Soe Soe Aye Htun
Elmsford,USA
Summary
Senior public health and health policy professional with extensive experience in global health programs and health systems strengthening. Demonstrated success in managing multi-country donor-funded portfolios, driving impactful outcomes through effective advocacy and collaboration. Currently pursuing a DrPH with a focus on health economics and emergency response.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Intern and NYSPHA Policy and Advocacy Committee Member
New York State Public Health Association
New York
2026.04 - Current
- Supported public health legislation and funding priorities through advocacy efforts at the state and local levels
- Collaborated with board members and committee leadership to plan and execute advocacy events, increasing community engagement
- Drafted policy memos and statements, contributing to website updates that enhanced public health advocacy efforts
- Tracked and compiled NYC legislative calendar, aligning City Council sessions and budget timelines with advocacy initiatives
- Monitor and disseminate updates on legislative priorities
PLP Tutor, Graduate Assistant & Researcher (Co-Principal Investigator)
New York Medical College
Valhalla, USA
2025.09 - Current
- Co-led university research projects, contributing to study design, data analysis, and dissemination of findings to advance knowledge.
- Facilitated academic support, enhancing peers' skills and clarifying assignment expectations to improve understanding.
- Guided classmates in developing effective study strategies and problem-solving approaches, fostering academic success.
Program Director & Chief of Party (Consortium Projects)
Zenith Technical Resource Initiative
Yangon, Myanmar
2022.02 - 2023.12
- Led technical and strategic direction for two multi-partner consortium projects in conflict-affected settings, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Coordinated 12 local NGOs/CBOs across 6 states and 1 region, managing sub-awards and ensuring compliance and performance standards were met.
- Donors: Access to Health Fund (USAID, UK Aid, Sida, SDC, ADB via UNOPS).
- Portfolio: USD 2.3M.
Deputy Director - Family Health
Population Services International
Yangon, Myanmar
2019.10 - 2022.01
- Led SRH policy advocacy and national programs to enhance access to SRH/FP, MNCH, nutrition, health financing/UHC, and NCDs.
- Oversaw budgeting, financial monitoring, and donor reporting to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
- Donors: USAID, Access to Health Fund, CIFF, STBF, Abbott Laboratories.
- Portfolio: USD 10.2M.
Senior Programmatic & M&E Expert
PwC - Local Fund Agent, Global Fund
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Facilitated Global Fund funding decisions for portfolios valued at USD 450M, contributing to strategic resource allocation.
- Evaluated performance and data quality of HIV, TB, and Malaria grants across four countries to ensure alignment with funding criteria.
- Donor: The Global Fund to Fight Against HIV/AIDS (GFATM)
- Portfolio: USD 450 M.
Senior Manager (Program & M&E)
Jhpiego (Johns Hopkins Affiliate)
Myanmar
2014.01 - 2015.01
- Oversaw portfolio of USD 10M, aligning project strategies with organizational goals to maximize impact.
- Led national planning, budgeting, and M&E systems for MNCH projects, ensuring effective performance reporting to meet donor requirements.
- Managed donor relationship with 3MDG Fund (UNOPS), facilitating timely communication and reporting on project outcomes.
Education
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) - Health Policy & Management
New York Medical College
New York2026-06
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Social & Behavioral Health Concentration
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland2012-01
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
University of Medicine (I)
Yangon, Myanmar2004-01
Skills
- Advocacy
- Health Policy
- Program Leadership
- Learning (MEL)
- Monitoring
- Evaluation
- Grant Writing
- Grant Management
- Donor Management
- Data Analysis
- Stata
- Excel
- Power BI
- Qualtrics
- Data Visualization
- Collaboration Strategies
- Community Engagement
Certifications And Memberships
- Certified in Public Health (CPH)
- American Public Health Association (APHA)
- New York State Public Health Association (NYSPHA)
- Myanmar Fulbright Alumni Association (Executive Member)
References
Available upon request
Teaching And Academic Service
- Peer Learning Partners Tutor (CPH Exam Prep), NYMC, Led competency-based exam review for Certified in Public Health (CPH) candidates.
- Curriculum Review Committee, NYMC, Spring 2026, Contributed to approval of a new manuscript based on the DrPH dissertation option.
- Policy & Advocacy Committee Member, NYSPHA, Supported NYC health policy advocacy and legislative tracking.
- Abstract reviewer, 2026 APHA annual meeting and expo
- Abstract reviewer, International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) – 2023, 2025
Research
- Doctoral Dissertation, Assessing the Economic Value of Childhood Immunization in the United States (NYMC).
- Ongoing RCT (Co-PI), Virtual Tai Chi for Chronic Low Back Pain—clinical and cost outcomes.
- Manuscript under review, PLOS Digital Health (health IT capital intensity & hospital financial performance).
Timeline
Public Health Intern and NYSPHA Policy and Advocacy Committee Member
New York State Public Health Association
2026.04 - Current
PLP Tutor, Graduate Assistant & Researcher (Co-Principal Investigator)
New York Medical College
2025.09 - Current
Program Director & Chief of Party (Consortium Projects)
Zenith Technical Resource Initiative
2022.02 - 2023.12
Deputy Director - Family Health
Population Services International
2019.10 - 2022.01
Senior Programmatic & M&E Expert
PwC - Local Fund Agent, Global Fund
2015.01 - 2016.01
Senior Manager (Program & M&E)
Jhpiego (Johns Hopkins Affiliate)
2014.01 - 2015.01
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) - Health Policy & Management
New York Medical College
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Social & Behavioral Health Concentration
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
University of Medicine (I)