Kerry Zaleski

Kerry Zaleski has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Their most recent position is as a Business Development Specialist at Planet Aid, Inc, which they started in 2021. Prior to this, Kerry was a Project Specialist/Thought Partner at The Institute for Collective Wellbeing from January to December 2021.

From 2016 to 2021, Kerry worked at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in various roles. They were the Co-Director of the Great Lakes Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) from March to August 2021. They also served as a Project Manager at the Population Health Institute from November 2019 to February 2021, and as an Evaluation Coordinator for the Opioid Harm Prevention Program from May 2016 to November 2019.

Prior to their tenure at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, from 2009 to 2016, Kerry worked as a Program Development and Evaluation Specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Extension. During this time, they provided technical support and capacity building for staff and partners in developing and evaluating integrated programs to address disparities in health, education, income, and justice.

Before that, from 2004 to 2009, Kerry worked at Oxfam GB. They held roles such as Global Advisor-Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV and AIDS, Humanitarian Support Personnel-HIV Coordinator, Public Health Coordinator, and Public Health Advisor. They provided technical and managerial support, developed project strategies, and facilitated participatory approaches in various countries.

In 2004, Kerry also volunteered as a Public Health Volunteer at International Medical Corps, supporting survey work and program planning in Liberia. They started their career in 2003 as a Sexual and Reproductive Health Intern at Gambia Family Planning Association- New World for Youth Program.

Additionally, Kerry has previous experience as a Program Coordinator at Northwest Center from 2001 to 2002, and as a Program Manager at Manyu Health Organization from 2000 to 2001. They also served as a Supervisor at Fremont Public Association from 1997 to 2000, where they supervised home care services and facilitated HIV continuing education.

Overall, Kerry Zaleski has a wealth of experience in program development, evaluation, coordination, and management in various sectors, with a focus on public health, mental health, and social justice.

Kerry Zaleski obtained a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree in International Health and Development from Tulane University in 2003. Prior to that, Kerry earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1995. During their time at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, from 1993 to 1994, Kerry also studied Medical Anthropology and the Kiswahili language at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), although they did not earn a specific degree in that field.

In terms of additional certifications, Kerry obtained a Certified Worksite Wellness Specialist (CWWS) certification from the National Wellness Institute in February 2021. In August 2018, they received a Project Management Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In March 2013, Kerry obtained the Minimum Initial Service Package for Reproductive Health in Crisis Situations certification from The Women's Refugee Commission. They also hold a Certified Wellness Practitioner certification from the National Wellness Institute, which they obtained in March 2018. Additionally, Kerry obtained the HIV and AIDS Fundamentals, Prevention and Workplace Instructor certification from the American Red Cross - Seattle/King County Chapter in 1998, although the specific month is not provided.