25
Years of
experience
Professional Bio:
Jessica Rockwood, President of International Public Health Advisors, has worked for over 25 years in international development at the intersection of public and private sector engagement to reach global targets in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Ms. Rockwood has extensive experience in providing technical assistance in many sub-Saharan African countries developing awareness campaigns, advocacy and resource mobilization efforts, private sector engagement, public policies, and funding mechanisms for the control and elimination of malaria and other diseases, including HIV/AIDS and Neglected Tropical Diseases. She has particular expertise in the market dynamics, financing, procurement, and partnership practices of donor agencies, including conducting evaluations to measure results and developing toolkits to improve adherence to policies and recommendations to streamline multifaceted projects.
Senior advisory and consulting services have been provided to Alliance for Malaria Prevention/IFRC, BASF Public Health, CDC Foundation, Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, ISGlobal, JC Flowers Foundation, Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication Programs, RBM Partnership to End Malaria, UNDESA/DSD, United Nations Foundation, World Bank, and corporate clients in sectors including public health, agriculture, urban transportation, and energy efficiency.
Skills & Expertise:
Private Sector Engagement; Stakeholder Engagement; Proposal Writing; Global Health; Policy Development; Program/Project Management; Localization / Capacity Strengthening; Climate & Resilience; Humanitarian Assistance
Sectors of Work:
International Development; Public Health; Climate & Environment; Human Rights; Technology & Innovation
Languages Spoken:
English
