Katja Meijaard

Katja M. is a seasoned policy officer specializing in global health and development, currently serving as the Senior Policy Officer at the Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, focusing on pandemic preparedness and health access initiatives. Previous roles include Program Manager at Amsterdam Vitaal & Gezond, overseeing collaborative health transformation projects, and Policy Adviser for the COVID-19 response at the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor in St. Maarten. Katja M. has extensive experience in health policy, crisis management, and international affairs, with a history of coordinating significant conferences and health strategies during tenure at the Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Global Health and Development from University College London and a Bachelor’s degree from Amsterdam University College, complemented by various programs in the United States and Hong Kong.