Kim Connolly, MPH, RN

Kim Connolly is a prominent figure in global health, currently serving as the Senior Malaria Technical Advisor for the President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) at USAID. Her role involves providing strategic guidance and technical support to malaria prevention and control efforts globally.

Professional Background

• Current Position: Senior Malaria Technical Advisor, PMI at USAID since May 2012.
• Previous Experience: Before her current role, she was the Director of the Center for Global and Public Health at Villanova University from March 2010. Her extensive background includes various roles focused on public health and malaria initiatives, showcasing her commitment to combating this disease.

Education and Qualifications

Kim holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) and is a registered nurse (RN), which equips her with both clinical and public health expertise necessary for her work in malaria control.

Contributions to Malaria Initiatives

In her capacity at PMI, Kim Connolly has been instrumental in developing operational plans and strategies for malaria interventions. She has led significant initiatives, including field visits to countries like Tanzania, where she collaborated with teams from USAID and the CDC to enhance malaria response efforts.123

Her work is critical in shaping policies and practices that aim to reduce malaria morbidity and mortality, particularly in high-burden regions.