Gretchen Newby

Based on the available search results, I don't have enough specific information to confirm the exact role and affiliation you mentioned for Gretchen Newby. However, I can provide some relevant details about a person named Gretchen Newby who appears to work in related fields:

Gretchen Newby is the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Friends Outside, an organization that provides programs and services for incarcerated individuals and their families.13 She has a background in advocacy and policy work, particularly focusing on the rights of children with incarcerated parents.1

In addition to her work with Friends Outside, Gretchen Newby has been involved in research related to malaria elimination. She co-authored a review on mass drug administration for malaria and its operational challenges, published in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.2 This suggests she has expertise in public health interventions for malaria control.

While I couldn't find specific information about her role as Program Coordinator for the Vector Control Malaria Elimination Initiative at UCSF, her involvement in malaria-related research indicates she has experience in this field. It's possible that she holds or has held multiple positions across different organizations working on related issues.

Given the limited information available, I cannot confirm the exact position you mentioned or the LinkedIn username. If you need more specific details about her current role, it would be best to check her most up-to-date professional profile or contact her directly for accurate information.