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Membership Our members are committed to exploring innovative collaborations for the benefit of our world's health. We help organizations and individuals discover and create the connections they would have otherwise not established. The NCGHA is the catalyst for: Convening diverse institutions, disciplines, sectors, and priorities toward a common interest in global health. We create interactions, professional exchange, and new partnerships that would have otherwise not occurred. Convergence of many vertical stakeholders and resources to address the increasingly interconnected areas of global health. This convergence identifies unmet needs, creates synergy, and further engages new combinations of stakeholders to address these needs. Collaboration among individuals and diverse groups, working together to create increased understanding, enhanced approaches, unique ideas, and new opportunities. Member Opportunities Build Community and Facilitate Partnerships Networking & strategic partnership opportunities facilitated through NCGHA introductions Participation in topical round-table discussions with other industry leaders Invitation to national Global Health Networks Participatory events (e.g. member meeting, networking) Share Best Practices Annual Conference in the Fall Virtual opportunities to learn from experts Bi-weekly newsletter Member spotlights on NCGHA social media Opportunity to elevate events, research, and news to thousands of NCGHA newsletter recipients Prepare the Next Generation of Global Health Leaders Connection and access to qualified job-seekers In-person career fair Student field trips to local global health organizations Online Career center to post and view global health jobs NCGHA leadership visits to member universities Advocate For & Elevate the North Carolina Global Health Community Annual Award Ceremony In-person and virtual advocacy events Access to NCGHA’s neutral voice and resources Collaborative advocacy opportunities with other NCGHA member organizations Testimonials Leah M. Devlin, DDS, MPH Foundation Board Chair Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "The networking with like-minded professionals from globally focused businesses, nonprofits, and academic organizations provides enormous potential for innovative health investments and strategies that can change North Carolina and the world!" Anonymous Member of the Alliance & Annual Conference Attendee "The Alliance provides a crucial forum for local partners to connect -- as well as those from other locales. It's nice to take advantage of resources in the Research Triangle. You are doing incredible work, are an invaluable asset." Timothy Mastro Chief Science Officer FHI 360 "I love being a member of the Alliance because it serves as a connector of people and organizations in North Carolina dedicated to global health. The Triangle is a much richer place because of NCGHA." Member Perks Growth Career Center Event Discounts Community New Business & Partnerships Credibility Best Practices Advocacy Visibility Membership Dues The NCGHA is an institutional membership organization committed to making our membership as accessible as possible. Annual membership dues are based on the annual gross revenue of an organization or the number of students at a university. Students and professionals who are affiliated with one of our member organizations are considered to be members. University Membership Less than 1,000 students: $1,000 1,000 - 4,999 students: $3,000 5,000 - 9,999: $6,000 10,000+ students: $12,000 Nonprofit Membership For-profit Membership Less than $1 million: $350 $1-10 million: $1,250 $10-100 million: $2,500 $100-$500 million: $6,000 $500-$999 million: $12,000 $1B+: $20,000 Less than $1 million: $700 $1-10 million: $2,500 $10-100 million: $6,000 $100-$500 million: $12,000 $500-$999 million : $20,000 $1B+: $25,000 Ready to join us? Email us at members@ncglobalhealth.org to get started. Stay in the loop. The best way to stay connected is to subscribe to our newsletter* & follow us on LinkedIn. JOIN US *Be sure to check your spam after signing up for our newsletter & confirm your subscription.

