Orin Levine

Orin Levine is a global health expert and experienced executive with a passion for reducing health inequities worldwide.1 He currently serves as a Non Resident Fellow at the Center for Global Development, a position he has held since April 2023.1

Career Highlights

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Levine spent nearly a decade at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, where he held two significant roles:

1. Director of Global Delivery Programs (March 2019 - September 2022)
2. Director of Vaccine Delivery (October 2012 - March 2019)

During his tenure, he oversaw teams focused on delivering interventions to reduce maternal and child mortality, improve disease control, and advance health equity.1

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance: From January 2013 to November 2021, Levine represented the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on the Board of Directors of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. In this role, he contributed to major initiatives, including the establishment of COVAX and the expansion of Gavi programs to include new vaccines.1

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: Prior to his work at the Gates Foundation, Levine was a tenured Professor of International Health at Johns Hopkins. There, he co-founded the International Vaccine Access Center, which continues to provide evidence-based policy solutions for expanding access to life-saving vaccines globally.1

Current Endeavors

In addition to his role at the Center for Global Development, Levine is also:

• Founder of Tin Horse LLC (since February 2023)
• Board Member of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (since June 2021)

Expertise and Focus

Orin Levine specializes in:

• Global health strategies
• Vaccine delivery and access
• Health systems strengthening
• Building effective teams and coalitions
• Evidence-based advocacy

His work consistently aims to accelerate the introduction of and access to proven health interventions, particularly vaccines, in low- and middle-income countries.1