Alexis Coppola
Asheville,NC
Summary
Experienced project management professional with 10+ years in international development, specializing in multi-country program management, global sub-agreements, and strategic partnerships. Proficient in financial management, procurement, compliance, and capacity building within complex health systems. Demonstrated success in overseeing global initiatives to enhance health outcomes, particularly in family planning and reproductive health.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Program Manager (PM) Promoted From PM
Population Services International, PSI
Washington, DC
02.2016 - Current
- Manage the Program Management Team (local and international) while fostering partnerships across a global consortium.
- Deliver Adolescents 360 (A360) solutions at scale by integrating key interventions within government systems for sustained impact.
- Ensure timely achievement of project deliverables and programmatic targets while actively presenting on A360 internally, to donors, and at external forums to facilitate knowledge sharing and sector-wide learning.
- Develop comprehensive business plans, including cost analyses, demonstrating value for money.
- Led internal work planning and oversee a $48 million budget in alignment with project goals and objectives.
- Facilitated effective collaboration, learning, and sharing across departments to design and award sub-agreements at PSI.
Program Manager Promoted From Program Officer
International Lifeline Fund
Washington, DC
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed a $2 million grant portfolio from donors including Generosity.org, Coca-Cola, Water to Thrive, Hilton Foundation, and GIZ. Acted as the primary point of contact responsible for creating reports, budget modifications, and communications materials.
- Designed and implemented systems and tools for grant, financial, and program management in the WASH and fuel-efficient stove sectors across three country offices, enhancing institutional capacity.
- Designed and implemented a monitoring framework for the WASH program, ensuring efficient data collection.
- Led online campaign that resulted in tenfold funding increase.
Program and Outreach Consultant
BeadforLife
Uganda
06.2011 - 03.2012
- Created income generation, sustainable farming, livelihood practices, and women empowerment program materials.
- Directed a partnership offering income generation programs to over 50 women with HIV/AIDS who were receiving medical services from Makerere University-Johns Hopkins University Care in Kampala.
Consultant
UNICEF
Uganda
11.2010 - 04.2011
- Coordinated implementation of Village Health Team and Integrated Community Case Management projects across 11 districts in Uganda by partnering with multiple organizations.
- Supervised supply chain for training materials and drugs treating malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhea.
Caseworker
Church World Service
Accra, Ghana & Nairobi, Kenya
05.2009 - 10.2010
- Conducted interviews with people of varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds in 11 countries to evaluate their eligibility for refugee status.
Economic Affairs Assistant
United States Embassy
Accra, Ghana
04.2008 - 04.2009
- Managed 50+ community-based development projects funded through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program and the President’s Emergency Fund for AIDS Relief.
- Conducted detailed research on economics, with a focus on providing insightful reports to decision-makers.
Health, Water, and Sanitation Volunteer
United States Peace Corps
Brekumanso, Ghana
09.2006 - 02.2008
- Implemented public health campaigns targeting family planning, malaria prevention, and nutrition in underserved rural communities for enhanced health outcomes.
Education
M.A. - Development Practice with a focus on Public Health
Emory University
Atlanta, GA08-2014
B.A. - Political Science and Gender Studies
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05-2006
Skills
- Sub-agreement design and compliance management
- Financial management and budget oversight
- Donor regulations and program management
- Partnership building and local partner engagement
- Procurement and subcontracting compliance
- Leadership in cross-functional teams and capacity building
- Multi-country project management and strategic oversight
Accomplishments
- President’s Excellence Award in Gender Studies
- Stephen Wood Political Theory Award
- David Warren Political Science Scholarship
Publications
- Data-Driven Program Adaptation and Continuous Improvement: A Case Study of the Adolescents 360 (A360) Project in Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Tanzania. Published on Gates Open Research on August 20, 2024.
- Adapting High-Impact Practices in Family Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences from Kenya, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe. Published in Global Health: Science and Practice on August 18, 2022.
- Implementing adaptive youth-centered adolescent sexual reproductive health programming: learning from the Adolescents 360 project in Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Nigeria. Publish on Gates Open Research on Mar 25, 2022.
- Aligning Contraception with Family and Life Goals of Married Adolescent Girls in Northern Nigeria: The Case of Matasa Matan Arewa. Published on A360 Learning Hub / PSI, January 15, 2021.
Timeline
Senior Program Manager (PM) Promoted From PM
Population Services International, PSI
02.2016 - Current
Program Manager Promoted From Program Officer
International Lifeline Fund
10.2014 - 01.2016
Program and Outreach Consultant
BeadforLife
06.2011 - 03.2012
Consultant
UNICEF
11.2010 - 04.2011
Caseworker
Church World Service
05.2009 - 10.2010
Economic Affairs Assistant
United States Embassy
04.2008 - 04.2009
Health, Water, and Sanitation Volunteer
United States Peace Corps
09.2006 - 02.2008
M.A. - Development Practice with a focus on Public Health
Emory University
B.A. - Political Science and Gender Studies
University of Rhode Island
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