Louisa Ayebare

International Development Economist with two Masters degrees- Master of Public Health (MPH), an additional Masters in Humanitarianism, Conflict, and Development, over 10 years of professional experience in humanitarian response, accountability to affected populations, public health, and project management across multiple regions including Europe, East, Central, and West Africa, the Middle East, and North Africa. I have specialized in refugee support, humanitarian research, information management, mental health and risk communication, working with top international organizations such as WHO, UNAIDS, UNHCR, WFP, CHAI and IOM. I have successfully led large, cross-functional teams and developed strategies for public health interventions, market systems development, and livelihood enhancement for vulnerable populations, especially refugees. My expertise includes project management, monitoring and evaluation, knowledge sharing, donor and grant relations, as well as corporate communication. With a proven ability to navigate complex environments, I have spearheaded public health emergency preparedness for large-scale sporting events like the Olympics, FIFA World Cup and have championed refugee-related initiatives focusing on livelihoods, market access, health and education.