An Institution Built for This Moment
Founded in 2017. Operating across three continents. Solving the problems the 4th Industrial Revolution creates and the ones it inherited.
How We Got Here
The Institute for Human Advancement was founded in 2017 as the Global Development Institute with a conviction that the most important problems facing humanity are interconnected — and that solving them requires an institution willing to operate across all of them simultaneously.
Most organizations choose one lane. They are either research institutions or service providers. Either funders or operators. They work domestically or internationally. They serve individuals or systems. IHA rejects these false choices.
Today, IHA operates across six program verticals — AI education, workforce development, leadership formation, venture studios, healthcare innovation, and research — with active partnerships on three continents and a growing portfolio of programs, publications, and enterprises.
Three Entities. One Mission.
Each entity serves a distinct function. Together, they form a self-reinforcing institutional ecosystem.
Institute for Human Advancement
Research, program design, thought leadership, and direct programming. Produces the knowledge and operates the programs.
Uplift Communities
Workforce development and direct service for underserved populations. Current flagship: government-funded healthcare workforce program serving 60+ students.
DeepFutures Capital
Targeting $50M. Deploys capital to scale healthcare ventures, technology companies, and enterprises in underserved and emerging markets.
The People Behind IHA
Lorenzo A. Daughtry-Chambers
Founder & CEO
Architect of the IHA model — building institutional infrastructure for human advancement across healthcare, AI education, workforce development, and economic empowerment across three continents.
Partners
Achumboro Ataande, Esq.
Attorney & Strategic Partner
Attorney, investor, and business strategist leading enterprise development and cross-border partnerships.
Dr. Michele Y. Griffith
Chief Medical Officer
Physician and public health leader directing healthcare initiatives and global health strategy.
Sharon Daughtry
Community Development Partner
Civic leader with a network of 600+ community groups powering grassroots development.
Advisory
Dr. Steve Silber
Medical Advisor
NewYork-Presbyterian physician bringing clinical expertise to IHA's medical education and workforce initiatives.
By the Numbers
Through workforce & AI programs
US, Africa, Caribbean
AI, healthcare, workforce & more
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization