SAN FRANCISCO — When Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, convened Silicon Valley leaders at a lunch in the San Francisco Bay Area almost a year ago, the discussion centered on how to scale up private sector innovations so that vaccine deliveries can meet global health priorities while also benefiting the companies delivering the care.
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“If we are to succeed we will need your help,” wrote Seth Berkley, CEO of Gavi, in the email invitation. “As technology leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs, we believe that the solutions to many of these challenges are in many ways aligned with your own goals and are therefore asking for your input.”
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Catherine Cheney is a Senior Reporter for Devex. She covers the West Coast of the U.S., focusing on the role of technology and innovation in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. And she frequently represents Devex as a speaker and moderator. Prior to joining Devex, Catherine earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Yale University, worked as a web producer for POLITICO and reporter for World Politics Review, and helped to launch NationSwell. Catherine has reported from all over the world, and freelanced for outlets including the Atlantic and the Washington Post. She is also the West Coast ambassador for the Solutions Journalism Network, a nonprofit that trains and connects journalists to cover responses to problems.
