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Events You're Invited to the 2026 NC Global Health Conference AI for Global Health: Shaping the Future through People-Centered Innovation Friday, November 6, 2026 | Durham NC Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way health services are delivered around the world, creating new opportunities to expand access, improve quality, and strengthen health systems. Join leaders from across academia, industry, government, and the nonprofit sector to explore how people-centered AI is being applied in practice, and what it will take to ensure these innovations improve health outcomes for all. Save the date: October 30 a 12:00 pm ET. All conference attendees will be invited to join us for a special pre-conference Networking 101 webinar. Registration is Live! Date Friday, November 6, 2026 Time 8:30 am - 3:00 pm ET Location North Carolina Central University, Durham NC Register Today! Meet the Speakers Scroll down for our Poster Presenters! Stephen Albright, MBA Founder & CEO, Aphasia GPT Helen Armstrong, MFA, MA, MA Director, MGXD Program & Professor of Graphic & Experience Design, NCSU Amanda BenDor, MPH Senior Digital Health Advisor, World Bank Group Jerry Bloomfield, MD, MPH, FACC, FASE, FAHA Board Chair, NCGHA | Assoc. Director for Research, Duke Global Health Institute Phaedra Boinodiris, MBA IBM Consulting's Global Leader for Responsible AI | Co-Founder, Future World Alliance Kandyce Brennan, DNP, CNM Associate Professor, UNC-CH School of Nursing | Macy Faculty Fellow Robert Chew, MS Fellow, Senior Research Data Scientist, RTI International Justy Antony Chiramal, MBBS, MD, MS, DTMH Senior Clinical Director: Global Health, Qure.ai Brianna Clarke-Schwelm, MPH Executive Director, North Carolina Global Health Alliance Congresswoman Valerie Foushee US Representative for North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District Siobahn Day Grady, PhD, MS, MS Founding Director, Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research, NCCU Bethany Hedt-Gauthier, PhD AI Advisor, Partners in Health | Professor, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health Eric Green, PhD, MA, MA Director of Undergraduate Studies, Duke Global Health Institute Chris LeGrand, MS Managing Partner, Indelible Partners Katherine Lew, MPH Chief Data Officer, BAO Systems Daniel Messer, MS Chief Digital and Information Technology Transformation Officer, FHI 360 Sonia Napravnik, PhD, MPH Associate CFAR Core Director, UNC Institute for Global Health & Infectious Diseases Nick Pearson, MBA Founder & Co-Executive Director, Jacaranda Agenda 8:30 - 9:00 am | Registration Exhibitors + Poster Presentations 9:00 - 9:30 am | Welcome - Brianna Clarke-Schwelm, NCGHA - Dr. Jerry Bloomfield, NCGHA & Duke Global Health Institute - Congresswoman Valerie Foushee, NC-04 - Siobahn Day Grady, NCCU 9:30 - 10:00 am | Opening Keynote From Rwanda to North Carolina: Making AI Work for Equity - Bethany Hedt-Gauthier, Partners in Health & UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health 10:00 - 10:50 am | Panel Discussion Building AI for Health: Data, Design, and Equity - Eric Green, Duke Global Health Institute | Moderator - Helen Armstrong, NCSU - Kandyce Brennan, UNC-CH School of Nursing - Robert Chew, RTI International 10:50 - 11:15 am | Break Exhibitors + Poster Presentations 11:15 - 12:00 pm | Partner Discussion AI in the Real World: Partnership Lessons in Action - Chris LeGrand, Indelible Partners | Moderator - Justy Chiramal, Qure.ai - Daniel Messer, FHI 360 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Lunch Exhibitors + Poster Presentations 1:00 - 1:15 pm | A Human + AI Story Still Rewiring - Stephen Albright, Aphasia GPT 1:15 - 2:05 pm | Panel Discussion Putting AI to Work: Implementation, Adaptation, and Impact - Amanda BenDor, World Bank Group | Moderator - Katherine Lew, BAO Systems - Sonia Napravnik, UNC IGHID - Nick Pearson, Jacaranda 2:05 - 2:50 pm | Closing Keynote Address AI for the Rest of Us - Phaedra Boinodiris, IBM Consulting 2:50 - 3:00 pm | Thank You - Brianna Clarke-Schwelm, NCGHA Poster Presentations 1. David Agor, DNP, PhD, PMHNP-BC; Duke School of Medicine "Translating Resilience from the Global South to the Rural North: An Equitable Framework for AI-Supported Mental Health Care" 2. Brenda Amezquita-Castro & Erin Dobbins; UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health & Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing "From Disease Control to Patient Health Experiences: A Human-Guided AI Approach to Advance People-Centered Public Health Innovations" 3. Marina Bedrous; UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health "Beyond Clinical Risk: Integrating Social Determinants of Health into Electronic Health Records to Improve Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Management in Cairo, Egypt" 4. Viktor Burlaka, LMSW, PhD; UNC Greensboro "Burnout among Mental Health Providers in the Ukrainian Armed Forces: Association with Coping Strategies and Traumatic Experience" 5. Lindsey Cobb; Duke Global Health Institute "Development of serological methods for evaluating individual exposure to 'Anopheles' mosquito bites" 6. Mary Ann Fahmy; Duke Global Health Institute "Factors Associated with Treatment