Carlie Congdon is a dedicated public health professional with extensive experience in implementing health programs in underserved communities. She holds a Masters of Science in Public Health from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, with a focus on Global Environmental Health Sciences. Carlie's passion for achieving progress towards global health equity is exemplified by her prior work as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Vanuatu, where she supported local health workers to improve infrastructure and service delivery for reproductive health, antenatal care, and water and sanitation-related programs. Additionally, her role as a Technical Advisor for CRVS and the Global Grants Program at Vital Strategies includes providing support to country teams and grantees to ensure effective project implementation.

Carlie served as a Senior Associate Director of Programs at the END Fund, overseeing numerous programs across Rwanda, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Afghanistan. During her tenure at the END Fund, she evaluated program outcomes, provided technical assistance on NTD programming, capacity building and organizational development, and played an instrumental role in developing health programs.

Outside of her professional commitments, Carlie is actively involved in various volunteer roles, such as being a board member for the Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Association in New York City, a volunteer runner with Back on My Feet, and an avid park-goer. She brings a wealth of leadership and organizational skills, an unwavering commitment to public health, and a passion for creating equitable health programs.