Highly versatile, proactive and decisive results-oriented leader who is passionate and driven to deliver quality results. More than 35 years of experience in the development and health sectors. Proven ability to identify and capitalize upon opportunities to maximize impact. Extensive senior and board level management experience and excellent team building skills. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills. Deep understanding of HQ and field operations. Effective presenter at the national and international levels and experience presenting to the US Congress. Keen and practical understanding of issues facing health systems around the world and demonstrated ability to organize efforts, skills and approaches to suit country specific issues in a variety of difficult settings including areas of conflict and hard to reach areas. Responsible for the creation of numerous public/private partnerships enabling the procurement of many multi-million dollar donations. Provides calm leadership in pressurized or sensitive situations and leads by example, making effective decisions even when difficult. Fluent in English, Arabic and Russian.Specialties: Women's Economic Empowerment and Leadership, Gender, Strategic Planning, Systems Strengthening, Public Private Partnerships, Public Health, Commodity Procurement.