Oana works in project support. Before joining Unitaid, she worked as a field trials manager in disease vector control. Oana, a native of Romania, holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and is enrolled in clinical trials post-graduate studies at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
With 20 years of experience in international development, Robert has an accomplished track record in leadership and senior management positions establishing and implementing strategies that have delivered significant impact and return on investment. Robert currently leads the Program Division at Unitaid, responsible for planning, developing and implementing a complex portfolio of health product innovation investments valued at US$ 1.3 billion. Before joining Unitaid in 2012, he served as Head of Operations and Vaccine Deployment for the World Health Organization’s H1N1 Pandemic Response and as Chief Operating Officer of the Global TB Drug Facility. Robert is a dual Kenyan-Canadian citizen and holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations and a master’s in international development
Kate is a seasoned strategic leader and operational manager, bringing 23 years of experience delivering health and social development interventions in diverse, multi-country and multi-cultural settings. Prior to joining Unitaid in 2015, Kate worked for Population Services International, where she supported country teams implementing large-scale HIV, TB and malaria programmes across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Kate also spent several years working for the British Red Cross in the UK, managing volunteer networks and overseeing community-led emergency response, recovery, and resilience-strengthening services. Kate’s management style draws upon academic training in development anthropology, and is anchored by her field experience and fundamental passion for equitable and impactful social change.
Danielle joined Unitaid in 2013, after working as a project coordinator with Médecins Sans Frontières in Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Niger, South Africa and Haiti. Danielle is from Ireland and holds a master’s degree in global health.
