Rachel M. Lusava Email & Phone Number

Nairobi County, Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

IDinsight helps social sector practitioners generate and use data & evidence to amplify impact. We provide access to a large analytical toolkit, with emphasis on using the right tool and the right time. As a Senior Manager, I am responsible for the quality of deliverables and success of project teams, while monitoring project budgets and client.

-Led the research & design team, which created new context-specific solutions such as teletriaging and antenatal care visits via SMS, digital immunization records, health provider training via Telegram, and better referrals for patients.-Managed a 3-year implementation research project through USAID's Health Research Program in Nairobi's informal.

Nairobi, Kenya

• Managed the implementation of the nurse mentorship program in multiple counties, managing the team of five nurse mentors and the data they reported
• Led the mobile health portfolio, including an SMS program serving over 70,000 pregnant and postpartum women in 150 facilities in five counties
• Led project management and research on internal and external grant-funded projects, such as the Intergrowth implementation study with Harvard University (qualitative), Jacaranda's Group ANC… Show more
• Led project management and research on internal and external grant-funded projects, such as the Intergrowth implementation study with Harvard University (qualitative), Jacaranda's Group ANC program, and m-health.
• Managed partnerships with research and implementation institutions (Duke University, PharmAccess) to secure funding, develop plans for evaluation, and produce high-quality academic reports
• Assisted with internal M&E and programmatic work, such as: data team activities, clinical dashboards, and insights into Jacaranda's clients

Nairobi, Kenya

I worked on Jacaranda Health's M&E team on internal data capture, grant-funded projects, and research initiatives. I helped lead our Pfizer Foundation-funded Nurse Champion Program, various m-health projects, and the Intergrowth newborn growth/ultrasound starndards implementation study.

Atlanta, GA

-Prepared USAID grant application for West Africa -Supported the Adolescent Capacity Statement for CARE, researching best practices for comprehensive sexuality education, and synthesizing global maternal health commitments. -Synthesized global SRMH statistics into database for continuous team use and updates. -Created numerous project briefs, technical.

Nairobi, Kenya

I worked as a qualitative researcher for a Global Health Institute project about the impacts of religion on HIV services for members of key populations (MSM, CSW, PWID) in Kenya. I prepared the IRB protocol, the interview guides and consent process. I led in-depth interviews with over 15 key informants and led focus group discussions with members of key.

Washington D.C.

Facilitated bi-communal Cypriot youth program. Supported planning and preparing for hosting international summer programs at GW; Assisted with intensive logistics, evaluation, site visits and establishing partnerships with local organizations.

Morocco

• Wrote and received a grant for a series of skills workshops in youth center and materials for sound and video
• Over 300 hours of English, 40-lesson life skills curriculum, and health lessons in rural youth center
• Conducted public health outreach in four region-wide festivals
• Led six HIV awareness events and two women’s health events
• Staffed five different 7-13 day language camps across Morocco
• Connected local partners to training and resources for projects

Anza, CA

As a Boojum intern I worked hands-on with Boojum's custom outdoor experiential programs in Joshua Tree, Yosemite, Idyllwild, Santa Cruz, the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon. I led environmental lessons, performed logistical support, cooking, team-building activities, and instructor shadowing. When not on courses, I assisted the Boojum office with site.

Master’S Degree, Masters In Public Health-- Global Health; Sexual And Reproductive Health, Merit Scholar

Activities and Societies: Vice President, Emory Reproductive Health Association

B.A., Religious Studies, Music, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Wind Symphony, Common Ground, Delta Omicron, Symphony Orchestra, Early Music Ensemble, WesFel

Semester 2009, Ecology & Conservation - Botswana