< Back Press Release: NCGHA Sounds Alarm on USAID Shutdown, Impacting Jobs and Economy Feb 3, 2025 North Carolina Global Health Alliance Sounds Alarm on USAID Shutdown, Impacting Jobs and Economy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2025 North Carolina Global Health Alliance Condemns Dismantling of USAID, Citing Severe Economic and Security Impacts for North Carolina Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Global Health Alliance (NCGHA) expresses profound concern over the recent actions leading to the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Following an initial Stop Work Order that paused all funding and caused immediate furloughs and disruptions, the subsequent shutdown of USAID operations has exacerbated the crisis, threatening thousands of jobs in North Carolina and posing significant risks to both the state's economy and global stability. North Carolina stands as the fourth-largest recipient of USAID funding in the nation, supporting a robust global health sector that contributes $31.9 billion annually to the state's economy. The initial funding freeze led to immediate furloughs and disrupted long-standing international partnerships. The complete dismantling of USAID now jeopardizes the future of numerous organizations and the livelihoods of countless professionals dedicated to global health and development. "The dismantling of USAID is a direct assault on North Carolina's economic vitality and our leadership in global health," said Brianna Clarke-Schwelm, Executive Director of the NCGHA. "The initial funding freeze was devastating, but the complete shutdown threatens to decimate an industry that not only provides thousands of jobs but also plays a crucial role in addressing global challenges." Beyond the immediate economic repercussions, the closure of USAID undermines U.S. national security interests. USAID's programs are instrumental in countering global instability, mitigating the influence of adversaries, and preventing the spread of infectious diseases. The absence of these programs cedes strategic ground to competitors and diminishes the United States' ability to respond to international crises. The NCGHA urgently calls upon North Carolina's congressional delegation, including Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd, to take immediate action to address this crisis. The organization also encourages concerned citizens to contact their representatives to advocate for the restoration of USAID's critical functions. "We cannot afford to remain passive as an essential agency is dismantled, jeopardizing both our state's economy and our national security," Clarke-Schwelm added. "It is imperative that we act swiftly to restore USAID's operations and protect the interests of North Carolina and the nation." For media inquiries, please contact: Brianna Clarke-Schwelm Executive Director, North Carolina Global Health Alliance Email: Brianna@ncglobalhealth.org Website: www.ncglobalhealth.org Previous Next

Press Kit DOWNLOAD HIGH-RES JPG DOWNLOAD HIGH-RES PNG DOWNLOAD FACEBOOK POST DOWNLOAD TWITTER POST DOWNLOAD LINKEDIN POST DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Latest News Headline Triangle Global Health Consortium is now the North Carolina Global Health Alliance “The entire rebrand was thoughtfully done to honor our history and foundation while future-proofing our organization’s purpose, values, and connection to global health innovation. I'm very proud of who we are and where we’re going." Dr. Andrew Stringer Chair of the Board of Directors PRESS RELEASE Triangle Global Health Consortium Announces New Name and Rebrand – North Carolina Global Health Alliance The Consortium will rebrand to the North Carolina Global Health Alliance to better align the organization’s name with its mission to advance the state of North Carolina as a center of global health. MAY 3, 2022 - Triangle Global Health Consortium, a nonprofit member organization dedicated to advancing global health in North Carolina, announced today that it is changing its name to North Carolina Global Health Alliance. The new name more accurately reflects the organization’s mission to advance the state as a center of global health by serving and partnering with global health organizations across North Carolina. The North Carolina Global Health Alliance was founded in 2009 by leaders from the University of North Carolina, Duke University, North Carolina State University, North Carolina Biotech Center, FHI 360, IntraHealth International, and RTI International to help elevate North Carolina as a center of global health by bridging gaps, convening, amplifying and advocating on behalf of North Carolina’s global health organizations. The Alliance will release a new logo, website redesign, and updated social media presence that will all work with its growing membership, donor base, and other stakeholder groups and partners. “The entire rebrand was thoughtfully done to honor our history and foundation, while future-proofing our organization’s purpose, values, and connection to global health innovation. I'm very proud of who we are and where we’re going,” stated Dr. Andrew Stringer, chair of the organization’s board of directors. “Our organization’s name has changed, but our goal to be a convener, amplifier and advocate for North Carolina-based global health organizations has only become stronger,” said Executive Director, André Anthony. Anthony noted the new logo showcases the organization’s future, showcasing a new icon with an embedded blue N and orange C for the state’s abbreviation. The new icon also symbolizes the organization’s continued dedication to innovation and collaboration in the global health sector. Visit www.ncglobalhealth.org to explore the new website, brand, and global health events. The Alliance is also on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook @NCGlobalHealth. About the North Carolina Global Health Alliance The mission of the North Carolina Global Health Alliance is to advance North Carolina as an international center for research, training, education, advocacy and business dedicated to improving the health of the world's communities. We engage academic, governmental, nonprofit and for-profit organizations in this collaborative effort.

