Gauri’s background is in economics, health statistics and programme evaluation. She came to Unitaid in 2015 from the Gavi Alliance, where she was a senior programme manager. Gauri, originally from India, holds a bachelor’s degree in economics, master’s degrees in economics and international economics, and a PhD in international economics. In her spare time, Gauri enjoys reading historical fiction, crime fiction and histories of ancient objects.
Ombeni Mwerinde is an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) professional with over 20 years of expertise in public health, epidemiology, and data management. He joined Unitaid in 2016, following his role as an Associate Public Health and M&E Specialist at the Global Fund. Prior to that, Ombeni served in the country office of UNFPA in Tanzania.
Ombeni holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a master’s degree in Epidemiology. His dedication to enhancing public health outcomes drives his commitment to his work, as he finds profound meaning and fulfillment in contributing to the health and well-being of communities.
Nargiza specialises in monitoring and evaluation, data management, analysis and research. Before joining Unitaid in 2016, she worked as a monitoring and evaluation specialist at the Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development and as an evaluation consultant for UN agencies. Nargiza holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations and public administration and a master’s in political science.
Ross has over 15 years’ experience in using evidence to inform strategic decision-making, having previously worked as an economist for the UK Government (DWP, Department of Health and DFID), and the International Labour Office (ILO). At Unitaid, Ross leads the Impact team, with responsibility for the overall performance management of Unitaid. His role extends into cultivating and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders including Unitaid Executive Board delegations and other global health partners. He holds degrees in Economics from Heriot-Watt University (MA (Hons)) and The University of Edinburgh (MSc.), and an MBA from Warwick Business School.
Caroline joined Unitaid in 2016 after 6 years with the WHO’s Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s human resources, where she was in charge of recruiting, onboarding and managing field assignments for international consultants. Before joining the WHO, she was a cardio-technician at the Clinique des Grangettes Cardiology Center in Geneva. A Swiss national, she is a graduate of the Swiss Health and Social Care Centre.
Vincent has worked in strategy consulting and healthcare for more than 11 years. He was a principal at Boston Consulting Group before joining Unitaid. He coordinates Unitaid’s COVID-19 diagnostics engagement as part of the ACT-A partnership. He holds a master’s and PhD in quantum physics.
