Kathy Calvin

Kathy Calvin

Kathy Calvin is president and chief executive officer of the United Nations Foundation. Her career has spanned work in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. She is a passionate advocate for multi-sector problem-solving, U.S. leadership on global issues, and the inclusion of women at all levels and in all sectors.

Latest Articles

Opinion: Lifesaving solutions to climate change we need to talk about

Opinion: Lifesaving solutions to climate change we need to talk about

over 7 years ago // Climate change

In recognition of the Global Climate Action Summit, United Nations Foundation chief Kathy Calvin draws attention to the climate change solutions supporting healthier lives, economies, and environments.

Opinion: Family planning gives women a future. It shouldn't be up for debate.

Opinion: Family planning gives women a future. It shouldn't be up for debate.

over 7 years ago // Family planning

On World Population Day, two United Nations leaders look back at the challenges and successes of 50 years of family planning efforts.

A global movement for change

A global movement for change

almost 11 years ago // action/2015

Today will show us how we'll turn global decisions into local action this year, writes United Nations Foundation CEO Kathy Calvin in this guest commentary. A look at why more than 50 countries have activities planned for Jan. 15.

Universal access to reproductive health care: A global obligation and opportunity

Universal access to reproductive health care: A global obligation and opportunity

over 11 years ago // World Contraception Day

Ensuring universal access to contraception is a global obligation to empower women and girls, improve global health, strengthen societies and advance human rights, U.N. Foundation CEO Kathy Calvin writes in the first of a series of Gates Foundation blogs leading to World Contraception Day.

Global goals that matter

Global goals that matter

over 11 years ago // #MDGmomentum

Now is the time to recommit to eradicating poverty and increasing opportunity around the globe, writes Kathy Calvin, president and CEO of the United Nations Foundation, to mark the beginning of MDG500, a campaign with Devex to build momentum toward the Millennium Development Goals over the approximately 500 days until the target date for achievement.