future where research is locally driven, widely accessible, and deeply connected to the communities it serves. By fostering collaboration across borders and disciplines, we aim to develop a vibrant network of researchers, practitioners, and partners working together to create lasting impact in health and development.
Values


Equity


Collaboration


Accessibility


Integrity