Success After Incarceration: A Systematic Review" 7. Raj Gadre, MBA; Kennovation AI Labs, Inc. "Surgicala AI: Intelligent Surgery, Empowered Surgeons" 8. Zarindokht Helforoush; Florida Institute of Technology "From Routine CT to Precision Health: AI-Enabled Lung Cancer Risk Stratification Without Additional Testing" 9. Xulei Huang; Duke University "Putting Diagnostic Innovation into Practice: A Qualitative Process Evaluation of the RAPID Trial at University Malaya Medical Centre, Malaysia" 10. Mohamed Jaber, PhD; Florida Institute of Technology "Beyond Stage: Multimodal ML using Routine CT and Clinical Data for Personalized Lung Cancer Risk Assessment" 11. Cyndy Keener, MSN, RN, NPD-BC; Duke University School of Nursing "Preparing Those Who Lead: Evaluating Clinical Instructor Readiness for Nursing Global Clinical Immersion Experiences" 12. Kristen Lilley, MPH; Medicines for Humanity "MHPSS and Microlearning Pilot: CHW Capacity Building in the Dominican Republic" 13. Yuuna Miura; Duke Global Health Institute "Understanding Abandonment of Cancer Care for Children in Tanzania: Demographic Factors, Clinical Characteristics, and Costs" 14. Samantha Morinville; UNC School of Nursing "Beyond the Numbers: Centering Malawian Nurses and Midwives in Workforce Wellbeing Innovation" 15. Akua Owusu; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill "Home-based surgical site infection diagnostics in rural Rwanda: how image quality affects AI algorithm performance" 16. Liam Powell; UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health "From Surveillance to Personal Health Insight: Using Generative AI to Rapidly Prototype People-Centered Public Health Tools" 17. Peyton Pretsch; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill "Meeting People Where Their Pets Are: A One Health Approach to Lyme Disease Testing" 18. Emma Roberts; UNC School of Medicine "Healing the Whole Worker: Behavioral Health Engagement and Diabetes Control Among Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers" 19. Emma Sell-Goodhand, MPH; North Carolina State University "Leveraging Digital Technology to Support Family-Based Sex Education" 20. Alcade Fabrice Uwonkunda; Duke Global Health Institute "A Maturity Roadmap for AI Adoption in LMIC Health Systems: A framework that measures robustness, equity, impact, and sustainability." 21. Audrey Yao, MPH; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill "Building Capacity for Artificial Intelligence in Global Health: Evaluation of a Short Course Across Seven Low- and Middle-Income Countries and the United States" 22. Chenyang Zhang; Duke Global Health Institute "Urinary Malondialdehyde as a Biomarker of Oxidative Stress in a Mongolian Air Pollution Panel Study" 23. Annie Zhu & Ni Xiong; Duke Global Health Institute "Scaling AI-Enabled Healthcare Delivery in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Financing and Policy Lessons from Six GHIG-9 Innovators" Thank you to our sponsors! Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Community Sponsors Interested in sponsoring this year's event? Email us us at members@ncglobalhealth.org to get started. Register Today! Past Events 2026 Spring Event: the Global Health Workforce 2026 NC Global Health Career Week 2025 Fall Event: Global Health in Transition 14 November 2025 2025 Spring Event: Global Health Futures Symposium 25 April 2025 2025 NC Global Health Career Week 2024 Annual Conference: Bridging North Carolina with the World Show More

The NCGHA 2026 Spring Event The Global Health Workforce: An Economic Imperative Mon, April 20 | 9 am - 12 pm | Durham, NC After a year of instability for the global health workforce, the need to make a clear economic case for robust investments in its stability has never been greater. This special Spring Event examined how strategic investments in the global health workforce drive economic resilience. Recap: A Morning of Health, Economics, and Action On Monday, April 20, 2026, the North Carolina Global Health Alliance (NCGHA) convened 60 global health leaders from across North Carolina at FHI 360's headquarters in Durham to bridge a critical gap in our state's dialogue: the intersection of global health and economic development Connecting the Global to the Local Dr. Jerry Bloomfield, the NCGHA’s new Board Chair, kicked off the event by defining the Alliance’s unique role. He described North Carolina not just as a participant in global health, but as a leader. The Alliance serves as the glue connecting our world-class research institutions and thriving businesses to something larger than any one organization could achieve alone. Following Dr. Bloomfield, NCGHA Executive Director, Brianna Clarke-Schwelm, addressed the question, why does North Carolina need its own global health alliance? The answer lies in economic development. With over 900 organizations reaching 175 countries, this sector brings $32 billion in value to our state annually, an impact comparable to the construction industry that we see on our daily commutes. The Human Infrastructure Karah Pedersen then took the stage to shift our focus to the frontline. She spoke passionately about the people who make health systems function. Her message was clear: the global health workforce is not just a budget line item, it is the