< Back NCGHA Board Chair on Preventing the Next Pandemic Feb 19, 2025 An Op-ed by NCGHA Board Chair and Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Timothy Mastro, Published on MSNBC "The U.S. will be seen as a pariah in the global community if it does not play a collaborative role in preventing the next major disease outbreak." Please follow the below link to read more: https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/bird-flu-pandemic-who-cdc-nih-rcna192607 Previous Next

< Back Foreign Aid Workers Call on Triangle Officials to Condemn USAID Funding Freeze Lena Geller Mar 7, 2025 The Triangle is one of the largest recipients of federal foreign aid money in the nation. With that funding jeopardized, hundreds of local workers have lost their jobs. Indy Week's Lena Geller reports on the Durham City Council meeting and impact felt by North Carolina residents as a result of USAID's shuttering. Please follow the below link to read more: https://indyweek.com/news/durham/amid-mass-layoffs-triangle-foreign-aid-workers-call-on-triangle-officials-to-condemn-usaid-funding-freeze/ Previous Next

2024 North Carolina Global Health Conference Agenda Tuesday, October 22, 2024 McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman St, Raleigh, NC 27606 Click Here to View a Map of the McKimmon Center! See our full list of speakers here! Conference Speakers PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A DRAFT AGENDA, SUBJECT TO CHANGE UP UNTIL CONFERENCE DATE 8:15 - 9:00 9:00 - 9:15 Room 2 Registration, Poster Presentations, & Exhibit Hall Connect with Exhibitors and hear poster presentations from 40 researchers! As soon as you sign in, swing through Room 1D to visit Exhibiting Organizations and then cross the hall to Room 2 (the main conference room) to engage with presenting researchers! See all Posters Welcome & Opening Remarks Brianna Clarke-Schwelm, MPH, Executive Director, NCGHA 9:15 - 10:00 Room 2 Fireside Chat: North Carolina's Place in the World Secretary Kody Kinsley, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service With Brianna Clarke-Schwelm, MPH, Executive Direcor, NCGHA 10:00 - 10:45 Room 2 Keynote Speaker Peter Kilmarx, MD, Deputy Director, Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health (NIH) With an Introduction by Tim Mastro, MD, FACP, DTM&H, Principal, Mastro Global, LLC., & Chair, Board of Directors, NCGHA 15-Min Transition Don’t forget to visit the all-day Exhibit Hall in Room 1D! CONCURRENT SESSIONS - ROUND 1 11:00 - 12:00 Room 2 Countering Misinformation on the Journey to Earning Trust Hear from the experts who know a thing or two about how misinformation impacts our health, and what we can do to actively rebuild and gain trust in communities. Learn about climate messaging, vaccine hesitancy, and trust in science all in one dynamic conversation. Kathie Dello, PhD, State Climatologist of North Carolina, Director of the North Carolina State Climate Office Brian Southwell, PhD, MA, Distinguished Fellow &Lead Scientist for Public Understanding of Science, RTI International Erin Fry Sosne , MPH, Director of Strategy, Department of Public Health, NCDHHS Sachiko Ozawa, PhD, MHS , Associate Professor, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Room 1C Global to America's Local: Learning from Global Health Models to Address American Challenges (Roundtable Discussions) Be inspired by work that was developed elsewhere and successfully adapted to the American context. Move between three tables to take part in interactive discussions on reproductive freedom, AI and cancer treatment, and perinatal care from experts who understand what it takes to translate models across geographical contexts. Pearl Friedberg , Senior Program Director, Ipas Jenny Jensen, MSN, MPH, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, Family Connects International Lauren Bevington, LCSW, MBA, Implementation Consultant, BroadReach Group Moderated by Kristen Sullivan, PhD, MSW, MBA, Director of Undergraduate Programs, Global One Health Academy, NCSU Room 7 North Carolina Leadership for Global Impact Learn from the leaders in North Carolina health whose work you really should know about. From vaccine equity to rehabilitation to workforce development, these NC experts are leading the way! Michelle Ries, MPH, President & CEO, North Carolina Institute of Medicine Peter Cassidy, MBA, FACHE, Vice President, Atrium Health Brandon Young, PhD, Senior Medical Science Liaison, Seqirus Moderated by Solomon Ayehu, MD, MSc, MIDP, Duke Global Health Institute & Duke Sanford School of Public Policy, MIDP '24 Transition Don’t forget to visit the all-day Exhibit Hall in Room 1D! 12:00 - 1:00 Room 2 Lunch, Poster Presentations, & Exhibit Hall Pick up boxed lunch in Room 1D (Exhibit Hall) 1:00 - 1:10 Room 2 Performance Taal Harmony School of Dance 1:10 - 2:15 Room 2 Plenary Panel: Opportunities to Bridge North Carolina with the World Suzanne Maman, PhD, Associate Dean for Global Health, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health Lindsey Bickers Block, MPH, Director of Health Education & Community Transformation, Durham County Department of Public Health Francis Lajara de los Reyes III, PhD, MS, Glenn E. & Phyllis J. Futrell Distinguished Professor, University Faculty Scholar, Dept. of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, NC State University Liz Mallas Law, MPA, MS, MA, Director, FOCUS Regional Lead, NC, SC, AR, Gilead Sciences Moderated by Chris Beyrer, MD, MPH, Director, Duke Global Health Institute 15-Min Transition Don’t forget to visit the all-day Exhibit Hall in Room 1D! CONCURRENT SESSIONS - ROUND 2 2:30 - 3:30 Room 2 Conflict to Community: The Continuum of Healthcare Provision from