water tower plaque dedication in Ekiti State Nigeria

Bizzell Delivers Clean Water Projects in Two Underserved Communities in Nigeria

water tower plaque dedication in Ekiti State Nigeria
L-R: Chief (Dr.) Anton C. ‘Ọmọ́wálé’ Bizzell, His Royal Majesty Oba Dr. Solomon Ilesanmi Ajibade JP (Ajigbotoluwa 1), the Owa of Odo Ayedun-Ekiti, H.E. Erelu Bisi Fayemi, Ekiti First Lady, Prof. Bolaji Aluko, Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure and Public Utilities, and Prince Michael Ogungbemi, Chairman Ajoni, LCDA at the commissioning.

Bizzell Delivers Clean Water Projects in Two Underserved Communities in Nigeria

September 8th, 2022 (New Carrollton, MD) – Recently, The Bizzell Group (Bizzell) constructed and handed over two water projects donated to two underserved communities, Odo Ayedun-Ekiti and Oke Ako-Ekiti, both located in Ajoni Local Council Development Area in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The projects were commissioned by the Ekiti State First lady, Her Excellency Erelu Bisi Fayemi in the presence of Dr. Anton C. Bizzell, CEO of Bizzell on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 in a colorful ceremony.

water tower dedication in Ekiti State Nigeria

The two identical projects located in the Odo Ayedun and Oke Ako communities have a standard borehole 328 feet deep supported by a solar powered pump of over 400 feet capacity. Each facility comprises a 5,000 liters capacity ground tank that first steps down the water received from the water table before transmitting through two fiber cylinder bottle water treatment plants, and then sends the water to the 10,000 liters overhead tank before delivery to the water point platform where individuals in the communities can then collect clean water. Both are powered by state of the art energy efficient solar panels.

water tower dedication ceremony in Ekiti State NigeriaThe projects were donated as part of Bizzell’s corporate social responsibility and addresses both sustainable and equitable access to safe drinking water which remains a challenge in Nigeria. “It is estimated that more than 60 million people in Nigeria do not have access to basic clean water supply and that number grows each year as a result of climate change and population growth”, according to Dr. Bizzell. “Water saves lives and providing clean water is more important now than ever which is why we decided to construct and donate  the water projects to the Odo Ayedub and Oke Ako communities in the Ekiti State of Nigeria”.

water tower dedication ceremony in Ekiti State NigeriaThe commissioning of the projects was preceded by a ceremony at the palace of the traditional ruler of Odo Ayedun-Ekiti, His Royal Majesty Oba Dr. Solomon Ilesanmi Ajibade JP (Ajigbotoluwa I), the Owa of Odo Ayedun, who expressed his gratitude on behalf of the community, and conferred the chieftaincy title of Balógun Akórewọ̀lú of Odo Ayedun-Ekiti on Dr. Anton C. Bizzell, in recognition of his contribution to the development of the community. Dr. Bizzell, an African-American who traces his ancestry to Nigeria through ancestry DNA testing was also named ‘Ọmọ́wálé’ and welcomed as a son of the community.

water tower dedication ceremony in Ekiti State NigeriaThe chieftaincy and commissioning ceremonies were witnessed by a mammoth crowd from the community, as well as senior government officials, traditional rulers, and other community stakeholders. The Ekiti First Lady H.E. Erelu Bisi Fayemi, on behalf of the Government of Ekiti State, thanked Bizzell for the kind gesture and appealed to them to favorably consider scaling up the intervention to benefit more communities. In her words, “You will find the Government and people of Ekiti state – the land of honor – to be people of integrity, who will always follow through with commitments they make to you and ensure such interventions are protected and well maintained.”

Mr. Akin Rotimi, a community leader and facilitator of the project stated that “the initiative goes a long way in consolidating the cordial relationship between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the United States of America and is a demonstration of citizen diplomacy championed by well-meaning Americans in collaboration with Nigerians who have worked together to deliver the project”.

About Bizzell

Established in 2010, Bizzell is a global strategy, consulting, and technology firm with a mission to build health, secure, connected and prosperous communities around the world. Bizzell partners with stakeholders and growing countries around the world to unlock global health, workforce, and technology opportunities to improve the lives of residents and economies. Under the leadership and vision of founder, Anton C. Bizzell, MD, the company has grown into a thriving firm headquartered in New Carrollton, Maryland with staff and offices in various regions around the country and globally in Africa, Asia, and Central America. Learn more about how we develop data-driven, research-informed, innovative solutions to complex-real-world challenges: www.BizzellUS.com.

Bizzell US Contact
Carlos Gomez, Market Impact Specialist
Cgomez@bizzellglobal.com | 301-459-0100 x286

water tower dedication ceremony in Ekiti State Nigeria
Picture of water project in Ekiti State Nigeria.

