Zeleka Yeraswork A. Knowles

Zeleka Yeraswork A. Knowles is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in global health and partnership development. Currently serving as a Global Partnership Advisor in the Innovation Unit at the United Nations Population Fund since October 2021, Zeleka previously held positions such as Global Innovations for Character Development at the Templeton World Charity Foundation and Executive Director at Hands For Hunger. Zeleka also worked with the Bahamas Ministry of Health as an HIV Prevention Coordinator and served as a Technical Advisor for the World Health Organization. Prior roles include Program Manager and Senior Advisor at the Clinton Health Access Initiative, specializing in initiatives for Ethiopian rural healthcare and hospital management. Zeleka holds a Master's Degree in International Affairs with a focus on Africa from Columbia University, a Certificate in International Healthcare Management from Yale University, and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Tufts University.