Displacement to Resettlement Hear from the experts as they track healthcare provision from crisis through displacement to resettlement right here in North Carolina. Coy Isaacs, Senior Director, Crisis Response and Resilience, FHI 360 Jennifer Toller Erausquin, PhD , Associate Professor, Public Health Education, UNC Greensboro Tra Tran, MS, Research Coordinator, Refugee Community Partnerships Moderated by Cristina España , Deputy Director of the Office of Public Engagement, Office of NC Governor Cooper Room 1C New Models of Leadership for Tomorrow's Global Health (Roundtable Discussions) Join this interactive session to contribute your voice to an exploration of how we can transform our models of leadership and practice to align with our evolving global health landscape. Katherine Tur ner, MPH, President & Founder, Global Citizen LLC; Adjunct Professor, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health LaHoma Smith Romocki, PhD, MPH, Professor & Department Chair, Public Health Education, North Carolina Central University Karah Pedersen, MPH, Deputy Director of Business Development , IntraHealth International Room 7 Addressing Global Health Priorities in North Carolina Communities What global health threats are disproportionately affecting marginalized communities here in NC? Join this interdisciplinary conversation to hear more about rural healthcare, vector borne illnesses, and environmental exposures - three critical topics here and everywhere! Mercedes Bravo, PhD , Assistant Research Professor of Global Health & Associate Director for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Duke Global Health Institute Ross Boyce, MD, MSc, Assistant Professor of Medicine, UNC School of Medicine Nick Galvez, MBA, CCMA Rural Hospital Program Manager, NC Department of Health and Human Services Moderated by Zainab Alidina, PhD, MPH, Data and Evaluation Manager, The Center for Child & Family Health 10-Min Transition Don’t forget to visit the all-day Exhibit Hall in Room 1D! 3:40 - 4:00 Room 2 Closing Call to Action Congresswoman Deborah Ross, United States Representative for North Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District 4:00 + Room 2 Ice Cream Social Thank You to Our 2024 Conference Sponsors! Gold Level Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Sustaining Sponsors Mastro Global, LLC

< Back Chapel Hill Town Council Meets, Discusses USAID, Hears Local Petition Kristin Kharrat Feb 16, 2025 Chapel Hill Council Passed a Joint Resolution with the City of Durham Calling for an Immediate Lift o the Stop Work Order and Re-opening of USAID On Wednesday, the Chapel Hill Town Council met to discuss two proposed developments. What’s new? Please follow the below link to read the full story: https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2025/02/city-chapel-town-council-021225 Previous Next

Our Story Our Origin Story Before 2009, professionals and leaders in North Carolina would see each other at events, including dinners and receptions. They would say, "you know, we have so much in common." This included many shared interests and a commitment to global health, whether in North Carolina or across the globe. "We should do something together," they'd proclaim. But then they'd go home. And when they saw each other again, they'd have the same conversation and come to the same conclusion. ‘We should do something - together ." In 2009, they finally did. Leaders at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Duke University, North Carolina State University, North Carolina Biotechnology Center, FHI 360, IntraHealth International, and RTI International founded what was then known as the Triangle Global Health Consortium, which has now grown and become the North Carolina Global Health Alliance. The evolution of the Alliance hasn't changed its goal to be a successful convener, amplifier, and advocate for global health in the state and abroad, carrying out its mission through collaborative events, networking, and career development. But it's that original spirit that moved us, that recurring after-dinner conversation of "let’s do something together." That's the real tie that binds us together and keeps us moving forward into the future. Join Us! Serving Our Members We help people and groups discover and create the connections they would have otherwise not established. The Alliance is the source for: Partnering for growing business. Through our technical sharing and networking events, we aid organizations in forging alliances for global health innovation to win new projects or bring in new revenue through global initiatives. Access to specialists. Through our knowledge-sharing offerings, forums, and networking events, we help connect people who have specialized expertise to organizations, individuals, and projects with corresponding needs. Access to new talent. By connecting our organizations and their staff and students, we put the Triangle’s exceptional talent to use regionally and globally. We also help prepare the next generation of global health leaders. Access to global health best practices. Through our knowledge sharing and technical events, we help the global health community identify and share best practices and demonstrate how best practices can unite traditionally unilateral sectors. Economic growth for the Alliance and North Carolina. In promoting the Alliance and N.C. as an epicenter of global health worldwide, we help attract new talent, investment, and organizations to the region. Consolidated voice for advocacy. By combining our members’ voices into one common voice for global health, we convey more power, clout, and credibility with other businesses, governments, and communities regionally and worldwide.

