Pat Sadate-Ngatchou, PhD, MPH, currently serves as the Global Health Security Director at Jacobs and as an independent consultant at PnP AHEAD LLC, with additional roles as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington since February 2018. Pat has extensive experience in global health, particularly in emerging infectious diseases and health security, having contributed as the Program Director at FHI 360 and held various technical leadership positions focused on laboratory systems strengthening across multiple countries. Previous roles include advisory positions at the Clinton Health Access Initiative and significant research contributions in epidemiology at the University of Washington. Academic credentials include a PhD in Biochemistry and a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology, complemented by professional certifications in medical technology and biomedical regulatory affairs.