ABOUT ME

I was born and raised in the Washington, D.C. metro area, and am a self-proclaimed policy wonk who spent my formative years on Capitol Hill. Over time, my passion evolved from politics to public health, where I focus on helping communities realize their right to health.

 

I am a global health implementation facilitator - but what does that mean? I work with countries and partners to bridge the gap between research and real-world impact, using implementation science to turn evidence-based interventions into adaptable, context-specific programs and policies that drive sustainable change and improve health outcomes.​​

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​My Approach & Philosophy​​

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I believe who you are, what you do, who you love, and where you live should never determine your access to care. Unfortunately, this is not the reality for far too many. That's why I collaborate across public and private sectors to ensure the right voices are at the table when shaping policies and programs to address health inequities.

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With a social sciences perspective and technical public health training, I anticipate and identify barriers to care, then develop strategies to address them. I have a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach, always prioritizing and empowering voices within the communities I work.

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Areas of Subject Matter and Technical Expertise​​​​​

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• Health System Strengthening – Integrating HIV and NCDs for patient-centered care and differentiated service delivery

• Patient Navigation & Peer Support – Designing, implementing, and monitoring support programs to strengthen linkage and retention in care; developing and conducting technical training

• Cervical Cancer & HIV – Developing prevention, screening/testing, and treatment guidelines and program interventions

• Research & Data – Lead quantitative research design, monitoring and evaluation, indicator development

• Language Skills – Professional-level Portuguese (but please don’t test me on Brazilian shorthand!)

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Where I've Worked & Studied

 

I have lived up and down the east coast of the U.S., London, and São Paulo and have worked domestically in the U.S., as well as across Africa, the Caribbean, the Eastern Mediterranean Region, Europe, and Latin America.

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Education:

• Master of Public Health (MPH) in Global Health – Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA

• Master of Science (MSc) in Comparative Politics – London School of Economics, London, UK

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science – Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA, USA​​​