James Bair

James Bair is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in health system innovations, private equity impact investment strategies, and cross-sector partnerships for sustainable global health solutions.

His expertise lies in business development, strategic leadership, and consulting within large private and public-sector health systems, particularly in sexual and reproductive health, women's health, maternal and child health, and health workforce and patient empowerment programs.

James holds a Masters in International Policy Studies and has a proficiency in Mandarin, with an Advanced Certificate in SDG Investing from the Graduate Institute Geneva.

Currently engaged in consulting projects with the UN Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Global Perinatal Quality Task Force at the University of British Columbia, he is active in designing human rights awareness forums and developing resources for the global perinatal care workforce.

His educational background includes studies in Impact Investing, Global Health, and International Policy Studies from reputable institutions like the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, University of California San Francisco, and Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey.

Past affiliations include roles at Baraka Impact Finance, Impact Hub Geneva, J Bair Consulting, Sutter Health, University of California San Francisco, and Stanford Hospital & Clinics, showcasing his vast experience in leadership and advisory capacities in the healthcare sector.