Francesca H.

Francesca H. is an experienced communications professional specializing in public health advocacy, currently serving as the Director of Communications at Population Council since February 2025. Prior to this role, Francesca held the position of Vice President for Communications & Advocacy at Global Health Strategies from June 2014 to January 2025, providing strategic counsel on health initiatives in low and middle-income countries. Francesca's previous experiences include research and project assistance roles at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Ifakara Health Institute, a policy analyst and communications coordinator position at The Institute for Family Health, and advocacy coordination at the Indian Network for People Living with HIV. Francesca holds a Master of Public Health from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in History and English from the University of Pennsylvania.