essential infrastructure of a functioning society. Without paid, safe, and supported workers, even the most advanced medical technology fails to reach those in need. Fireside Chat: Healthy Populations as Economic Engines After a brief networking break, we welcomed Dr. Mandy Cohen of Manatt Health and Dr. Tessie San Martin of FHI 360 for a two-chapter conversation that served as the heart of the event. Chapter One: Health as Infrastructure. The speakers discussed how a healthy population is the bedrock of economic productivity. Dr. San Martin noted that under-investment in health leads to massive productivity losses, while Dr. Cohen emphasized that the global health sector is a major employer within our own state borders. Chapter Two: The Workforce as an Engine. The discussion turned toward the workforce itself. We explored how the 56,000 global health jobs in North Carolina create a ripple effect, supporting local businesses and fueling innovation. The audience engaged deeply here, asking how we can better translate health outcomes into economic data that policymakers can't ignore, and what individual impacted workers can do to continue careers of impact. Dr. San Martin emphasized that health is a long-term investment that drives productivity. She noted that global growth results in demand for U.S. products, meaning we are deeply invested in the health of the rest of the world for our own prosperity. Dr. Cohen spoke on the importance of trust and communication. She highlighted that for the public to value health as an "end" in itself, we must be better translators of our work, moving from "wonky" policy talk to human-centered stories. The View from Raleigh To bring the conversation home, Marina Pieretti from the NCDHHS Division of Public Health gave a presentation on workforce development efforts right here in NC. She showcased how the state is working to bridge the gap between global expertise and local public health needs, ensuring that the skills learned abroad are being applied to keep North Carolinians safe. What's Next? At the NCGHA, we are committed to ensuring North Carolina remains a place where this talent is valued, utilized, and integrated into our economic vision. We cannot afford to lose the very people who keep our state and the world running. The conversations shared in this session were more than just reflections, they are the foundation for the NCGHA's state-level advocacy strategy over the coming year. As we look to the future, our focus is clear: we must protect, retain, and grow the life-saving talent that calls North Carolina home. Our current priorities include: Protecting our Current Workforce: The stories we have heard from our community over the last year, and the recent reports of skilled professionals facing career uncertainty, underscore the fragility of our sector's current infrastructure. The NCGHA is committed to being a vocal champion at the state level to ensure that these workers are recognized as essential economic contributors. We are working to ensure that when global shifts occur, our local workforce has the support and visibility needed to pivot and remain in the spaces where their expertise is most effective. Building a Pipeline for the Future: North Carolina's universities are graduating some of the brightest young minds in global health, but a degree is only the first step. To keep this talent from leaving our state, we need to better bridge the gap between graduation and long-term career placement. Our goal is to create an ecosystem where North Carolina isn't just a place to study global health, but the premier destination to build a career in it. Meet the Speakers Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH National Advisor, Manatt Health; Former Director, CDC; Former Secretary, NC Department of Health and Human Services Tessie San Martin, PhD, MPA CEO, FHI 360 Gerald Bloomfield, MD, MPH Associate Director for Research, Duke Global Health Institute; Associate Professor with Tenure of Medicine and Global Health, Duke University Board Chair, NCGHA Karah Pedersen, MPH Steering Committee, Frontline Health Workers Coalition; Head of Global Health Partnerships, Global Communities Marina Pieretti, MPH Director of Public Health Workforce Development, Division of Public Health, NC Department of Health and Human Services Brianna Clarke-Schwelm, MPH Executive Director, North Carolina Global Health Alliance Thank you to our Sponsors! Sponsor Host Agenda 9:00 am - 9:30 am Registration & Networking with light refreshments 9:30 am - 9:40 am Welcome, Brianna Clarke-Schwelm 9:40 am - 9:50 am Opening Remarks, Dr. Jerry Bloomfield 9:50 am - 10:10 am Centering Frontline Health Workers, Karah Pedersen 10:10 am - 10:30 am The Economic Return of Global Health in North Carolina, Brianna Clarke-Schwelm 10:30 am - 11:40 pm Fireside Chat with Dr. Mandy Cohen & Dr. Tessie San Martin, Moderated by Brianna Clarke-Schwelm Chapter 1: Healthy Populations as Economic Infrastructure Chapter 2: Health Workforce as an Economic Engine 11:40 am - 12:00 pm Closing Remarks, Marina Pieretti 12:30 pm + Please join us for an informal lunch gathering across the street at the American Tobacco Campus. Find us in the covered courtyard area at the tables in front of Boricua Soul (705 Willard St).

