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Reflections on a Shared Day of Community and Commitment On April 25, the North Carolina Global Health Alliance welcomed 120 members of our state’s global health community to the NC Biotechnology Center for a powerful day of reflection, reconnection, and forward momentum. The Global Health Futures Symposium was more than a professional gathering—it was a reunion, a healing space, and a rallying cry. As we gathered over coffee, breakfast, and long-overdue hugs, it was clear how much we all needed this moment. In the wake of an unprecedented 95-day pause in U.S. foreign aid programs—triggered by an Executive Order to “Reevaluate and Realign” international assistance—our sector has been shaken. Jobs lost. Futures uncertain. But our purpose remains clear. In her opening remarks, Brianna Clarke-Schwelm , Executive Director of NCGHA, met the moment with honesty. She spoke to the exhaustion and uncertainty many in the room were feeling — and also to the unshakable importance of our work. “This is lifesaving work,” she said, “and when we say lifesaving, that is not hyperbole.” Quoting John Lewis, she reminded us: “...each one of us in every generation must do our part… the responsibility is ours alone to build a better society and a more peaceful world.” To open our hearts before the policy conversations began, Brianna introduced Emily Cataneo and Arshia Simkin , founders of the Redbud Writing Project , who invited attendees to engage in healing through storytelling. They led with a poignant reading, then encouraged everyone to write—offering writing prompts and a midday workshop that many attendees described as moving and transformative. The first panel, moderated by Brianna, brought Elisha Dunn-Georgiou , JD, MS, President & CEO of the Global Health Council, and Jeremy Tolbert , Deputy National Outreach Director of the US Global Leadership Coalition, into conversation on the state of global health advocacy. They unpacked the challenges of navigating today’s political climate, from litigation to preserve global health funding to reframing how we talk about international investment with local relevance. “Leading globally matters locally,” Jeremy reminded us—a theme echoed throughout the day. After the break (and Redbud’s writing workshop), we shifted focus to the local application of global expertise. In a session facilitated by Deborah Baron , PhD, MPH, MIA, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Health Behavior at UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, panelists Laura Rowley , PhD, Vice President of Life Sciences Economic Development at the NC Biotechnology Center and Patrick Brown , PharmD, Executive Director of the NC Public Health Collaboration, explored how global health skills—advocacy, cross-sector leadership, resilience—can and should power local health efforts. Their message was clear: your skills are transferable, and North Carolina needs you. In a moving moment that left few dry eyes, Redbud returned to the stage to introduce two audience members who shared stories they had written that day—raw reflections of service, struggle, and enduring commitment to health equity. NC Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall closed the symposium with a powerful reminder of North Carolina’s long-standing and ongoing role in global health leadership. Drawing on her office’s 26-year partnership with Moldova, she emphasized the importance of diplomacy, collaboration, and storytelling. “You represent the best of who we are,” she said. “As you listen, collaborate, and lead—never turn down the opportunity to share your story.” Brianna concluded the day with a message of belonging: whether or not you remain in the traditional global health sector, you will always be part of this community. The North Carolina Global Health Alliance is, and will remain, a home for all who believe in global health equity. Let us continue the climb—together. With Closing Remarks From Elaine F. Marshall Secretary of State North Carolina Globe Global Health Advocacy: Uniting to Build a New Future for Global Health Elisha Dunn-Georgiou, JD, M.S. President & CEO Global Health Council Globe Jeremy Tolbert Deputy National Outreach Director US Global Leadership Coalition Globe Brianna Clarke-Schwelm, MPH Executive Director North Carolina Global Health Alliance Globe Pathways Forward: Applying Global Skills to Meet Local Needs Patrick Brown, PharmD Executive Director NC Public Health Association Globe Laura Rowley, PhD Vice President, Life Sciences Economic Development North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech) Globe Deborah Baron, PhD, MPH, MIA Adjunct Assistant Professor, Health Behavior, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health Globe Agenda 8:30 - 9:00 Registration, Networking, Redbud Writing Project Station 9:00 - 9:30 Welcome with NCGHA Executive Director, Brianna Clarke-Schwelm and Redbud Writing Project's Emily Cataneo & Arshia Simkin. 9:30 - 10:15 Session #1: Uniting to Build a New Future for Global Health with Global Health Council CEO, Elisha Dunn-Georgiou; US Global Leadership Coalition Deputy National Outreach Director, Jeremy Tolbert; and NCGHA Executive Director, Brianna Clarke-Schwelm. 10:15 - 10:45 Networking and Redbud Writing Project Station 10:45 - 11:30 Session #2: Adapting Global Skills for Local Careers with NC Public Health Association Executive Director, Patrick Brown; NC Biotech Center Vice President of Life Sciences Economic Development, Laura Rowley; and UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health Adjunct Assistant Professor, Deborah Baron. 11:30 - 12:00 Closing Remarks from NC Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall Thank you to our sponsors NCDHHS and host the NC Biotechnology Center!

