Key skills and expertise

With 24 years of experience, the expert has demonstrated senior technical and management capabilities in global health, specializing in health systems strengthening and universal health coverage. They have led significant international initiatives, collaborated with major donors, and managed substantial project budgets. Accomplishments include co-chairing the WHO and World Bank UHC2030 Platform's Private Sector Taskforce and leading USAID's investment in universal health coverage in Asia. Key responsibilities have included strategic policy leadership, technical assistance, and capacity building, with a strong focus on maternal and child health and health financing.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the World Bank, WHO, EU, USG Interagency, and USAID. Their involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in the health sector, focusing on universal health coverage, maternal and child health, and health financing. The scope of projects has been regional and national, with work conducted in countries including Indonesia, Burma, and across South and Central Asia. The expert has also engaged in strategic partnerships and policy leadership on global health-related initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across multiple sectors, including community development, health, social development, migration and refugees, private sector and trade, and disaster reduction and humanitarian relief. Previously held roles have focused on policy and strategy development, health systems strengthening, and universal health coverage. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating gender and youth programs into health initiatives. The expert has operated on a global scale, with significant projects in Asia, Central Asia, and beyond, contributing to international development and humanitarian efforts.

Bringing extensive geographic experience across Asia, Central Asia, and other regions, they have worked in countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and the United States. Their work in these areas involves a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, with significant recurring involvement in health sector projects and development initiatives.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in German and has advanced proficiency in Uzbek, having utilized these languages in professional settings. Conversational skills in Spanish and basic abilities in French and Russian have been applied in multilingual teams and international projects. Additionally, they have beginning proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia, supporting communication in regional assignments. English proficiency is implied through their education and professional work.

With a background in academia, the expert holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Forced Migration and Health from Columbia University, USA. Additionally, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Tufts University, USA, where they were inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, an academic honor society.