Senior Research Scientist and Health Expert Dr. William Scarbrough Joins The Bizzell Group as the Vice President of Health Solutions

 Senior Research Scientist and Health Expert Dr. William Scarbrough Joins Bizzell US as the Vice President of Health Solutions

The Bizzell Group Contact
Chad Brown DM, Chief Administrative Officer
301-459-0100cbrown@thebizzellgroup.com 

April 5, 2022 (New Carrollton, MD) — Dr. William H. Scarbrough, III joins Bizzell US (Bizzell) as the new Vice President of Health Solutions. In this role, he will be a senior member of the Bizzell leadership team and will assume immediate responsibility for all aspects of Bizzell’s health practice area, including supporting existing federal customers and growing Bizzell’s health portfolio. Dr. Scarbrough will also advise on Bizzell’s corporate strategic planning and operational initiatives. 

“It is an honor to join Bizzell and lead innovative solutions to improve and promote positive health outcomes. Bizzell has positioned itself as a problem-solving engine that the public health industry needs. Bizzell has an extensive record of accomplishment and delivering actionable solutions to their customers and citizens,” says Dr. Scarbrough. 

Bringing over 40 years of experience in health and human services, education, and juvenile justice as a clinician, researcher, program evaluator, and manager, Dr. Scarbrough is skilled in evaluation design, data collection, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, mixed method approaches, and strategic planning. He has designed, managed, and advised on dozens of research and program evaluation studies at the national, state, and local levels, including cross-site evaluations, multi-site and cluster evaluations, mixed methods evaluations, and case studies. 

Dr. Scarbrough is an excellent addition to Bizzell. He is a highly seasoned evaluation professional that brings with him a record of exceptional experience, knowledge, and credibility. We pride ourselves in attracting top talent, and Dr. Scarbrough is a prime example of the caliber of leader and talent found at Bizzell,” says Anton C. Bizzell, M.D., President & CEO of Bizzell. 

“We’re looking forward to leveraging Dr. Scarbrough’s extensive experience in order to advance our critical mission and relationships with our customers and stakeholders,” says Dr. Chad Brown, Bizzell’s Chief Administrative Officer. 

About Bizzell 

Established in 2010, Bizzell US is U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) HUBZone certified strategy, consulting, and technology firm with a mission to improve lives and accelerate change. Bizzell US develops innovative solutions to some of the most critical issues of our time such as health care services equity, global health, workforce innovation and other urgent needs facing the world. Under the leadership and vision of founder, Anton C. Bizzell, MD, the company has grown into a thriving firm headquartered in New Carrollton, Maryland with staff and offices in various regions around the country including California, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Georgia, and globally in Africa, Asia, and Central America. Learn more about how we develop data-driven, research-informed, innovative solutions to complex-real-world challenges. Learn more at BizzellUS.com.

 

Dr. William H. Scarbrough, III

Bizzell Appoints New CAO, CFO, and VP of Strategic Growth

Bizzell Appoints New CAO, CFO, and VP of Strategic Growth

Friday March 25, 2022 (New Carrollton, MD) — The Bizzell Group (Bizzell) is strengthening its leadership team with the appointments of Dr. Chad Brown as Chief Administrative Officer and Ms. Bethelehem Kebede as Vice President, Strategic Growth, and the promotion of Yomi Jones to Chief Financial Officer.

Chad Brown, MPH, MBA, DM, Chief Administrative Officer
Chad Brown, MPH, MBA, DM, recently served as the Chief of Staff to the Chief Administrative Officer for the City of New Orleans. His responsibilities included assisting overseeing the day-to-day management of the City’s numerous departments and agencies, preparing and executing the City’s $700M yearly operating budget and $1.2B  5-year capital program, and coordinating and implementing innovative solutions to reform city government.

Dr. Brown has diverse professional experience in both the private and public sector throughout the United States. Before his role as Chief of Staff, Dr. Brown served as the Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Growth at Bizzell. Additional professional experience include healthcare operations, management consulting for municipalities in Louisiana, and private sector project management and execution experience in the Washington DC area.  Dr. Brown holds a Doctorate in Management from the University of Maryland, a Master of Public Health from Emory University, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of New Orleans.

“My core values have always aligned with the innovative work and impact of Bizzell, and I am excited to contribute my expertise and experience to the culture of Bizzell,” said Dr. Chad Brown. 

Yomi Jones, Chief Financial Officer
Yomi Jones, Bizzell’s Chief Financial Officer is an accomplished and dynamic finance professional with proven productivity improvement, cost cutting, troubleshooting and analytic skills with 15+ years of experience in organization implementation, financial reporting, cost accounting, cash flow control, pricing, financial analysis, strategic planning, and management.

Prior to the promotion, Mr. Jones served as Bizzell’s Vice President, Finance and Global Operations. He brings a wealth of financial and growth experiences across multiple industries including securities and financial markets, investment banking, information technology, logistics and supply chain management, and construction. He is expert in government contracting with expertise in data analytics, forecasting and budgeting, systems implementation, process improvement, payroll administration, and inventory management with a thorough understanding of financial systems and operations across the globe. Mr. Jones is a graduate of Howard University and has a bachelor’s degree in Economics.

“Bizzell continues to accelerate client real world change. Being a part of Bizzell’s culture of real-world change and team-driven success is an honor,” said Yomi Jones.

