Barbara Knittel

Barbara Knittel serves as a Senior Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor at JSI, leading the Data Analytics and Visualization Team and managing global health projects such as the Global Fund’s Data Use Initiative in West Africa and Atlantic Philanthropies’ evaluation at George Washington University. Knittel has a strong background in monitoring and evaluation, having held previous positions at JSI where responsibilities included framework development, data analysis, and capacity building. Prior experience includes consulting at Trickle Up and research at Tulane University, along with roles as a Social Enterprise Director and Youth Development Volunteer. Knittel holds a B.A. in Psychology from Beloit College and an MPH in Evaluation and Measurement in Global Health Systems and Development from Tulane University.