Professional Experience
Dr. (Sir) Joe Madu is a distinguished healthcare professional and global business leader, renowned for his multifaceted contributions to respiratory therapy, international trade, and human and natural capital capacity development. As the Founder and President of the USAfrica Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Madu has been instrumental in fostering economic bridges between the United States and Africa. His leadership emphasizes holistic human and natural capital capacity optimization, aiming to bridge gaps, unlock underutilized resources and drive sustainable development across continents.
Dr. Madu's healthcare career spans over three decades. He has been a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Texas Medical Board since 1991 and has served as an American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety & Health Safety Institute/Occupational/Industrial Safety Instructor and EMT-Paramedic since 1987.
- Founder and President of USAfrica Chamber of Commerce
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board (since 1991)
- Trainers' Trainer for HSI/ASHI (BLS, PALS, NALS, ACLS, OSHA, EPA, EMS)
- EMT-Paramedic and Safety Instructor (since 1987)
- Executive roles managing multi-unit facilities for Spring Seasons, Nexion, and Cantex healthcare organizations
- CEO of Metromed Staffing & Health Services Inc.
- CEO of Metromed Nursing Institute
- CEO of Noble Choice Home Healthcare
- CEO of Global Health & Micronutrients
- Led humanitarian medical missions to Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia
- Executive/Board member: 360WISEMedia, Resource HQ (Nig), Folkan Eye Technologies, Global Diaspora for Economic Empowerment, US-Africa Chamber of Commerce, African Universities Fund, and Association of Respiratory Care Therapists
- Recognized through various philanthropic and leadership awards in both the USA and Africa
Education & Qualifications
Doctorate in Technology
Earned in 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Financial Management and Administration - Southeastern Oklahoma University (1983)
Bachelor of Science
Biology and Chemistry - Southeastern Oklahoma University (1982)
Clinical Certifications
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), EMT-Paramedic, American Red Cross Instructor, American Heart Association Instructor, HSI/ASHI Trainer