Melanie Wahl

Melanie Wahl, Ph.D., serves as Associate Director at Acumen Public Affairs, leading the Global Health and International Markets sector while providing senior-level advice on public policy and strategic communications related to global health issues. With over 15 years of experience, Melanie advises clients on developments concerning organizations such as WHO and WTO, focusing on topics like pandemic preparedness and digital health. As an External Consultant for the Geneva International Center of Humanitarian Demining, Melanie contributes expertise in international law and governance. Previous roles include Country Manager for Brazil at Speyside and various academic positions in international law across prestigious institutions, including Yale Law School and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies. Melanie holds a Ph.D. in International Law from the Geneva Graduate Institute and has experience in both management and consultancy within governmental and non-governmental contexts.