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Geneva, Switzerland

Lead the HIV Team’s engagements with external partners (including, amongst others, the World Health Organization (WHO), the US President’s Emergency Program for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), Unitaid, UNAIDS, Medicines Patent Pool (MPP), Gates Foundation, and Children Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF)) at the global level as they relate to PrEP/PEP.Provide evidence-informed PrEP/PEP support to internal and external stakeholders across the portfolio (more than 70 countries to date) including on advocacy, guideline development, implementation planning, target setting, budgeting, commodity forecasting, monitoring and evaluation, provider readiness, differentiated and integrated person-centered service delivery, and client awareness/demand creation throughout the grant life cycle- resulting in the Global Fund becoming the world's largest procurer of PrEP products and an increase in PrEP/PEP investments greater than 600% compared to Grant Cycle 6Contribute to global demand forecasting, procurement planning, regulatory strategies, and market shaping, including launch of initiatives to accelerate rapid introduction of new PrEP products such as injectable cabotegravir and lenacapavir, dapivirine vaginal ring, and dual prevention pillLead development and implementation of PrEP/PEP product strategies for new and emerging products to accelerate access across countriesCo-lead the Global Fund’s role as co-convener of the Long-Acting PrEP Coalition and sit on the Dual Prevention Pill Advisory BoardContribute to and lead development of tools and resources to accelerate introduction and scale of PrEP and PEP in close coordination with WHO and other partners.Lead technical direction for PrEP Matching Funds and other catalytic investments, which has led to more than $35M in PrEP/PEP investments from CIFFEngage with PrEP/PEP drug manufacturers to provide the vital link to country implementation

United States

Provide global and national level technical clinical and programmatic leadership and guidance on HIV biomedical prevention policy and programs through PEPFAR and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) core-funded projects across more than 30 PEPFAR countries in Africa, Asia, and EuropeConduct global and national level policy analyses to identify barriers to introduction and rapid scale-up of PrEP products among marginalized populationsLiaise with and support Ministries of Health, national technical working groups, and non-governmental partners in the creation and adoption of World Health Organization (WHO) aligned guidelines, policies, standard operating procedures, training materials, demand creation approaches, and monitoring and evaluation systems to introduce and scale-up access to HIV biomedical prevention productsLead development of and updates to global templates and nationally adapted guidelines, policies, standard operating procedures, training materials, and monitoring and evaluation systems for HIV biomedical prevention productsAdvocate for expanded and informed choice of HIV biomedical prevention products and support service delivery channel differentiation to bring services closer to those who need them while encouraging movement toward client self-managementDesign program indicators to conduct analyses of program data to identify barriers to access to HIV prevention and support program adaptation to overcome those barriersServe as an HIV prevention subject matter expert, providing advice as appropriate, to national governments, in-country partners, USAID, Bureau of Global Health Security and Development (GHSD), WHO, and other stakeholders building on lessons learned from HIV biomedical prevention product introduction globallySupport PEPFAR agencies in developing data-driven processes for setting targets for HIV biomedical prevention products and estimating product need to improve product management

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provide global technical leadership to comprehensive and targeted biomedical prevention programming, including oral PrEP, condoms, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), and new and developing biomedical prevention products funded by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)Serve as USAID’s primary source of headquarters-based technical support to USAID’s biomedical prevention programs in Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgzy Republic, Laos, Liberia, Mali, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Philippines, Senegal, Tajikistan, Thailand, Togo, and VietnamLiaise with and advise country level stakeholders such as Ministries of Health, UNAIDS, WHO, civil society and implementing partners to develop and implement strategic approaches to PrEP implementationPromote USG interagency collaboration and strengthen coordination with other donors and organizations supporting biomedical prevention service delivery such as the WHO, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, and UNAIDSAnalyze programmatic, surveillance and other public health datasets and research to make programmatic and policy recommendations to address highly complex technical issues and guide USAID programmingCollaborate with the Interagency Collaborative for Program Improvement while serving on the PEPFAR interagency technical team, the Community of Practice for PrEP, as an interagency subject matter expert, to develop and revise PEPFAR wide guidance and strategy from S/GAC and support data-driven and transparent decision-makingProvide technical support to increase linkage between testing and prevention services, including advice to create PEPFAR-wide guidance programmatic adaptations during the COVID-19 pandemic and the use of HIV self-testing in PrEP programsContribute to the development and implementation of USAID’s strategic direction and approach to HIV biomedical prevention within the context of broader national, PEPFAR, and global responses

Kyiv, Ukraine

Designing and implementing protocol to use biostatistics to conduct an investigation of reported social media utilization from biobehavioral studies of MSM to provide guidance and direction on social and behavioral change communications and interventions through targeted social media campaigns to meet program goalsReporting on and evaluating current HIV services for MSM through quantitative data analysis to determine underserved regions and age groups to optimize case finding of MSM living with HIV and increase service access to populations most in needAppraising efficacy of current HIV programs for MSM to determine where new or changed policies or programs are required to execute program missions and functions to meet objectives, goals, and targetsDeveloping recommendations of evidence-based interventions to engage MSM in HIV testing, increase frequency of HIV testing, and target key population subgroups for optimized case finding based on program evaluations of PEPFAR and Global Fund cooperative agreement partnersCollaborating with program partners and community representatives to select and implement recommended evidence-based community level and national programming for HIV prevention among MSMProviding technical advice and technical support on expansion of PrEP access, demand generation, and marketing strategies to engage MSM who might benefit from PrEPFormulating strategic program and project goals with US CDC and Ukrainian NGOs to inform the country operational plan and budget using published research, programmatic data analytics, and biobehavioral surveillance dataRepresenting the organization at sensitive high-level meetings with donor agencies to report on and provide briefings and presentation materials on organizational progress and plans for improved operating policies for sustainable and efficient program improvement