The North Carolina Global Health Alliance Urges North Carolina's Congressional Delegation to Advocate for the Reversal of the Stop Work Order The North Carolina Global Health Alliance urges members of the North Carolina Congressional Delegation to immediately advocate for the reversal of the State Department's recent Stop Work Order, which freezes all existing foreign assistance programming and pauses new aid, with limited exceptions. It is critical that policymakers act swiftly to reverse this decision. Read the North Carolina Global Health Alliance's full statement on this issue below. January 27, 2025 The North Carolina Global Health Alliance (NCGHA) expresses deep concerns regarding the State Department’s recently issued “Stop Work Order,” which freezes existing foreign assistance programming and pauses new aid, with very limited exceptions. This action follows the President’s Executive Order on Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid mandating a review of U.S. foreign assistance programs, yet the Stop Work Order goes beyond this mandate, jeopardizing the health, security, and prosperity of both our nation and North Carolina. The North Carolina Global Health Alliance supports efforts to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of foreign assistance programs. However, this important review must not come at the cost of interrupting critical ongoing initiatives. On behalf of the many North Carolinians dedicated to advancing U.S. foreign assistance efforts, the NCGHA urges North Carolina’s Congressional Delegation to take action to halt this order and advocate for the continuation of essential foreign assistance programs. The USAID-supported work happening here in North Carolina directly contributes to making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous and any interruption to funding and implementation puts the livelihoods of thousands of North Carolinians at risk. Economic Impact on North Carolina Foreign assistance programs, particularly those funded by USAID, significantly benefit North Carolina’s economy and communities. The 2022 report, “The Global Health Sector’s Contributions to North Carolina’s Economy ,” published by the NCGHA and RTI International, highlights how global health investments generate billions of dollars annually in economic activity for our state. The more than 900 global health institutions operating in North Carolina in 2021 sustained 170,000 jobs in our state across multiple sectors, and these institutions contributed $31.9 billion in total value added to North Carolina’s economy. According to data from USA Spending , North Carolina implementers have received the fourth-largest amount of USAID obligations nationwide, trailing only Virginia, Maryland, and Massachusetts. This almost $1 billion in USAID funding to North Carolina institutions has supported thousands of high-quality jobs across sectors, from research and innovation to health systems strengthening, positioning our state as a global leader in foreign assistance implementation. Risks of the Stop Work Order The critical work conducted by USAID-funded non-profits, universities, and businesses headquartered in our state serve to both mitigate threats to our national security and foster economic growth that benefits North Carolinians and Americans nationwide. The indiscriminate implementation of the Stop Work Order undermines these benefits and jeopardizes national security, economic stability, and government efficiency. Specifically: National Security Risks: Foreign assistance programs address root causes of instability, such as poverty, disease, and conflict. Pausing these initiatives creates a vacuum that strategic competitors can exploit, undermining U.S. influence and destabilizing regions vital to our interests. Economic Disruption: Halting foreign assistance programs disrupts funding streams to North Carolina-based institutions, leading to immediate job losses and economic instability. Restarting these programs later will incur higher costs and delays, compounding inefficiencies. Public Health Threats: Interrupting health programs risks the resurgence of diseases and the unchecked spread of infectious pathogens. This threatens global health security and, ultimately, the safety of Americans at home. Advancing American Strength and Prosperity USAID-funded programs are strategic investments that promote stability, expand markets for U.S. goods and services, and build goodwill abroad. North Carolinians engaged in this work take immense pride in representing American interests globally, serving as front-line diplomats who foster alliances, counter extremism, and advance health and prosperity. By ensuring the continuation of these programs, the United States strengthens its global leadership and reaffirms its commitment to security, economic growth, and humanitarian values—principles that resonate deeply with North Carolinians. Call to Action North Carolina’s leadership is critical in addressing this urgent matter. The NCGHA urges our Congressional Delegation to: Advocate for the immediate reversal of the Stop Work Order to prevent unnecessary disruptions to vital foreign assistance programs. Support efforts to establish a transparent and efficient review process that allows development institutions to demonstrate compliance with America First principles without undermining their ability to deliver impactful programming. Emphasize the critical role North Carolina implementers play in advancing national security, driving economic growth, and promoting global stability in your discussions with State Department and Congressional colleagues.