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.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2023 North Carolina Global Health Conference! On November 1, 2023, the North Carolina Global Health Alliance hosted the 10th Annual North Carolina Global Health Conference in Raleigh, NC. More than 200 friends and colleagues came together in-person to reflect on what it means to have resilience in our global health ecosystem and how each of us have built resilience into our own work. Over the course of the day, countless connections were made, best practices and learnings were shared, and not for the first time, we saw just how strong and innovative the North Carolina global health community is. We started the day with traditional Senegalese music from the fantastic Diali Cissokho and Will Ridenour, and then North Carolina’s Congresswoman Deborah Ross set the stage with an inspirational reminder of just how important our global health industry is for both our state and for our country. Later in the day, our keynote speaker, Dr. Angeli Achrekar , the Deputy Executive Director for the Programme Branch at UNAIDS, shared reflections on the impact of PEPFAR and rallied us to continue our collective fight to contain HIV/AIDS around the world. Breakout sessions throughout the day gave participants the opportunity to engage with topics ranging from climate and its impact on global health, to technology’s role in our industry, to the manufacturing of products in new markets. We explored how to better gather and use data to improve health, we learned about equity-centered community engagement, and we looked at the evolving future of global health. Throughout the day, the Exhibit Hall provided an exciting space for organizations and researchers to showcase their work and engage with passionate global health students and professionals. We would like to thank our sponsors, our exhibitors, our planning committee, our vendors, including NC State and the McKimmon Center, and our brilliant speakers for giving so much of your time, talent, and resources to help make the 2023 NC Global Health Conference memorable and meaningful. And finally, to all our attendees, thank you for showing up with energy, curiosity, and openness. As the North Carolina Global Health Alliance moves forward, we hope you will stay engaged with our work and continue to bring your generosity of spirit and incredible visions for a healthier world to our future events and opportunities. Click to View the 2023 Conference Agenda! 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 Click to View Our Full Speaker Lineup! Thank You to Our 2023 Conference Sponsors! Gold Level Sponsors Silver Level Sponsors Bronze Level Sponsors Sustaining Sponsors

Board Chair Announcement A New Chapter for the North Carolina Global Health Alliance Leadership transitions are moments to reflect on where we've been, recognize those who helped us get here, and look ahead to what's next. We are excited to do all three as we celebrate the extraordinary service of our outgoing Board Chair, Dr. Tim Mastro, and welcome our new Board Chair, Dr. Jerry Bloomfield. July 1, 2026 Thank You, Dr. Tim Mastro For the past four years, Dr. Tim Mastro has provided steady, thoughtful leadership during one of the most transformative periods in the Alliance's history. Tim stepped into the role of Board Chair in 2022 after serving on the Board since 2015. He assumed leadership during a pivotal moment for the organization. We had just undergone a name change and rebrand, were emerging from the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, and were navigating an executive director transition. Tim successfully led the search for a new Executive Director, hiring Brianna Clarke-Schwelm in early 2023, and helped guide the organization into its next phase. As Board Chair, Tim was an invaluable partner during Brianna’s transition into the Executive Director role. His wise counsel and unwavering support helped the Alliance successfully return to hosting our first in-person conference since before the pandemic while continuing to strengthen the Alliance's programs and community. His leadership proved especially critical during the unprecedented challenges faced by the global health sector in 2025. As the closure of USAID sent shockwaves through North Carolina's global health community, Tim remained a steadfast advocate for our members and a trusted advisor as the Alliance responded rapidly to changing circumstances and strengthened our advocacy efforts on behalf of the sector. Throughout it all, Tim never wavered in his commitment to the Alliance or to the thousands of professionals across North Carolina dedicated to improving health around the world. His strategic leadership, generosity with his time and expertise, and deep belief in the importance of global health have helped position our organization for a stronger future. On behalf of the Alliance, our Board of Directors, our members, and the broader global health community, thank you, Tim. We are deeply grateful for your service and are delighted that you will continue serving on our Board as we enter this next chapter. Welcome, Dr. Jerry Bloomfield The Board is equally excited to welcome Dr. Jerry Bloomfield as the new Chair of the North Carolina Global Health Alliance Board of Directors. A member of the Alliance's Board since 2022, Jerry was unanimously elected Board Chair by the Board of Directors at its February 2026 quarterly meeting. Jerry brings decades of leadership and experience in global health, academia, medicine, and research. He is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Global Health at Duke University and serves as the Associate Director for Research at the Duke Global Health Institute. He leads a longstanding research and capacity building program on cardiovascular global health, which includes work in under-resourced communities in the US and a number of low- and middle-income country settings, including Kenya, where much of his work takes place. His collaborative approach makes him exceptionally well positioned to help lead the Alliance as we continue supporting North Carolina's global health community during a period of both challenge and opportunity. As we look ahead, we are excited to work alongside