Dr. Cyril Blavo is a Professor of Pediatrics and Public Health at Nova Southeastern University (NSU).  He is a practicing board-certified Pediatrician as well as Director of the Public Health Program.  As a volunteer, Dr. Blavo serves as President of International Health Initiatives, Inc, a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote, develop and support health promotion and disease prevention initiatives for underserved populations, domestically and globally.

Dr. Blavo serves on a variety of community-based committees and boards including the Broward Regional Health Planning Council (Board of Directors), the United Way Health Impact Committee and the One Community Partnership (Governance Board).   His humanitarian efforts have earned him several awards including the Heart Award from the Broward County Children’s Consortium, the Arnold Melnick Child Advocate Award, and a Living Tribute Award from NSU’s Osteopathic medical school’s Alumni Association.  He is a seven-time recipient of the Golden Apple Award for teaching excellence in the medical school.  As a hobby, Dr. Blavo produces African cultural performing and creative arts events.