University of Illinois Springfield | United States
Damilola Sherifat Shaba is a dynamic and results-driven public health professional with extensive experience in health information management, data systems administration, and program development. Based in Springfield, Illinois, she has demonstrated outstanding leadership in designing and implementing digital health solutions that enhance efficiency, collaboration, and decision-making across public health sectors. With expertise in Microsoft SharePoint, Power Platform, Power BI, and Dynamics 365, Damilola has successfully led projects that bridge technology and healthcare operations. Her academic foundation includes a master’s degree in public health with a concentration in environmental health from the University of Illinois Springfield and a bachelor’s degree in health information management from Kwara State University. She has contributed to several impactful initiatives at institutions such as the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Federal Medical Center, improving workflow processes and public health outcomes. A passionate advocate for innovation in health informatics, her work has been recognized for advancing environmental health awareness and immunization programs. Damilola’s research contributions are supported by an h-index of 3, 5 scholarly documents, and over 40 citations, reflecting her growing influence in the fields of public health informatics and environmental health systems.
Featured Publications
Ajayi, O. O., Wright-Ajayi, B., Mosaku, L. A., Davies, G. K., Moneke, K. C., et al. (2024). Application of satellite imagery for vector-borne disease monitoring in sub-Saharan Africa: An overview. GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 8(3), 400–411.
Davies, G. K., Davies, M. L. K., Adewusi, E., Moneke, K., Adeleke, O., Mosaku, L. A., et al. (2024). AI-enhanced culturally sensitive public health messaging: A scoping review. E-Health Telecommunication Systems and Networks, 13(4), 45–66.
Ajayi, O. O., Wright-Ajayi, B., Mosaku, L. A., Davies, G. K., Moneke, K. C., et al. (2024). Enhancing infectious disease management in Nigeria: The role of artificial intelligence in diagnosis and treatment. Clinical Case Reports International, 8, 1670.
Shaba, D. (2025). Built environment, community design, and public health: Shaping healthier communities. APHA 2025 Annual Meeting and Expo.
Davies, G. K., & Amponsah, I. A. (2025). Impact of healthcare fraud on racial disparities in health outcomes in the United States. [Manuscript in preparation or conference paper, if applicable].