Jerry to build on the Alliance's momentum, strengthen our community, advocate for North Carolina's global health sector, and continue preparing the next generation of global health leaders. To learn more about Jerry's vision for the Alliance, what excites him most about this moment, and his priorities as Board Chair, read our conversation with him below. Please join us in thanking Dr. Tim Mastro for his remarkable leadership and welcoming Dr. Jerry Bloomfield as the North Carolina Global Health Alliance's new Board Chair. An interview with Dr. Jerry Bloomfield As you begin your term as Board Chair, what inspired you to take on this leadership role, and what does the North Carolina Global Health Alliance mean to you personally? I was inspired to take on this leadership role because of the crucial role the Alliance has played in North Carolina’s global health landscape over the last several years. I have been involved with the Alliance for about three years, beginning as a board member and as the representative for the Duke Global Health Institute. Before that, I interacted with the Alliance through its annual conferences, which gave me an early appreciation for its ability to bring people together across institutions and sectors. What has stood out to me is that the Alliance is a venue for sharing challenges, lessons learned, and best practices among stakeholders engaged in global health. I have also seen how the changing global health landscape is affecting students and emerging professionals, especially as the employment landscape has narrowed. I am particularly excited to be involved with the Alliance at a time when it can help students see a path forward and connect them to opportunities in the field. The global health landscape is changing rapidly. Why do you believe organizations like the North Carolina Global Health Alliance are especially important right now? Organizations like the Alliance are especially relevant right now because they can do the research, advocacy, and cross-linking that individual institutions are not always positioned to do on their own. The Alliance can look across academia, industry, health systems, nonprofits, and the public sector to identify shared challenges and opportunities, and then advocate for global health support with a more informed understanding of the broader landscape. The Alliance can also help speak to the general North Carolina population about why global health matters here at home. Global health is connected to our state’s economy, workforce, research enterprise, health systems, and communities. The Alliance can translate global health engagement into practical examples of how this work affects the broader public. What is your vision for the Alliance over the next few years, and what opportunities do you see for strengthening North Carolina’s role in global health? My vision for the Alliance over the next few years is to engage more deeply with members across the state and broaden the range of institutions and sectors involved in this work. There are many players in the global health landscape that we have not yet engaged as deeply as we could, particularly in the private sector. There are also universities and health systems across North Carolina that are active in global health but may not yet be as connected to the Alliance as they could be. In that sense, I would like to see the “NC” in the North Carolina Global Health Alliance become bigger over the next few years. By expanding engagement across the state, we can strengthen North Carolina’s role as a leader in global health. North Carolina is home to a remarkable global health community spanning academia, nonprofits, industry, healthcare, and government. How can the Alliance help bring these sectors together to create greater impact? The Alliance will be most successful at bringing different sectors together if we are able to clearly articulate the value of the Alliance to each of those sectors. We have done some of this work in the past, but there is still an opportunity to sharpen how we communicate that value to academia, industry, health systems, nonprofits, government, students, and emerging professionals. Once that value is clearer, it becomes a natural extension to leverage what the Alliance already does well: convening people and cross-fertilizing conversations. Our annual meetings and other regular engagements can create spaces where different sectors understand one another’s priorities, identify shared goals, and work collaboratively toward greater impact. What are you most excited about as you begin your tenure as Board Chair, and what upcoming opportunities or initiatives are you particularly looking forward to? I am most excited about engaging more deeply with our member institutions and their board representatives. The Alliance is strongest when its members are active and learning from one another. Our annual conference is always a rewarding opportunity to engage with partners across the state whose work I might otherwise read about in a journal article, hear about through colleagues, or see in the news. It is a real gift to interact with those professionals in person at our meetings. This past year, we were excited to welcome Advocate Health as the Alliance’s latest member, and I look forward to learning from their perspective and engaging with similar organizations across North Carolina. For students, emerging professionals, and long-time global health leaders across the state, what message would you like to share about how they can engage with and support the Alliance's mission? My message is simple: reach out and connect. The Alliance has multiple convening opportunities over the course of the year, and we would like to expand and broaden participation in those spaces. We want more students, emerging professionals, established leaders, and institutions to see the Alliance as a venue for connection and shared learning. That engagement can happen in person through our meetings and events, but it can also happen through our online platforms and communications. I would like the Alliance to be a place where people can learn about opportunities, share job postings, ask questions, make connections, and find resources within the broader North Carolina global health community.

