Amina Keita
Conroe,US
Summary
Passionate Global Health and International Development professional with a strong background in public health projects, applied research, and field-based program implementation in low-resource settings. Skilled in data analysis, project management, and cross-cultural communication, with demonstrated success in designing and delivering health intervention strategies. Proven contributor to successful USAID-funded and community-based health initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Analyst
Dexis Consulting Group
Washington, USA
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Served as Budget Lead, managing a $150M portfolio of 70 USAID global projects.
- Produced financial analyses, budget forecasts, and performance reports presented to USAID leadership and U.S. Congress, influencing strategic funding allocations.
- Monitored program implementation, tracked deliverables, and ensured compliance with USAID regulations.
- Advanced private sector engagement strategies by leveraging data insights to inform cross-sectoral health and development programming.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure that all aspects of the program are properly implemented according to established guidelines.
Program Assistant
Credence Management Solutions
Washington, USA
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Oversaw heavy load of administrative tasks while verifying accuracy and prompt completion of paperwork.
- Prepared dashboards, briefing materials, and program summaries for USAID senior leadership.
- Supported budget tracking and resource allocation for Maternal andChild Health initiatives.
- Developed training materials and facilitated onboarding for new staff members.
- Maintained detailed records of all program activities, data collection, and evaluation.
Case Manager
Housing Counseling Services Inc.
Washington, USA
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of veteran families.
- Collaborated with local organizations to strengthen service delivery and improve client outcomes.
- Maintained case documentation and submitted reports in compliance with program requirements.
- Facilitated workshops on housing stabilization and financial literacy to enhance community resilience.
- Researched and analyzed community needs to determine program directions and goals.
Community Health Support Agent
U.S. Peace Corps
, Senegal
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Led maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) initiatives with a focus on nutrition, IYCF, and malnutrition prevention in rural communities.
- Collaborated with health posts, religious leaders, NGOs, and government partners to integrate community health interventions into national strategies and ensure sustainability.
- Wrote and managed two USAID-funded grants, supporting 37 health workers and 400 caregivers in behavior change communication to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
- Generated and delivered reports, program review presentations and other program status updates.
Refugee Community Resettlement Coordinator
Catholic Community Services
Tucson, USA
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Guided newly arrived refugee families through integration processes including housing, healthcare, and employment access.
- Conducted needs assessments and developed individualized resettlement plans to support adaptation and self-sufficiency.
- Strengthened coordination with local agencies to improve community-based service delivery and expand refugee support systems.
- Facilitated cultural orientation sessions and workshops on benefits enrollment, education, and job readiness.
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Global Health Policy
George Washington University
Washington , DC 08.2020 - 08/2023
Bachelor of Arts - Global Health & Development
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 08.2011 - 08/2017
Skills
- Program Management
- Maternal, Newborn & Child Health
- Capacity Building
- Health Systems Strengthening
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Data analysis
- Budget management
- Proficient in STATA
Languages
- English, Native Proficiency
- French, Native Proficiency
- Maninka, Native Proficiency
- Pulaar, Professional Proficiency
Relevant Coursework Licenses Certifications
- Monitoring & Evaluation for Global Health Programs - GWU Short Course
- Global Health eLearning: Cervical Cancer Prevention in Low-resource Settings (11/01/20)
- Global Health eLearning: Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health (09/01/20)
- Global Health eLearning: Case Management of Childhood Illness (09/01/20)
- Global Health eLearning: Demographic and Health Surveys Data Use (09/01/20)
- Global Health eLearning: Mortality Surveillance Methods and Strategies (09/01/20)
- Global Health eLearning: Governance and Health (09/01/20)
Personal Information
Citizenship: US citizen
Timeline
Program Analyst
Dexis Consulting Group
11.2023 - 02.2025
Program Assistant
Credence Management Solutions
10.2022 - 11.2023
Case Manager
Housing Counseling Services Inc.
06.2021 - 08.2022
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Global Health Policy
George Washington University
08.2020 - 08/2023
Community Health Support Agent
U.S. Peace Corps
02.2018 - 03.2020
Refugee Community Resettlement Coordinator
Catholic Community Services
08.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Global Health & Development
University of Arizona
08.2011 - 08/2017