Kristina Yarrow

Kristina Yarrow is a seasoned professional with 19 years of experience in senior technical and managerial roles in the global health sector.

She has a strong background in high-level strategy, policy development, and collaboration with various international organizations including the United Nations agencies, World Bank, USG Interagency, and the EU.

Kristina excels as a clear communicator and partnership builder, skilled at bringing diverse stakeholders together to work towards shared objectives.

Her technical expertise lies in health systems strengthening, universal health coverage, maternal newborn and child health, reproductive health, HIV, fragile states, humanitarian emergencies, youth, and gender issues.

She has on-the-ground experience in countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and the United States.

Kristina holds a Master's in Public Health (MPH) from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and a Bachelor's degree from Tufts University.

Throughout her career, Kristina has held key positions in renowned organizations such as USAID, Palladium, Asian Development Bank, United Nations Foundation, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

Her roles have included Program, Planning and Operations Lead at the Vaccine Access and Delivery Initiative at USAID, Sr. Technical Advisor for COVID at USAID, Country Director for HP+ Indonesia at Palladium, and various senior health positions at USAID.

Additionally, Kristina has contributed to health programs at the International Rescue Committee, UNICEF, and has previous experience as a Health Volunteer with the Peace Corps.

Her expertise covers a wide range of global health issues and her dedication to advancing healthcare both operationally and strategically is evident through her career trajectory.