Samantha Chivers

Samantha Chivers serves as the Events Chair for the Women in Global Health DC Chapter, a role held since July 2020. Previously, Chivers was the Communications Lead at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), overseeing external affairs for the Global Health Policy Center from August 2019 to October 2021. Earlier experience includes serving as an Adviser on Partnerships and Communications for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, as well as consulting for the United Nations Foundation, where crucial partnerships on vaccination and antimicrobial resistance were managed. Additional roles encompassed senior positions in global policy and advocacy at 1,000 Days and campaign management at RESULTS (International) Australia, along with contributions to the United Nations and the International Organization for Migration. Educational qualifications include a Master's in International Public Health from the University of Sydney and various graduate certificates in health communications and political science, with ongoing studies at Harvard University.