2022 NC Global Health Annual Conference Agenda Thursday, October 6, 2022 McKimmon Center, NC State Want to learn more about this year's speaker lineup? Click here ! Register Here View the agenda on the conference web app.

< Back CNN Investigates: Impacts on North Carolina Curt Devine, Casey Tolan, Kyung Lah, Audrey Ash and Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Mar 3, 2025 An interview with effected aid workers and the NCGHA. View the article in full at the link below https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/03/politics/trump-funding-cuts-usaid-nih-north-carolina-invs/index.html Previous Next

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< Back NCGHA Executive Director gives the 2026 Duke Global Health Institute Commencement Address May 8, 2026 Brianna Clarke-Schwelm was honored to speak to the graduating class of 2026 at the Duke Global Health Institute on May 8, 2026. "Your ambition is a gift." On May 8, 2026, NCGHA Executive Director Brianna Clarke-Schwelm had the honor of speaking to 35 Duke Master of Science in Global Health students and 21 graduating Duke Global Health Majors at their commencement ceremony at the Duke Global Health Institute. Reflecting on her own relationship with ambition, Brianna encouraged the graduates to pursue ambitions both big and small: "Progress on a global scale feels uncertain... but that doesn't mean we can't move forward. It means that progress will only happen if people like you are willing to lend your ambition not only to the big, lofty goals, but also to the small, human ones." Watch her full remarks here. Read about the Duke Global Health Institute class of 2026 here. Previous Next

< Back INDY: A Year After Federal Job Cuts, Workers in the Triangle Are Still Picking Up the Pieces Abraham Kenmore May 19, 2026 Hundreds of federal workers in the Triangle lost jobs in the Trump administration’s early cuts. A year later, the future still seems uncertain. NCGHA Executive Director, Brianna Clarke-Schwelm, spoke with freelance reporter, Abe Kenmore, for an INDY article showcasing the realities that North Carolina workers face a year after losing their jobs due to cuts to USAID and other federal agencies. Read the full article here. Previous Next

< Back USAID helps NC in several important ways. We can’t let that be ruined. Feb 13, 2025 An Op-ed by NCGHA Executive Director Published in Raleigh's The News & Observer Closure of USAID will be catastrophic for NC | Raleigh News & Observer Read the full article at: https://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/article300191279.html Previous Next

