Next Frontier Advisors
Bonnie Bender is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in health consulting and program management, currently serving as Managing Partner at Next Frontier Advisors since January 2024. As an Independent Consultant at Bender Global Health Consulting LLC since August 2017, Bonnie Bender specializes in senior advisory services encompassing strategy development, program structuring, and fundraising. Previously, Bonnie Bender spent 15 years at the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative, where roles included Regional Director for Africa and Senior Director of Program Operations, responsible for overseeing substantial program budgets and developing initiatives to expand IAVI's presence in Africa. Educational credentials include a Master of Public Health degree from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Vassar College.
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Next Frontier Advisors
Next Frontier Advisors is a scientific consulting firm that delivers strategic advisory services to optimize and advance R&D for improved global health. NFA is built around a network model that harnesses decades of technical and functional expertise from industry and academia. We support commercial, philanthropic, and non-profit clients with end-to-end advisory services for vaccines and other biologics – from early-stage research to licensure and roll-out. Our approach ensures clients receive bespoke, evidence-based support tailored to the rapidly evolving research ecosystem. At the core of our business model lies a diverse pool of professionals who have spent decades at the forefront of their respective fields. Our network includes former industry leaders, academic experts, research scientists, and non-profit executives, each bringing a wealth of experience, deep technical knowledge, and vast experience to help clients achieve organizational goals.