2023 North Carolina Global Health Conference Speakers November 1, 2023 McKimmon Center Keynote Speaker Featured Remarks From Angeli Achrekar, PhD, MPH Deputy Executive Director for the Programme Branch, UNAIDS Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations Congresswoman Deborah Ross United States Representative for North Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District Plenary Panel: What it Means to Have Resilience in the Global Health Ecosystem Gwen W. Collman, PhD Director, Office of Scientific Coordination, Planning and Evaluation (SCOPE), NIEHS Gavin Yamey, MD, MPH, MA Associate Director for Policy, Duke Global Health Institute Director, Center for Policy Impact in Global Health Sid Thakur, BVSc, MVSc, PhD Executive Director of Global One Health Academy Professor of Molecular Epidemiology at the College of Veterinary Medicine at NC State Rachel Clad Director of Partnerships and Alliances, BroadReach Group Moderator Christian Pitter, MD, MPH Director of Global Health and Population, FHI 360 Closing Remarks From Concurrent Sessions Overcoming Structural Inequalities in the Global Health Workforce Roy Zwahlen, J.D. Chief Strategy Officer; Eshelman Institute for Innovation Associate Dean, Strategic Partnerships & Risk Management; UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Janet Muriuki Senior Director of Health Workforce Development; IntraHealth International Gerald Bloomfield, MD, MPH Associate Director for Research; Duke Global Health Institute Associate Professor with Tenure, Medicine; Duke University School of Medicine Danny Hamrick Director of Admissions, Master of International Development Policy (MIDP) Program, Duke University Center for International Development Moderator Mental Health in Global Health: Roundtable Discussions Emma Harver Deputy Director of Communications & Development, United States; CFK Africa Eddah Ogogo, MPH Clinical Health Services Lead, CFK Africa Victrine Oluoch Psychological Counselor, CFK Africa Luke Smith, MD Executive Director, El Futuro Brandon Knettel, PhD Associate Director, Duke Global Mental Health Program Assistant Professor Ismail Amiri Shekibula, MGHc Graduate Student, Duke University Kathy Walmer Executive Director, Family Health Ministries Moderator Emma Hughes BS Candidate, Human Biology & Science, NC State University Moderator Adapting Global Health to Meet a Changing Climate Reality Tracy Mitchell, MA, MS Director of Resilience and Climate Adaptation, RTI International Elizabeth McCormick Assistant Professor, UNC Charlotte PhD Candidate, NC State University Zachary Witkin, MPH Senior Growth & Partnerships Manager, YLabs Karen Setty, PhD Senior Manager, Research Translation, The Aquaya Institute Moderator Deepening Community Relationships Avindra Mandwal Senior Program Manager, IPAS Casey Bishopp Technical Officer II, Demand Generation & Marketing; FHI 360 Daphne de Souza Lima Sorensen CEO; MiracleFeet Suzanne Maman, PhD Associate Dean for Global Health, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health Moderator Expanding Products & Product Development in New Markets Dhiren Thakker, PhD Founding President & CEO; MedAditus Paul L. Domanico, PhD Senior Director of Global Health Sciences, Clinton Health Access Initiative Audrey Fratus Senior Technical Officer, Product Development & Introduction, FHI 360 MPH Candidate, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health Laneta Dorflinger, PhD Distinguished Scientist & Director, Product Development and Introduction; FHI 360 Moderator TechTalks: Interactive Sessions on Technology & its Role in Global Health Erika Samoff, PhD, MPH HIV/STD Surveillance Manager, North Carolina Division of Public Health Michael Levy, MBA CEO, Digital Health Institute for Transformation (DHIT) Brittany Barreto, PhD Founder & Chief innovation Officer, FemHealth Insights Host, FemTech Focus Podcast Forbes Contributor Nancy Warren, MPH Program Manager, RTI Moderator Local is Global: Bringing Global Health Back to North Carolina! Nicolle Miller, MS, MPH, RD Interim Director and a Senior Project Lead for Public Sector & Systems on the North Carolina team; Partners In Health – United States Eve Puffer, PhD Director, Duke Global Mental Health Program; Duke Global Health Institute Associate Professor, Psychology & Neuroscience and Global Health; Duke University Julie Swann, PhD A. Doug Allison Distinguished Professor; College of Engineering, NC State University Head of the Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering; College of Engineering, NC State University Michelle Hindin, PhD, MHS Director, Global Health & Population