Bethelehem Kebede, Vice President, Strategic Growth
Local and global strategic growth is in the fabric and DNA of Bizzell, creating a significant need for newly appointed Vice President, Strategic Growth Bethelehem Kebede. Ms. Kebede is a proven leader with deep experience driving and shaping small to large-sized strategic and businesses development ventures and relationships for opportunities in the federal and public sector markets. As a strategic-focused executive, Ms. Kebede leads multi-disciplined teams focused driving capture and proposal readiness from early positioning and shaping efforts, to development and implementation of winning strategies and marketing solutions to increase sales, productivity for small and large business contractors.

Prior to joining Bizzell, Ms. Kebede was the Military Health Lead for Capgemini Government Solutions. She was responsible for the strategic development plans and revenue within the Civilian Sector, Health, and Benefits for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Health Military including the Defense Health Agency (DHA), and Veterans Affairs (VA). In this capacity, Ms. Kebede won the DHA Military Health System Enterprise IT Services Integrator ($2B) and the DHA Program Executive Office, Defense Healthcare Management Systems Workforce 3.0 ($1.2B). Ms. Kebede’s educational programs include Marymount University (Biology), Howard University (Political Science), and Trinity University (Business Administration).

“I am pleased to bring my formulas for successful business growth to a global innovative strategy firm such as Bizzell,” mentioned Bethelehem Kebede.

Bizzell’s investment in thought leaders to drive the next generation of business development, growth, and success is the first of many unique human capital investments to meet the mission and goals of the company.

“The ever-evolving needs of our world calls for our firm to focus on new growth strategies, capabilities and services that we offer,” says Anton C. Bizzell, MD, President and CEO of Bizzell. “We’re looking forward to leveraging each new leader’s expertise in order to advance our clients’ missions, using essential insights to ensure strategic advantage as we accelerate real world change.”

About Bizzell

Established in 2010, Bizzell is U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) HUBZone certified strategy, consulting, and technology firm with a passion to improve lives and accelerate change. Bizzell develops innovative solutions to some of the most critical issues of our time such as health solutions, global health, workforce innovation and other critical needs facing the world. Under the leadership and vision of founder, Anton C. Bizzell, MD, the company has grown into a thriving firm headquartered in New Carrollton, Maryland with staff and offices in various regions around the country including California, Colorado, Georgia, and Africa, Asia, and Central America.

Bizzell Provides Access to Safe Drinking Water for Children in Africa

Bizzell Provides Access to Safe Drinking Water for Children in Africa

January 11, 2021 (Lanham, MD) – The Bizzell Group (Bizzell) continues to lead in their commitment to improving lives globally, including some of the most vulnerable children in developing countries. Bizzell recently donated water tanks and sinks for young children living in Leve Moi Orphanage in Goma, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Leve Moi Orphanage was founded to serve children orphaned by natural and manmade disasters. The orphanage does not receive any state funding and relies on the goodwill of donors like Bizzell to develop and sustain their essential services to the children of the community. Leve Moi Orphanage currently houses 69 children ages 0-17. They also support an additional 500 children from the surrounding community with free education and school meals.

“Clean, safe, and accessible drinking water, a vital natural resource, is critical to human health and sustainable communities, yet dangerously scarce in many parts of the world,” said Rose Amolo, Bizzell’s Director of Global Programs & Strategic Partnerships. “Clean drinking water and handwashing are essential components of health and reduce incidence and spread of infectious diseases and illnesses such as Ebola, COVID-19, and other health conditions at high risk of spread. Bizzell’s donation will directly impact the health outcomes of these children and their community.”

Bizzell’s global philanthropic efforts focus on the provision of effective, efficient, timely, and fiscally responsible health, youth, and economic solutions that improve the overall quality of life for people in low, emerging, and middle-income countries. Using a participatory approach, Bizzell’s experts leverage best practices and methodologies from work with various federal agencies and multinational organizations to effect change. Bizzell integrates diversity in all global activities and recognizes and builds on the inherent knowledge, cultural insights, and expertise of local communities to develop data-driven, research-informed, innovative solutions.

Bizzell’s most recent work in the DRC includes projects with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), international coalitions, and local health agencies, to combat both the Ebola COVID-19 pandemics through medical, epidemiological, technical assistance, and transportation/logistics support. Bizzell’s donation to the Leve Moi orphanage continues our commitment to integrating our subject matter expertise and our philanthropic focus to build healthy, secure, connected, and sustainable communities around the world.

About Bizzell

Established in 2010, The Bizzell Group (Bizzell) is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) strategy, technology, and consulting firm. Starting with our passion to improve lives, Bizzell has evolved as a leader in some of the most exciting and critical issues of our time, including training thousands of opioid treatment providers, tackling the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, creating new ways to reach U.S. military members at risk of suicide, and promoting and securing global health. Under the leadership and vision of founder, Dr. Anton C. Bizzell, the company has grown from a staff of two in one small office to a thriving firm with offices in New Carrollton and Rockville, MD; Atlanta, GA; Democratic Republic of the Congo; and Lagos, Nigeria; with many more projects around the world.