Kim Seifert-Ahanda
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Dependable, results-driven leader with a passion for elevating team performance in fast-paced, customer-centric environments. Known for exceptional service, inclusive mentorship, and the ability to inspire diverse teams through collaboration and innovation. Bring specialized skills in behavior-change communication and global experience across 20+ countries, paired with a foundation in Nutrition and a genuine enthusiasm for coffee culture. Ready to reimagine “what I can become” and contribute to Nespresso through purpose-driven, people-focused leadership.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Advisor & Division Lead
USAID - Bureau Of Global Health
Washington, United States
07.2022 - Current
- Led 'Priority Populations, Integration & Rights' division to promote health equity for marginalized groups, managing 40 staff globally.
- Executed quarterly data analyses to identify challenges and inform programming improvements.
- Conducted Continuous Quality Improvement assessments to elevate service quality.
- Delivered strategic vision and technical guidance in Social Behavior Change marketing to boost service uptake and preventive behaviors.
Office Director, Health
USAID
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Directed and managed a $140 million health portfolio, achieving significant growth.
- Oversaw daily office operations to ensure efficient workflow and productivity.
- Led a team of 26 staff to consistently meet organizational goals.
- Drove COVID-19 response initiatives that promoted preventive behaviors through strategic communication.
- Overcame critical supply chain disruptions by establishing innovative partnerships.
- Fostered cross-functional collaborations with NGOs, international entities, communities, and governments for enhanced impact and sustainability.
Senior Behavior Change Advisor
USAID - Bureau Of Global Health
Washington, DC
07.2012 - 12.2019
- Provided strategic vision in Social Behavior Change addressing global health challenges.
- Collaborated with teams to enhance behavior change innovations and best practices.
- Analyzed data to inform decision-making and improve behavior change programming.
- Conducted Continuous Quality Improvement field assessments to enhance quality of services.
Director of Programming & Training
US Peace Corps
Yaounde, Cameroon
07.2009 - 06.2012
- Facilitated training and mentorship for over 200 Volunteers annually, ages 20 to 80.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through stakeholder feedback and engagement initiatives.
- Supervised 12 full-time program staff and more than 30 training personnel, establishing and monitoring annual workplans.
- Forged partnerships with government ministries and local, international, and multilateral organizations to enhance program impact and sustainability.
- Created innovative programming initiatives to boost community engagement and volunteer support.
Associate Director of Community Health
US Peace Corps
Yaounde, Cameroon
07.2004 - 07.2009
- Directed Community Health program designing, managing, and monitoring strategic plans and budget.
- Supervised 30 Health Volunteers annually, focusing on performance planning and training for effective outreach.
- Managed cross-functional teams to enhance organizational effectiveness and project delivery.
- Acted as liaison between Volunteers and host country counterparts to enhance relations and reduce risks.
Program Manager/Senior Program Manager
Johns Hopkins University, Center for Communication Programs
Baltimore, MD
12.1996 - 06.2004
- Provided technical, programmatic and financial management backstopping support for teams across Africa and the Caribbean.
- Developed project timelines and coordinated resources for enhanced program execution.
- Designed innovative health promotion interventions, based on formative research and strategic planning, to address challenging health behaviors.
- Supported Community-Facility dialogues facilitating exchange to address misconceptions and foster partnerships for development.
Education
Master - Public Health
Tulane University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Foods
University of Vermont
Quantitative Methods Certificate -
Harvard University
Skills
- Inclusive leadership
- Collaboration
- Resourcefulness
- Management
- Strategic planning
- Data fluency and analysis
- Results orientation
- Cross-cultural communication
- Customer service excellence
- Reliability
Languages
French, professional
Spanish, novice
Fulfulde, conversational
Volunteer Service
- Nutritional Counselor, Whitman Walker Clinic, Langley Park MD
- Independent Researcher/Iodine Deficiency Diseases, supporting Dr. Lantum, Cameroon
- Community Health Worker, Peace Corps/Cameroon
Countries Lived
Cameroon - Cote d’Ivoire - United States - Zimbabwe
Countries Worked
Benin - Cameroon - Central African Republic - Colombia - Cote d’Ivoire - Eswatini - Ethiopia - Gabon - Ghana - Guatemala - Guinea - Haiti - Jamaica - Malawi - Mali - Senegal - South Africa - Tanzania - Togo - Uganda - Zambia - Zimbabwe
Timeline
Senior Technical Advisor & Division Lead
USAID - Bureau Of Global Health
07.2022 - Current
Office Director, Health
USAID
12.2019 - 06.2022
Senior Behavior Change Advisor
USAID - Bureau Of Global Health
07.2012 - 12.2019
Director of Programming & Training
US Peace Corps
07.2009 - 06.2012
Associate Director of Community Health
US Peace Corps
07.2004 - 07.2009
Program Manager/Senior Program Manager
Johns Hopkins University, Center for Communication Programs
12.1996 - 06.2004
Master - Public Health
Tulane University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Foods
University of Vermont
Quantitative Methods Certificate -
Harvard University