< Back NCGHA Meets with Congresswoman Deborah Ross Feb 19, 2025 NCGHA, Member Representatives, and Students from UNC Discuss How the Closure of USAID and the Stop Work Order have Effected North Carolina On February 18, the NCGHA was honored to host a roundtable for our member institutions to meet with Congresswoman Deborah Ross, the US Representative for North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District. In addition to highlighting the top-tier global health work coming out of her district, this meeting served as an opportunity to put a spotlight on the immediate impacts that the Stop Work Order has had on employment in North Carolina, on the health and wellbeing of individuals globally, and on our country's national security. Representative Ross was sympathetic to our community's messages and encouraged us to continue collecting stories of impact that can help decision makers understand the toll this is having on our state. If you or your institution have been impacted by the recent Stop Work Order and you would like your story amplified, please reach out to us at members@ncglobalhealth.org - we will be happy to work with you to ensure decision makers hear your voice. Previous Next

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!

On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, the North Carolina Global Health Alliance will host the 11th Annual North Carolina Global Health Conference in Raleigh, NC. Join leaders and visionaries, students and experts, practitioners and researchers for a day of networking, learning, and reflecting. Spend the day exploring how global learnings can be adapted to and from local North Carolina settings. Hear from both global and domestic leaders with expertise in translating learnings across contexts, actualizing the ideals of global to local, and establishing mutually beneficial bidirectional collaborations. Take part in an exciting day of Bridging North Carolina with the World! Read more about the agenda here: CONFERENCE AGENDA Registration has closed Featured Speakers Peter Kilmarx, MD Deputy Director, Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Congresswoman Deborah Ross United States Representative for North Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District Secretary Kody Kinsley Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services See our full list of speakers here! Conference Speakers Check out these other exciting speakers! Chris Beyrer, MD, MPH Director, Duke Global Health Institute Francis Lajara de los Reyes III, PhD Glenn E. & Phyllis J. Futrell Distinguished Professor & University Faculty Scholar, Dept. of Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering, NC State University Michelle Ries, MPH President & CEO, North Carolina Institute of Medicine Suzanne Maman, PhD Associate Dean for Global Health, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health Brian Southwell, PhD, MA Distinguished Fellow, & Lead Scientist for Public Understanding of Science, RTI International LaHoma Smith Romocki, PhD, MPH Professor & Department Chair, Public Health Education, North Carolina Central University Thank You to Our 2024 Conference Sponsors! Gold Level Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Sustaining Sponsors Mastro Global, LLC Want to showcase your institution to North Carolina's top global health professionals? Email us at Members@ncglobalhealth.org to learn more about sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities! 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, one registration, access to all sessions, and lunch. Exhibit Hall Pricing Member Organizations: $400 Non-Member Organizations: $600 Email M embers@ncglobalhealth.org to confirm your reservation. Registration Rates Tickets are available until Friday, October 18! *A limited number of needs based scholarships are available. Inquire at members@ncglobalhealth.org * Member Professional: $200 Please purchase the “Professional” ticket and add your member discount code at checkout. If you do not have a member discount code, please email Members@ncglobalhealth.org Non-Member Professional : $250 Member Student : $75 Member Universities: Duke University, NC State University, UNC-Chapel Hill Non-Member Student : $100 Low-Income Country Professional : $40 Please purchase the “Professional” ticket and add your discount code at checkout. If you do not have a discount code, please email Members@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 Members@ncglobalhealth.org ! Register Today! Looking Back at the 2023 North Carolina Global Health Conference Want to join? Reserve your spot today! Tickets on sale through Friday, October 18 Register here! We are committed to working with local businesses. Check them out! Photography Printing Catering Rave! Catering Performance Why Attend the North Carolina Global Health Conference? Network! The NC Global Health Conference attracts talent from across the state and region, and from across the many discplines of the global health industry. This is your chance to connect - and reconnect - with professionals and students from across the global health arena. You never know who you'll meet! Learn! The conference theme - Bridging North Carolina with the World - encourages engagement in a wide range of topics. Hear from keynote speakers, a plenary panel, and breakout sessions; no matter your area of expertise, there will be something for you! Specific topic areas included in the day's agenda include, but are not limited to: local to global / global to local, climate change, sexual and reproductive health, HIV, rural health, North Carolina public health, technology, humanitarian & crisis work, health equity, WASH, engineering, funding global health. Don't see your topic of interest included here? Check our website for an updated list of speakers or email us at Members@ncglobalhealth.org for more information! Contribute to the Conversation! Every session and space is curated to be as welcoming and as interactive as possible. Attendees will have ample opportunity to meaningfully participate in sessions, connect with speakers, and meet other attendees. Connect with Global Health Institutions! Not only will there be speakers and attendees representing the very best in global health, there will also be an Exhibit Hall where attendees will have ample opportunity to meet with representatives from institutions sharing jobs, research findings, opportunities for engagement, and more! Be Part of the Community! North Carolina's global health industry is simultaneously big and small; it is a dynamic, growing industry, and yet for newcomers, it can feel like everyone already knows one another. This is the perfect place to get plugged into who is doing what, where, and explore how you can be part of it.

