Serigne Mbacke Loum

Serigne Mbacke LOUM is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program management and public health nutrition. Currently serving as a Senior Programme Policy Officer and Head of Programme at the World Food Programme since February 2015, Serigne has held various leadership roles, including Head of Nutrition and Deputy Emergency Coordinator at the International Medical Corps, where coordination of the Ebola response in Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia was key. Prior positions include Country Director and Head of Area Office at Counterpart International, focusing on food education and health initiatives funded by organizations such as USDA and World Bank. Early career involvement spans roles in the West African Health Organization, Africare, and the Government of Senegal, along with educational credentials that include a Master's degree in Public Health Nutrition from Université Senghor and a Certificate in Executive Leadership from the University of Oxford.