Lyda Ebadani, MPH, is the Academic Advisor for the Department of Global Health. She works as an Academic Advisor for the Master of Public Health (MPH) and Undergraduate Global Health Minor programs.  

Lyda received her Bachelor of Science in the Public Health-Global Health and Master of Public Health in Epidemiology at the University of Washington School of Public Health. Her research focused on reproductive, cardiovascular, and maternal and child health.

Lyda has worked in academic success coaching, student services, and experiential learning programs, and is passionate about continuing to lead academic advising services at the intersection of global healthcare and educational equity. Lyda enjoys traveling worldwide, trying new restaurants, participating in outdoor activities, and taking long walks in her free time.