Research; FHI 360 Moderator Public Health & the People: The Engagement of Users in Systems & Solutions Felicia A. Browne, ScD, MPH Senior Research Social Epidemiologist, RTI International Solomon Ayehu, MD, MSc Master of International Development Policy (MIDP) Candidate, MIDP Fellow, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University Vandana Shah Vice President, Health Systems Strengthening, Global Health Advocacy Incubator Host Margaret D. Louey, PhD PMP Senior Technical Manager, Global Health Sciences, Clinton Health Access Initiative Paul L. Domanico, PhD Senior Director of Global Health Sciences, Clinton Health Access Initiative Jasmine Benner Graduate Student Intern, RTI International MPH Candidate, Michigan State University 5-Minute Lightning Talks: Global Health at a Glance Benjamin Mukumbya, MS Research Technician, Duke Global Neurosurgery and Neurology Rachel Couper Senior Global Health Specialist, DAI Hannah Dewey PhD Candidate in Fiber & Polymer Science, Wilson College of Textiles, North Carolina State University Host Lihan Chen Graduate Student, Department of Chemistry, NC State University Host Jessica Parzygnat PhD Candidate, NC State University Gayoung Lee MPH Candidate in Applied Epidemiology, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health Lauren Enochs UNC Summer Fellow, IntraHealth International MPH Candidate MCFH, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health With a live musical performance from Diali Cissokho and Will Ridenour ! Thank you to our 2023 Conference Sponsors!

2022 NC Global Health Annual Conference Thursday, October 6, 2022 SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT The submission deadline for all abstracts was Friday, September 2 at 5:00 pm ET. Impact in Global Health: Are We Making a Difference? At a time of global economic hardship, and when global health inequities are even more pronounced, our global health programs, services and research need to be more impactful than ever. Are we actually making a difference? Are our programs and services having the individual, social, economic and political impacts that are needed today? Is our research yielding the required evidence? Can we demonstrate this impact? Can we identify when they are not? What are the key elements of effective programs? What lessons can we learn? Our 2022 Annual Conference will explore these questions and the global health impact North Carolina's organizations, and those based nationally and globally, are having at the individual, community and global levels. Sub-theme 1: IMPACT OF LOCAL AND GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Examples of evidence-based local and global health programs and services that have demonstrated impact Strategies for identifying programs, services, and research that had individual, social, economic and/or political impact Examples of local and global health programs and services that did not produce the expected impact, reasons why, and lessons learned Ways that local and global health interventions maintain cultural relevance to achieve impact Learnings from how the COVID-19 pandemic and other global health issues can affect program or intervention impact The importance of measuring outcomes to address global health inequities and support sustainable programming Sub-theme 2: IMPLEMENTATION RESEARCH Components of local and global health programs that are impactful – how do these programs work? Strategies for measuring the implementation of local and global health programs Feasibility and acceptability of effective local and global health programs and services Examples of using frameworks in measuring the implementation of local and global health programs Sub-theme 3: COMMUNICATING GLOBAL HEALTH IMPACT AND IMPLEMENTATION FINDINGS Examples of demonstrating and/or communicating impact to different audiences Use of outcome data to shape future adaptation in existing programs Examples of how interventions changed based on health outcome data Barriers to scaling up evidence-based global health interventions Review and Notification Process Each submission will be reviewed by the NC Global Health Conference Planning Committee. Submissions will be judged based on relevance to the global health community, connection to the theme of the conference, innovation and quality. If you submitted an abstract, you will be notified by September 9, 2022 on the status of your submission. Return to Main Conference Page

