Jessy Goupeyou

Dr. Jessy Goupeyou is a Medical Entomologist passionate about advancing innovative approaches to prevent and control malaria and other vector-borne diseases across Africa. She currently serves as Global Advocacy Lead at the Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID) in Cameroon, and as Adjunct Faculty at Strathmore University Business School in Kenya. In these roles, she bridges research, policy, and leadership to strengthen health systems and promote evidence-based decision-making.

A graduate of Sorbonne Université in France and a former Pasteur Network PhD fellow, Jessy worked as Regional Coordinator (first for West Africa and later for Central Africa) for the Women in Vector Control Program at the Pan-African Mosquito Control Association (PAMCA) in Kenya, following her postdoctoral fellowship at the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences in Malawi. A strong advocate for gender equity, she recently served as a Temporary Adviser for the WHO PQT/VCP consultation on gender mainstreaming in vector control product regulation.

Jessy joined the MESA Correspondents Program in 2022 as Senior Editor. She is also an alumna of the Science of Eradication Malaria program at Harvard University (2022) and the Leadership, Management & Governance program at Strathmore University Business School (2023). Her leadership and expertise have been recognized through several honors including the PAMCA Women in Vector Control Excellence Award (2021). Known for her collaborative spirit and commitment to mentorship, Jessy continues to inspire the next generation of scientists and public health leaders across Africa.