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

2023 North Carolina Global Health Conference Agenda November 1, 2023 McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman St, Raleigh, NC 27606 Click Here to View a Map of the McKimmon Center! Don’t forget to visit the all-day Exhibit Hall in Room 1D! 8:15 - 9:00 CHECK-IN, NETWORKING & LIVE MUSIC Enjoy a live musical performance from Diali Cissokho and Will Ridenour while you check-in! Then, visit Susan Lankford, Director of Science and Technology Development at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, at a table past check-in to learn more about professional networking! 9:00 - 9:10 Room 2 WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS Tim Mastro , NCGHA Board Chair; Senior Science Advisor, FHI 360 9:10 - 9:20 Room 2 OPENING REMARKS: CONGRESSWOMAN DEBORAH ROSS C ongresswoman Deborah Ross , United States Representative for North Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District 9:20 - 10:15 Room 2 PLENARY PANEL: WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE RESILIENCE IN THE GLOBAL HEALTH ECOSYSTEM Gwen Collman , Director, Office of Scientific Coordination, Planning and Evaluation (SCOPE), NIEHS Sid Thak ur , Executive Director of Global One Health Academy; Professor of Molecular Epidemiology at the College of Veterinary Medicine at NC State Gavin Yamey , Associate Director for Policy, Duke Global Health Institute; Director, Center for Policy Impact in Global Health Rachel Clad , Director of Partnerships and Alliances, BroadReach Group; Moderator BREAK/TRANSITION CONCURRENT SESSIONS - ROUND 1 10:30 - 11:20 Room 2 Overcoming Structural Inequalities in the Global Health Workforce Roy Zwahlen , 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 , 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 Room 6 Mental Health in Global Health: Roundtable Discussions Luke Smith , Executive Director, El Futuro Emma Harver , Deputy Director of Communications & Development (United States), CFK Africa Eddah Ogogo , Clinical Health Services Lead, CFK Africa Victrine Oluoch , Psychological Counselor, CFK Africa Brandon Knettel , Associate Director, Duke Global Mental Health Program Ismail Amiri Shekibula , Graduate Student, Duke University Kathy Walmer , Executive Director, Family Health Ministries; Moderator Emma Hughes , BS Candidate, Human Biology & Science, NC State University; Moderator Room 5 Adapting Global Health to Meet a Changing Climate Reality Tracy Mitchell , Director of Resilience and Climate Adaptation, RTI International Elizabeth McCormick , Assistant Professor, UNC Charlotte; PhD Candidate, NC State University Zachary Witkin , Senior Growth & Partnerships Manager, YLabs Karen Setty , Senior Manager, Research Translation, The Aquaya Institute; Moderator BREAK/TRANSITION CONCURRENT SESSIONS - ROUND 2 11:30 - 12:20 Room 2 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 , Associate Dean for Global Health, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health ; Moderator Room 6 Public Health & the People: The Engagement of Users in Systems and Solutions 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 Felicia A. Browne , Senior Research Social Epidemiologist, RTI International Solo mon Ayehu , MD, MSc, Master of Internatio nal 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 Room 5 5-Minute Lightning Talks: Global Health at a Glance Jessica Parzygnat , PhD Candidate, NC State University Gayoung Lee , MPH Candidate in Applied Epidemiology, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health Benjamin Mukumbya , Research Technician, Duke Global Neurosurgery and Neurology Lauren Enochs, UNC Summer Fellow, IntraHealth International; MPH Candidate MCFH, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health 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 12:30 - 1:30 1:30 - 2:20 Room 2 Room 2 BREAK/TRANSITION LUNCH, NETWORKING & EXHIBIT HALL KEYNOTE SPEAKER: ANGELI ACHREKAR, UNAIDS Angeli Achrekar , Deputy Executive Director for the Programme Branch, UNAIDS; Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations BREAK/TRANSITION CONCURRENT SESSIONS - ROUND 3 2:30 - 3:15 Room 2 Expanding Products & Product Development in New Markets Dhiren Thakker , Founding President & CEO, MedAditus Paul L. Domanico , 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 , Distinguished Scientist & Director, Product Development and Introduction, FHI 360 ; Moderator Room 6 TechTalks: Interactive Sessions on Technology & its Role in Global Health Erika Samoff , HIV/STD Surveillance Manager, North Carolina Division of Public Health Michael Levy , CEO, Digital Health Institute for Transformation (DHIT) Brittany Barreto , Founder & Chief innovation Officer, FemHealth Insights; Host, FemTech Focus Podcast; Forbes Contributor Nancy Warren , Program Manager, RTI; Moderator Room 5 Local is Global: Bringing Global Health Back to North Carolina Nicolle Miller , Interim Director and a Senior Project Lead for Public Sector & Systems on the North Carolina team; Partners In Health – United States Eve Puffer , Director, Duke Global Mental Health Program, Duke Global Health Institute; Associate Professor, Psychology & Neuroscience and Global Health, Duke University Julie Swann , 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 , Director, Global Health & Population Research, FHI 360; Moderator 3:20 - 3:30 Room 2 TRANSITION CLOSING & CALL TO ACTION: CHRISTIAN PITTER Christian Pitter , MD, MPH, Director of Global Health and Population, FHI 360 3:30 - 4:00 Room 2 ICE CREAM SOCIAL Don’t forget to visit the all-day Exhibit Hall in Room 1D! Thank you to our 2023 Conference Sponsors!

< Back USAID Contract Terminations & the Impact on the Global Health Sector in North Carolina NC Global Health Alliance Sep 30, 2025 An Urgent Workforce Challenge Since January 20, 2025, the NCGHA has tracked how many North Carolina jobs have been lost due to USAID contract terminations. Job data sourced directly from impacted institutions, impacted individuals, WARN system, NC Commerce, press releases, and media. Contract data sourced directly from USASpending.gov, impacted institutions, USAID Stop Work, and AID on the Hill. NORTH CAROLINA’S GLOBAL HEALTH SECTOR AT A GLANCE The global health sector adds $31.9B to North Carolina’s economy per year. Over 900 NC global health institutions operate in more than 175 countries. In 2021, global health organizations employed more than 56,000 direct global health jobs in North Carolina and sustained an additional 117,850 jobs across multiple sectors. North Carolina is home to one of the most sophisticated global health ecosystems in the nation, anchored by world class institutions including RTI International, FHI 360, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, and Duke Global Health Institute. Historically, the sector has been a stable, high-wage, and high-skill employer. IMPACT OF RECENT FEDERAL FUNDING CUTS NC is the fourth-highest state recipient of USAID funding; NC won $1B in awards in 2024. Since January 2025, North Carolina institutions lost $3 billion in future payments with 86% of USAID-funded awards terminated. As of September 2025, at least 625 North Carolinians lost their jobs as a direct result of USAID cuts. Ripple effects are impacting partner institutions, contractors, and students across the state. Impacted workers face a decimated job market and intense competition for remaining positions. WHY THIS MATTERS FOR NORTH CAROLINA Global Competitiveness – NC’s reputation as a global health leader is at stake; loss of capacity jeopardizes our ability to remain a beacon for innovation on the global stage. Economic Impact – Global health organizations bring federal and philanthropic dollars into NC, fueling local economies. Job losses threaten regional economic stability. Brain Drain Risk – Skilled professionals are being offered to leave NC for opportunities elsewhere, eroding decades of sector expertise that would otherwise strengthen high-demand industries in NC. WHAT WE’RE HEARING FROM IMPACTED WORKERS “ I am a PhD educated public health researcher… and I am now trying to figure out if we need to move outside the city or to another state .” – J.A., Carrboro “ Over the past 7 months, I’ve submitted over 2,000 job applications, have networked with over 100 individuals… nearly every sector I’ve looked at and networked in continues to face enormous numbers of overqualified applicants, hiring freezes and layoffs. As a single parent and the sole provider for my family, I am struggling with how to proceed .” – A.T., Apex OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMMEDIATE COORDINATED ACTION Tap the Talent – Work with existing statewide resources to elevate these professionals to prioritize transition into our booming biosciences, life-sciences, rural health, and innovation sectors. Cross-Sector Job Matching – Leverage transferable skills into life sciences, public health, education, social services, tech, and other public and private sector roles in-state. Rapid Response Workforce Support – Career transition resources, retraining programs, and targeted job fairs for displaced global health professionals & other impacted workers. Pipeline Preservation – Support internships, fellowships, and apprenticeships to keep students and early-career talent in the state. Previous Next

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