Explore Resilience in the Global Health Ecosystem at this Year's North Carolina Global Health Conference! The North Carolina Global Health Alliance's 10th Annual Conference will take place on November 1, 2023 at NC State University’s McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC. At this year's event, our global health community will come together to evaluate what it means to have Resilience in the Global Health Ecosystem. Through this theme, we will reflect on the unique components of our resilient global health ecosystem; both those that bolster our resiliency as individuals and also those that strengthen our resiliency as a community in the face of an ever-evolving global landscape. The last few years have forced us all to “pivot” time and time again, and this conference is an invitation to our global health community to take stock of all that has changed and evaluate what has worked that we should bring forward and what has not served us that we should leave behind. This conference is a highly curated intentional space for innovative thinkers to come together to address some of the world's biggest health issues in an inclusive, creative, and bold environment. It will be a space for learning, sharing, reflecting, and connecting, and will serve as just the first step for countless conversations that we will bring forward into the coming year. Speakers include leaders and visionaries from academia, biopharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, government, medicine, NGOs, and philanthropy. Our three sub-themes will allow us to dive deep into what makes our Global Health Ecosystem Resilient and how we can strengthen that resilience through the choices we make as individuals and as a community. Sub-themes: Expanding Global Health Partnerships : Global health has expanded to include a broader, more diverse range of partners. Who are the partners at this new global health table and how do we work together in this new environment? Who is not at the table that needs to be and how do we include them? Adapting the Way We Work : The workplace is different than it was five years ago – and so are we! How have we adapted to our new environment? What is working for us and how do we let go of what isn’t? Deepening Community Relationships : Localization faces countless challenges. How do we overcome them for a more equitable, collaborative, and sustainable approach to global health? Join us as we come together in-person and learn from one another's big triumphs and big hiccups - We can't wait to see you there! Click to Register! Keynote Speakers Angeli Achrekar, PhD, MPH Deputy Executive Director for the Programme Branch, UNAIDS Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations Congresswoman Deborah Ross United States Representative for North Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District Plenary Panel: What it Means to Have Resilience in the Global Health Ecosystem Gwen W. Collman, PhD Director, Office of Scientific Coordination, Planning and Evaluation (SCOPE), NIEHS Gavin Yamey, MD, MPH, MA Associate Director for Policy, Duke Global Health Institute Director, Center for Policy Impact in Global Health Sid Thakur, BVSc, MVSc, PhD Executive Director of Global One Health Academy Professor of Molecular Epidemiology at the College of Veterinary Medicine at NC State Christian Pitter, MD, MPH Director of Global Health and Population, FHI 360 Closing Remarks From Reserve a Booth at the Day-Long Exhibit Hall and Showcase Your Organization to a Vast Global Health Audience! A reservation includes one 6-foot table and one ticket of admission for someone to represent your organization. Exhibit Hall Pricing Member Organizations: $400 Non-Member Organizations: $600 Email executivedirector@ncglobalhealth.org to confirm your reservation. Registration Rates Tickets on sale now ! Member Professional: $210 Please purchase the “Professional” ticket and add your member discount code at checkout. If you do not have a member discount code, please email ExecutiveDirector@ncglobalhealth.org Non-Member Professional : $265 Member Student : $75 Member Universities: Appalachian State University, Duke University, NC State University, UNC-Chapel Hill Non-Member Student : $100 Low-Income Country Professional : $30 Please purchase the “Professional” ticket and add your discount code at checkout. If you do not have a discount code, please email ExecutiveDirector@ncglobalhealth.org Government Agency Discount : $110 Please be sure to register with your government email address to receive the government discount. If you have any questions, please email ExecutiveDirector@ncglobalhealth.org ! Register Now! Thank You to Our 2023 Conference Sponsors! Gold Level Sponsors Silver Level Sponsors Bronze Level Sponsors Sustaining Sponsors