Kathryn Irwin is an international communications and advocacy specialist who has worked with UNICEF, INGOs, governments, and foundations. Before joining Nursing Now, she worked on the launch of the STAR Ghana Foundation for Christian Aid, and has served as the interim chief of communications and advocacy with UNICEF China, and as head of international and donor communications with Christian Aid.

Kathryn Nwajiaku-Dahou is the director of politics and governance at ODI global affairs thinktank.

Kathryn Pritchard joined the Open Data Institute in July 2015 as an international services intern to support projects for ODI’s Services and Policy teams. She is entering her final year reading for a degree in philosophy, politics and economics at Balliol College, Oxford. Her study is increasingly focused on the modern history of developed and developing states. She joined the ODI to experience a team driving forward institutional change firsthand.

Kathryn Sidlowski is completing a Master's degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution at American University’s School of International Service.

Kathryne Bomberger is the director-general of the International Commission on Missing Persons. She has worked in the field of international relations, human rights, politics and conflict prevention for the last 20 years. Since 1998, she has led the development of ICMP. She was appointed ICMP Director-General in 2004.

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.

Kathy Spahn is President and Chief Executive Officer of Helen Keller Intl, a global organization that partners with communities to overcome long standing cycles of poverty by providing the essential building blocks of good health, sound nutrition and clear vision, helping millions of people create lasting change in their own lives. Ms. Spahn serves on the Boards of Directors of the Access to Nutrition Initiative and InterAction.

Katie Bunten-Wamaru is co-CEO of the African Visionary Fund. She is a fundraiser and strategist with over 12 years of experience in nonprofit management and eight years working in East Africa. While in East Africa, Katie witnessed firsthand the inequities within the philanthropic sector as well as the power of community-led development. As co-CEO, Katie is laser focused on driving more resources to high-impact African visionaries. Prior to her current role, Katie worked with the Segal Family Foundation as the director of strategy, spearheading the African Visionary Fellowship.

Katie Dain is CEO at the NCD Alliance, a global network of civil society organizations dedicated to transforming the fight against noncommunicable diseases. Dain has worked with the NCD Alliance since its founding in 2009. She is widely recognized as a leading advocate and expert on NCDs and co-chairs the World Health Organization’s Civil Society Working Group on NCDs.