Key skills and expertise

With 18 years of experience, this professional is a proven project manager with expertise in developing, implementing, and monitoring mental and brain health programs. Experience includes strengthening public health systems, engaging in partnerships, and addressing social determinants of non-communicable diseases. Previously held leadership roles include Director of Volunteer Operations at SpanAfrica and consultant positions with the World Health Organization and International Medical Corps. Expertise encompasses fostering multi-stakeholder networks and devising innovative solutions to enhance global mental health care access and quality.

Project experience and donor exposure

The professional has collaborated extensively with the World Health Organization in various capacities, including serving as a Technical Officer for Mental Health and a consultant at WHO Headquarters. This work involved project implementation and technical assistance in the health sector, concentrating on mental and brain health programs. Projects have been executed on global, regional, and national scales, with geographic involvement in locations such as Ankara, Turkey, and Geneva, Switzerland.

Sectors and geographic focus

Experience spans sectors such as education, health, humanitarian aid and emergency, monitoring and evaluation, institutional development, and program and resource management. Roles have included Technical Officer for Mental Health at WHO, consultant, senior researcher, and director of volunteer operations. The work often involves interdisciplinary approaches, integrating research with practical program implementation to address social determinants of health. Geographic scope includes regional and global projects, with significant involvement in Turkey, Switzerland, the UK, and the USA. Substantial geographic experience in these countries has provided a comprehensive understanding of regional development and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, this language competence has been utilized in various professional contexts, including international health organizations and research institutions, facilitating collaboration in multilingual teams and contributing to effective communication in global health initiatives.

The educational background includes a PhD in Social Policy & Social Work from the University of York, UK, an MSc in Health Psychology from University College London, UK, and a BS in Child Psychology, graduating summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota, USA.