Kenia Guimaraes

A dedicated International public health/global health & international development professional with over a decade of professional experience. Extensive experience in project management, operational skills designing projects and training, implementing, monitoring and evaluating projects in over 30 countries in Africa, Asia, LAC Latin America & Caribbean, Europe and North America. Competencies coupled with extensive solid work addressing a wide range of health issues, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, showcasing a deep commitment to improving the health and well-being of vulnerable populations, especially children, women, elderly and migrants. Robust multilingual skills (Portuguese, English, Spanish and French), cross-cultural and strategic communication competency coordenating and working with diverse and multicultural teams in various international organizations including UN agencies, NGOs and Government Organizations. Interested in various aspects of public health, including social behavior change, health promotion and education, social policy and management, tackling health inequalities, gender equality, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the complexities within the field in research, policy and advocacy. Likewise passionate about healthy aging and the impact of climate change on migration, gender, health access, education and social inclusion, further addressing emerging challenges in the global health landscape. Keen to expand my knowledge and skills in digital health, access to healthcare, disease prevention, and humanitarian crises response reflects a proactive approach to staying informed and adapting to evolving health needs, diversity and inclusion utilizing social determinants of health indicators and epidemiological data to drive positive health outcomes to serve as evidence-based practices and improving health equity.