Vina Smith-Ramakrishnan
Washington,DC
Summary
Global health professional with 6 years of experience in health equity, policy, and advocacy. Passionate about human rights, gender equity, and reproductive justice. Tireless advocate for women, LGBTQ+ people, and people of color globally.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Fellow
The Century Foundation
01.2022 - Current
- Tracking and analyzing health policy issues with a gender and racial equity lens
- Drafting and editing commentaries, reports, and op-eds on timely health care topics
- Conducting research on maternal and reproductive health priorities
- Project managing grant deliverables and research initiatives
- Building relationships with external partners and stakeholders by working in collaboration with Congressional offices and caucuses, participating in coalitions, and providing guidance to federal agencies
- Planning, organizing, and participating in high-level events, such as Congressional briefings
Research Associate
Population Institute
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Drafted, edited, and published reports, policy briefs, and fact sheets on global development, human rights, gender equality, and family planning
- Conducted research on country-level public health and gender equality programs in Ethiopia and Guatemala
- Tracked international aid in the health sector
- Managed two interns and directly supervised their research projects
- Volunteered on Anti-Racism Initiative Task Force, proposed new ideas and approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization
Education
Master of Public Health - Global Health Policy
George Washington University
Washington05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
St. Lawrence University
Canton05.2018
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Public speaking
- Project management
- Health policy research, writing, and analysis
- Stata proficiency
- Policy advocacy
- Quantitative and qualitative research methods
Timeline
Fellow
The Century Foundation
01.2022 - Current
Research Associate
Population Institute
05.2020 - 01.2022
Master of Public Health - Global Health Policy
George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
St. Lawrence University
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