Madeline Baird

Madeline Baird is a dedicated public health professional and graduate student working towards a PhD in Medical Anthropology. With over a decade of experience in designing and implementing health programs, she excels as a team member with strong writing and community-based research skills. Madeline is passionate about using critical medical anthropology to enhance local perspectives and influence public health policy.

Madeline's educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Anthropology from the University of Connecticut, a Master of Science (MSc) in Control of Infectious Diseases from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London, and a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Spanish from Dartmouth College.

Throughout her career, Madeline has held various roles with organizations like the Clinton Health Access Initiative, The DREAM Project, City of Austin, Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization, and Rio Beni Health Foundation. She has experience as a Technical Advisor in Malaria Case Management, Research & Evaluation Specialist, Public Health Program Specialist, and has interned in Gender & Health Equity as well as Gender, Diversity & Human Rights.