Kristy Kade

Kristy Kade has extensive experience in public health advocacy and leadership, currently serving as a member of Chief since August 2022. As Chief Executive Officer of the White Ribbon Alliance since September 2017, Kristy Kade has led the implementation of a strategic plan that expanded the organization’s focus from maternal health to a comprehensive approach encompassing reproductive, maternal, and newborn health and rights. Previously, Kristy Kade held various leadership roles at PATH, including Director of Advocacy and Programs and Director of Policy and Advocacy, where responsibilities included launching maternal and newborn health initiatives across multiple countries. Earlier experience includes positions at Pathfinder International, Harvard School of Public Health, and the Ministry of Health in Thailand. Kristy Kade holds a Master of Public Health from Boston University and a Bachelor of Arts from Ohio Wesleyan University.