Caya Lewis Atkins

Brings over 20 years of professional experience in multisectoral international management, governance, policy development and analysis, and community engagement in public health, HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and healthcare quality. Extensive experience collaborating and negotiating with high-ranking members of governments, multilateral organizations, NGOs, foundations, CSOs and the private sector on data-driven interventions for public health challenges. Exemplary track record as a director, facilitator, implementer, and designer of team-driven solutions for critical policy and program imperatives in the U.S., Africa, Europe, Central Asia. Demonstrated ability to communicate and operate in a multi-cultural environment, exhibiting excellent diplomacy, tact, judgment, flexibility, and leadership. Professional expertise includes U.S. and global public health, HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health and rights, adolescent health, community advocacy and capacity building, health equity and the Affordable Care Act (ACA/Obamacare). Relevant Skills: • Strong oral and written communication skills • Ability to manage multiple projects and programs operating concurrently • Strong capacity to direct and oversee multi-functional programs involving a broad and complex range of public health issues • Ability to collaborate with multiple and diverse stakeholders and facilitate decisions on complex technical, programmatic, strategic and financial issues • Ability to monitor and track comprehensive and substantial data, and interpret complex legislative, regulatory, and/or policy guidance