Nneka O. Sederstrom, PhD, MPH, MA has been Inducted into the Prestigious Marquis Who's Who Biographical Registry
Press Release January 15, 2025
Nneka O. Sederstrom, PhD, MPH, MA channels years of expertise into her work with UzObi and Hennepin Healthcare
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PRIOR LAKE, MN, January 15, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Nneka Sederstrom has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

A seasoned healthcare executive with years of professional experience in organizational leadership, Dr. Sederstrom excels as the Chief Health Equity Officer at Hennepen Healthcare, the only safety net hospital in Minnesota, and the co-founder and chief executive officer of UzObi, Inc., which assists medical providers through its Medical Blueprint. Dr. Sederstrom was also the youngest director and only Black person to lead a clinical ethics department early in her career.

During the early stages of her career, Dr. Sederstrom gained valuable professional expertise as the Director of the Center for Ethics at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington DC, as well as the Director of the Spiritual Care Department.  She then left to become the first director of the clinical ethics department at Children's Minnesota. Over the years, Dr. Sederstrom has leveraged her considerable knowledge and expertise in professional society work, including as a reviewer for several professional journals, including creating The Journal of Hospital Ethics and The Journal of Pediatric Ethics.

An expert in her field, Dr. Sederstrom holds a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from George Washington University and a Master of Arts in philosophy from Howard University. Subsequently, she received a PhD in medical sociology and race, class, and gender inequalities from Howard University and a Master of Public Health in global health from her undergraduate alma mater. She is a member of several professional societies and community non-profit boards, including The American College of Chest Physicians, The Society of Critical Care Medicine, The American Thoracic Society, Bullpen, Make-a-Wish Minnesota, St. Catherine University, and Grove Learning Organization. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Given her professional achievements, she has been honored many times, earning an Endowed Lecturer Award and several Presidential Citations. While her career has been filled with highlights, Dr. Sederstrom takes the most pride in significantly contributing to the field of racism in medicine, end-of-life care and improving overall access to healthcare in the state.

Though hard work and dedication have brought her far in her career, Dr. Sederstrom credits her success to her commitment to doing her best. She intends to experience her career's continued growth and success within the coming years. Ultimately, Dr. Sederstrom aims to develop a healthcare model that can implemented nationwide.

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