Applications are closed for the 2026 - 2027 Emerging Leaders in Global Health Cohort A leadership program for North Carolina's next generation of global health changemakers. The North Carolina Emerging Leaders in Global Health cohort is a selective, year-long leadership development program designed to prepare the next generation of North Carolina's global health changemakers. Bringing together six undergraduate and graduate students from North Carolina universities, the program provides hands-on experience in leadership, advocacy, communication, and professional engagement. Through monthly virtual sessions, mentorship from professionals, experiential learning opportunities, and site visits to local organizations, the Emerging Leaders gain a deeper understanding of the state's unique global health ecosystem while developing the confidence and skills to become effective and professional communicators and advocates for global health. Application Has Closed What Emerging Leaders Can Expect The Emerging Leaders program is designed to be an active, hands-on leadership experience. Throughout the year, cohort members will meet virtually with Visiting Experts from across North Carolina's global health community, exploring topics including the evolution of North Carolina's global health sector, the business of global health, leadership through crisis, navigating careers in a post-USAID landscape, business development, and building public-private partnerships. These conversations are designed to give Emerging Leaders an inside look at the many pathways and perspectives that shape global health in North Carolina. Emerging Leaders will not simply attend these conversations, they will lead them. Each of the six cohort members will be responsible or preparing and facilitating one Visiting Expert session. This includes communicating directly with the guest speaker, developing discussion questions, preparing a short memo for the cohort, and facilitating the conversation. Additional skill-building throughout the year will focus on networking, communication, public speaking, advocacy, and professional presence. Cohort members will also participate in NCGHA events and field visits with organizations across North Carolina's global health ecosystem. The program culminates in the Emerging Leaders Showcase at NCGHA's Spring Event on April 7, 2027. Beginning in the fall, each Emerging Leader will start exploring the idea they want to share. In January, they will work one-on-one with the NCGHA Executive Director to develop their concept, followed by a writing workshop, dedicated writing time, in-person rehearsal, & individual coaching. Each Emerging Leader will ultimately deliver a memorized 5-8 minute presentation without notes or slides to an audience of approximately 150 global health professionals, sharing their perspective on an important issue and their vision for the future of global health. This is a competitive cohort and a significant professional commitment. Emerging Leaders are expected to attend all regular cohort meetings, with the ability to miss one meeting as long as it is not the meeting they are responsible for leading. Any missed training must be made up with their peers . All participants are expected to approach the program with the professionalism, preparation, and commitment they would bring to a job. In return, Emerging Leaders will have an opportunity to learn from accomplished professionals, build relationships across North Carolina's global health community, develop skills that will serve them throughout their careers, and take the stage to share their own vision. Application Requirements Applications closed Friday, September 25 at 5:00 pm ET. Check back here soon for updates on our 2026-2027 cohort! Applicants must be a current undergraduate or graduate student studying global health or a related field, or with research interests relevant to global health or a related field, at a North Carolina University during the 2026-2027 academic year. To apply, email the following to Members@ncglobalhealth.org : Resume (pdf) 1-page Cover Letter (pdf) Answers to 4 supplemental questions (pdf ). Applications that do not include answers to all four questions will not be considered. Please answer all four questions on a single page (~500 word total), save as a pdf, and submit with your resume and cover letter in one email. What global health issue or question are you most curious about right now and why? Tell us about a time when you worked with people who had different perspectives, backgrounds, or areas of expertise than you. What did you learn from that experience? What do you hope to gain from this experience and what will you bring to the cohort? Imagine you have five minutes on stage in April 2027 to share one idea that you believe could change the future of global health. What would you talk about and why? In the body of the email, please indicate if you will be available to participate in the full cohort experience between October 2026 - April 2027, and attend all required events. A note about Al: We encourage all applicants to answer the supplemental questions on their own, avoiding the use of Al. Reviewers will be looking for authenticity and a unique voice over perfection in communication style. We want to get to know you, not your bot. No late applications will be considered. No out of state applicants will be considered. Applications Closed Applications are due by September 25 at 5:00 pm ET Download the Application Program Timeline September 25 Applications due by 5:00 pm ET (no late applications will be accepted ) October 5 - 14 Finalist interviews conducted virtually October 16 Decisions are delivered via email October 21 @ 6:00 pm Onboarding (virtual) October 22, 20-minutes between 2:00 - 4:00 pm Optional attendance for part of the NCGHA Board Meeting October 28 @ 6:00 pm Regular cohort meeting + Visiting Expert #1 (virtual) October 30 @ 12:00 pm Virtual pre-conference networking training November 6, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Required in-person attendance at NCGHA Fall Conference, NCCU, Durham November 9 - 20 In-person one-on-ones with Executive Director November 18 @ 6:00 pm Regular cohort meeting + Visiting Expert #2 (virtual) December 2 @ 6:00 pm Elevator Pitches + Visiting Expert #3 (virtual) January 4 - 14 Virtual one-on-ones with Executive Director January 20 @ 6:00 pm Regular cohort meeting + Visiting Expert #4 (virtual) February 3 @ 6:00 pm Regular cohort meeting + Visiting Expert #5 (virtual) February 17 @ 6:00 pm Regular cohort meeting + Visiting Expert #6 (virtual) March 3 @ 6:00 pm Writing Workshop (virtual) March 4 - 18 Independent writing of presentation March 19, time tbd *Required* in-person rehearsal at Duke March 20 - April 1 Independent time to memorize March 29 - April 1 Optional one-on-one virtual rehearsals April 2 Recommended in-person rehearsal at NC Biotech Center April 7, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Emerging Leaders Showcase at NCGHA Spring Event, NC Biotech Center April, date tbd Cohort Lunch *Dates tbd Two in-person field trips to local global health organizations Application Closed Applications are due by September 25 at 5:00 pm ET Download the Application

< 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

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 Trump's cuts to funding for scientific research pose grave risks for RTP and global health Rusty Jacobs, WUNC May 5, 2025 Due to funding cuts, North Carolina has seen over $3 billion disappear from the state's economy on top of impacting the careers of many. Please click below to read/listen to the full article. https://www.wunc.org/2025-05-05/trumps-cuts-funding-scientific-research-rtp-global-health 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