Dr. Muswamba Mwamba
DrPH, MPH, MS, IBCLC
About Mwamba
Dr. Muswamba Mwamba is a distinguished public health scholar, researcher, educator, and global advocate whose work bridges maternal and child health, immigrant well-being, and culturally grounded community empowerment. With more than two decades of service across academia, public health systems, and community organizations, he stands as one of the most influential Congolese public health leaders in the United States.
He currently serves as Program Director of the Dream Makers Think Tank, where he leads strategic research and innovation focused on strengthening Congolese identity, elevating community knowledge, and empowering the global diaspora. His vision centers on "educating, equipping, and empowering responsible Congolese around the world."
Dr. Mwamba is also an Assistant Professor of Public Health at Stephen F. Austin State University and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati. His academic work integrates rigorous research with real-world community engagement, particularly in immigrant fatherhood identity, breastfeeding equity, and minority health disparities.
Academic & Professional Background
- DrPH – Public Health Executive Leadership, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- MPH – Health Management & Policy, University of North Texas
- MS – Food Science & Technology, Ghent University (Belgium)
- MS – Agricultural Engineering (Nutrition & Dietetics), Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium)
- BS – Agricultural Engineering, Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium)
- International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Professional Experience
Dr. Mwamba's professional experience includes leadership roles at the City of Dallas – Office of Community Care, where he launched and directed the groundbreaking WIC Peer Dad Program, trained all Peer Dad Breastfeeding Counselors in Texas, and chaired the national Men of WIC task force. He also served as Director of Reaching Our Brothers Everywhere (ROBE), and held roles at Parkland Hospital, Open Door Family Medical Group, and multiple public health agencies.
Research & Scholarly Contributions
- Immigrant fatherhood identity
- Breastfeeding equity and father engagement
- Minority health disparities
- Cultural determinants of health
- African diaspora well-being
- Senior Researcher, Africana Health Research Laboratory (AFROLAB)
Teaching & Academic Leadership
- Global Health
- Public Health Leadership
- Cultural Competency
- Infant & Child Development
- Community Nutrition
- Public Service & Society
- Intergovernmental Relations
- The Art & Science of Lactation
- Master's Thesis Reviewer
National & Global Impact
Dr. Mwamba is widely recognized for elevating the role of fathers in breastfeeding and early childhood health. He has presented at major national and international conferences including the GOLD Lactation Conference, National WIC Association, Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE), W.K. Kellogg Foundation First Food Forum, Minority Public Administrators Conference, and Infant Mortality Summits across the U.S. He is the first African-American father elected to the Board of Directors of the United States Breastfeeding Committee, where he served as Governance Chair.
Community Leadership & Service
- Global Director, Pamodja-USA — supporting health, education, and agriculture initiatives in Congo, with offices in Kinshasa, Johannesburg, Brussels, and Dallas
- Board Member, ROSE (Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere) — advancing breastfeeding equity for Black families
- Community Health Educator — serving refugee and immigrant communities in Dallas–Fort Worth
- Program Director, Dream Makers Think Tank — CDMA
A Visionary for the Congolese Diaspora
Through the Dream Makers Think Tank, Dr. Mwamba champions a future where Congolese communities worldwide reclaim their identity, build intellectual power, and shape their own narrative. His leadership inspires a new generation of thinkers, fathers, scholars, and community builders.
Dr. Muswamba Mwamba is not only a scholar — he is a builder of people, a bridge between cultures, and a catalyst for generational transformation.