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Louise Makau Barasa Drph

Senior Director, Programs at The END Fund

Louise Makau Barasa has a diverse work experience spanning various sectors and organizations. Louise is currently working as the Director of Programs at The END Fund since December 2020. Prior to this, Louise served as a Visiting Scientist-Principal Investigator at the Harvard University Dana-Farber Cancer Institute from August 2018.

Louise'sexperience also includes working as a Global Public Health Consultant at Tidings Research Inc. from February 2017 to July 2021. In this role, they provided expertise in global health strategic planning, partnerships, and disease prevention and control initiatives, focusing on areas such as HIV/AIDS, Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), cholera prevention, infant and maternal health, and population studies on cancer prevention and control practices.

Louise has also worked as an Adjunct Professor of Public Health at West Chester University of Pennsylvania from January 2018 to June 2021, where they shared their knowledge and expertise with students in the field of public health.

Earlier in their career, they held various roles at Geneva Global, including Senior Program Director from January 2015 to January 2017, Chief of Party and Program Director from January 2011 to December 2014, Program Director from August 2008 to December 2010, Senior Sector Analyst from January 2006 to July 2008, and Research Analyst from January 2004 to December 2005. During their time at Geneva Global, Louise provided strategic leadership, oversaw program implementation, conducted research, and developed partnerships in areas such as education, infectious diseases, economic empowerment, and environmental restoration.

Before joining Geneva Global, they worked as a Trading Assistant at Capital Analysts Inc. from 2001 to 2003, where they executed trades, managed client accounts, and implemented operational improvements.

Through their various roles, Louise Makau Barasa has gained extensive experience in program management, research, policy development, and strategic leadership in the fields of global health, cancer management, education, and international development.

Louise Makau Barasa, DrPH, has a diverse educational background focused on health policy, management, and international business. Louise completed their Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) in Health Leadership and Management at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2013 to 2016. During this time, their studies were centered around health policy and management.

Prior to their DrPH, Louise pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Global Economic Development from Eastern University, which they completed from 2000 to 2003. This program honed their expertise in the field of global economic development and equipped their with the necessary knowledge and skills in this area.

Before their MS degree, Louise obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in International Business from the Paris ESLSCA Business School. Louise attended this institution from 1996 to 1999, focusing on various aspects of international business.

In addition to their formal education, Louise Makau Barasa holds a certification in NASD Series 7. The institution they received this certification from is the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The specific month and year of obtention are currently unknown.

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