Kyiv, Ukraine

Designing pilot project to reform medical recertification process by integrating training on HIV epidemiology, key affected populations, and risk assessments into healthcare provider training in order to increase standard of care in prevention and treatment programs by improving healthcare provider knowledge about HIV/AIDS and reducing stigma and discriminationLeading qualitative social science research with public relations experts and advertising agencies on health promotion marketing and advertising to MSM using various communication toolsWriting final reports and a guide of best practices to assist organizations conduct health communications to subpopulations of MSM who are at increased risk of HIV infectionOverseeing contracts, grants, cooperative agreements and operations of vendors with the full responsibility for carrying out all required monitoring and management dutiesEnsuring compliance with all ethical guidelines for scientific human subjects research

Amsterdam, The Netherlands / Kyiv, Ukraine

Collaborated with international donors to plan, coordinate, manage and supervise a media production project to interview 58 PrEP users, activists, researchers, and policymakers from around the world to raise awareness about PrEP issues globally Developed linkages and coordinated high level meetings with external local, state, national, and international civil society organizations, government stakeholders, and UN agencies to expand access to HIV biomedical prevention such as oral PrEP in Ukraine resulting in the creation of evidenced-based joint-resources about PrEP in Ukraine for healthcare professionals, policy makers, and people interested in PrEPLiaised with PrEP distributors, civil society organizations, and clinics to make genuine generic PrEP available to people in Ukraine

Kyiv, Ukraine

Principal investigator, project manager, and lead specialist of first biobehavioral surveillance survey and population estimate of transgender people in UkraineDeveloped materials for implementation of HIV surveillance study of transgender people in Ukraine including protocols to recruit transgender women through respondent driven sampling survey and data collection tools for first utilization of a computer assisted survey aimed to increase quality controlConducted comprehensive formative research with key populations to inform ministerial work and programmatic developmentProvided evidence-based technical assistance and policy guidance to the MoH on HIV prevention among men who have sex with men, transgender people, people who inject drugs, and people who engage in sex work through desk reviews and data analyses Reviewed, analyzed, edited, and assessed, public health policy documents, procedures, guidelines, regulations, and legislation related to HIV prevention and care and recommended changes and new policiesDeveloped strategic protocol to assess the HIV surveillance system in Ukraine in partnership with the US Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCollaborated with international governmental and non-governmental partners and donor agencies to apply for and negotiate grant proposals, cooperative agreements, and contracts

Odessa, Ukraine

Provided evidence-based technical assistance and skill development trainings and mentorship to PEPFAR volunteers and civil society organizations in Ukraine about program development, guidance, implementation, and evaluation during site visits to support HIV prevention among MSMWrote, implemented, managed, monitored, and evaluated PEPFAR grants for HIV related programs that targeted key populations impacting more than 200 orphaned/vulnerable children, their caregivers, and more than 2,000 MSMManaged significant projects, programs, and volunteer staff with responsibility for financial management of all grantsLed strategy and implementation of marketing campaigns on community platforms and through social media and mobile applications to increase access among MSM to information about safer sex, HIV, and testing services in UkraineDeveloped and implemented condom distribution program to increase condom access and use by key populations at risk for HIV resulting in the distribution of thousands of condoms and condom compatible lubricantsEngaged more than 30 local volunteers and staff through relationship building to conduct trainings on workplace collaboration, grant writing, project management, volunteerism, and effective advocacy campaignsCollaboratively created and wrote research-supported training programs for Ukrainian healthcare providers on how to provide quality healthcare services to men who have sex with men, transgender people, people who inject drugs, and people who engage in sex work

Washington, Dc, Usa

Developed, planned, and instructed graduate-level courses for first and second year science teachers in lesson planning, differentiation, classroom organization, data-driven instruction, and behavior management. Collaborated with students to create individualized professional development plans to track their personal targeted growth goals.

Washington, Dc

Developed, planned, and instructed biology and environmental science curricula using the Next Generation Science Standards, Common Core English/Math Standards, and language acquisition standards for students of all abilitiesLed professional development for secondary school teachers (locally and abroad) in culturally responsive practices, integration of LGBTQ people and content into the curriculum, creation of safe spaces, effective classroom engagement, supporting English language learners, and technology integrationImplemented HIV/STI grant programing in partnership with DC Department of Health and DC Public Schools for more than 800 students

Educated and advised students in cellular and molecular biology in the laboratory and during weekly office hoursCreated and evaluated quizzes, exams, and homeworkUsed a plethora of laboratory techniques for educational and research purposes

• Educated students in beginner Arabic• Comprised and evaluated quizzes, exams, and homework• Tutored and advised students during daily study hall session• Generated reports on student success• Lived with students as a mentor and supervisor• Organized programming and led students on cultural excursions

• Advised students on professional etiquette, organization, time management and university policy• Directed and updated participant databases• Managed and maintained participant correspondence via phone, email, mail, and social networking• Educated participants on program benefits and requirements• Generated reports on participants and retention rates at the University• Planned, researched, and implemented new ideas to improve participant retention and involvement• Coordinated, prepared, and promoted university events and informative presentations• Integrated within various departments (academic and otherwise) to complete tasks• Provided administrative support for directors and deans• Followed participants through monthly advising appointments• Utilized social networks to increase involvement and attract new participants

Public Health And Policy

Graduate Certificate In Lgbt Health Policy And Practice

Concentration on inclusivity of LGBTQ health in secondary education curriculum

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Curriculum And Instruction, Education Policy And Leadership

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Biology/Religious Studies

Activities and Societies: • Habitat for Humanity • Big Brothers Big Sisters• Honors Graduate of Western Kentucky University Honors College.

Doctorate In Public Health, Public Health And Policy