Gemma Andriessen

Gemma Andriessen is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in international development and health systems advocacy, currently serving as a Senior Portfolio Manager at Amref Flying Doctors NL since July 2017. Gemma has held various roles, including Manager of Programmes & Alliances and Senior Programme Advisor, focusing on proposal development, partnership building, and program coordination in maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, and WASH initiatives. Prior experience includes serving as Regional Programme Manager at Dance4Life, managing programs across Kenya, Uganda, and Ghana, and engaging in projects related to women's rights and HIV/AIDS at Hivos. Earlier career stages included roles as a research intern and project assistant within esteemed organizations such as SNV, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Oxfam Novib, accompanied by a strong academic background in international development from Radboud University and Wageningen University & Research.