Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
Flaminia Ortenzi is a skilled researcher specializing in food systems transformation and nutrition, currently serving as a Research Associate at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) since November 2022. In this role, Flaminia co-leads research projects focusing on the affordability of nutritious foods in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and the development of a new nutrient profiling system for nutritional assessments. Previous experience includes serving as a Global Health Research Consultant for the World Health Organization, where Flaminia assessed maternal and child care and noncommunicable disease (NCD) integration in healthcare systems. Flaminia has also held consultant positions with UNICEF and GAIN, contributing to significant research on aflatoxin exposure and food systems in various regions, and has a strong academic background with a Master of Science in Global Health from the University of Geneva.