Mona Hanna is associate dean for public health and C. S. Mott Endowed Professor of Public Health at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. She is also the founding director of the Pediatric Public Health Initiative, an innovative collaboration between Michigan State University and Hurley Children's Hospital focused on advancing the health and well-being of children and families in Flint, Michigan. 

A pediatrician, scientist, activist, and author, Dr. Hanna gained national recognition for her research exposing elevated lead levels in the blood of Flint children during the Flint water crisis. Her work helped bring national attention to the crisis and informed recovery efforts that continue today. In recognition of her leadership and advocacy, she was named one of Time 100 Most Influential People and was honored as one of USA Today's Women of the Century. She continues to champion health equity and social justice through her scholarship, advocacy, and innovative public health initiatives, including Rx Kids, a first-in-the-nation program designed to reduce infant poverty and support families from the earliest stages of life. 

Dr. Hanna is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir What the Eyes Don't See, which was recognized by The New York Times as one of the 100 Notable Books of 2018. She has testified before the United States Congress, lectures widely at colleges and universities across the country, and frequently contributes to national media discussions on public health, environmental justice, and children's well-being. Through her work as a physician, researcher, educator, and advocate, Dr. Hanna continues to inspire communities to confront injustice and create healthier futures for all children.