Author: WGH Georgia USA

WGH-GA Voices in Leadership feat. GA Deans of Public Health

The Tuesday, April 16 program presented by Women in Global Health Georgia, USA welcomed Dean’s from schools of public health across Georgia for a conversation where we will touch on their career paths, how their institution is enabling a future workforce in global public health, key challenges for the public health workforce, and more. Featuring:

  • M. Daniele Fallin, PhD, James W. Curran, Dean, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
  • Marsha Davis, PhD, Dean, College of Public Health, University of Georgia
  • Rodney Lynn, PhD, Dean, School of Public Health, Georgia State University
  • Moderated by: Maria Thacker-Goethe, Secretariat for WGH-GA.
  • Welcome & Closing: Rachel Hall-Clifford, PhD, MPH, MSc, Assistant Professor, Emory University Center for the Study of Human Health, WGH-GA Chapter Leader.

The Future of Global Health Diplomacy – May 13, 2021

Women comprise the majority of the global health workforce, but women in leadership at global health institutions are still in the minority. Please join Women in Global Health – Georgia, USA, for a panel event to hear from three accomplished female global health leaders as they share their own experiences building a distinguished career in international development. The event featured Paige Alexander, CEO of The Carter Center; Gloria Steele, Former Acting Administrator of USAID; Christa Capozzola, CDC Chief Financial Officer and Director, Office of Financial Resources; and was moderated by Mark Mioduski, Principal and Director of Cornerstone Government Affairs (CGA). View Recording Here

Addressing Gender-Based Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Emerging Risks and Solutions – March 9, 2021

One in three women worldwide experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, mostly by an intimate partner. Emerging data from around the world indicate a rise in domestic and gender-based violence (GBV) during theCOVID-19 pandemic. Watch a discussion focused on challenges and opportunities to deliver survivor-centered prevention and response strategies globally and locally. View Recording Here.