Meera Venkatesan

USAID Malaria Division Chief and Agency Lead for President's Malaria Initiative
Summary
Meera Venkatesan is a highly accomplished professional with a strong educational background in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with a remarkable GPA of 3.92 from the prestigious Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Prior to her doctoral studies, Meera completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley, graduating with an outstanding GPA of 3.93.
Meera Venkatesan has held various significant roles in renowned organizations, showcasing her expertise and leadership in the field. She currently serves as the Chief of the Case Management, Monitoring, and Evaluation Branch at the USAID President's Malaria Initiative, where she plays a pivotal role in strategic decision-making and program management. Previously, she held the position of Senior Malaria Technical Advisor at the same organization, demonstrating her ability to drive impactful initiatives in public health. Meera also served as an AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow at the USAID President's Malaria Initiative, contributing her scientific acumen to inform policy development and implementation.
Before her tenure at USAID, Meera Venkatesan worked at the University of Maryland School of Medicine as a Research Associate and Scientific Coordinator for the WWARN Molecular Module. Her responsibilities included coordinating research efforts and advancing molecular research in the field of medicine. Additionally, she held the role of Postdoctoral Fellow and Scientific Coordinator at the same institution, further solidifying her expertise in research and scientific coordination.
Meera's academic journey includes being a Frameworks in Global Health Predoctoral Fellow at Johns Hopkins University, where she honed her skills in global health initiatives. She also contributed to the academic community as a Teaching Assistant at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and gained valuable experience as a Predoctoral Fellow at the same institution. Through her diverse roles and educational background, Meera Venkatesan has established herself as a dynamic professional committed to making a positive impact in the field of public health and research.