This special podcast episode is being recorded in honor of International HIV/AIDS Awareness Month. You'll hear from accomplished RPCVs who have worked in the field of HIV/AIDS over the years, within diverse organizations and sectors, both domestically and internationally.
Featured guests will discuss their experiences in the HIV/AIDS sector, how the field has changed in recent years, and provide feedback for RPCVs interested in pursuing a career in public health.
FEATURED GUESTS:
Lauren Erickson-Mamane, is a seasoned public health professional with over 20 years of international development experience. Most recently, Lauren serves as the Special Initiatives Branch Chief for CDC’s Division of Global HIV & TB where she leads the Division’s FBO engagement and oversaw multi-functional cross-cutting special initiatives. Lauren is a RPCV from Niger (1997-2000).
Kim Seifert-Ahanda, went from Johns Hopkins University/Center for Communication Programs back to Cameroon where she served as APCD and Director of Programming and Training, Kim eventually landed in the Office of HIV/AIDS at USAID. She is currently the Health Office Director for USAID in Cote d’Ivoire supporting HIV/AIDS programming as well as malaria, global health security agenda, maternal and child health and family planning programs.
Jasmine Buttolph, is a Global health professional with more than 16 years of experience working in Local and Federal Government, Academia, International NGOs, and UN organizations. She currently serves as Deputy Division Chief of the Strategic Information, Evaluation, and Informatics Division in the Office of HIV/AIDS in USAID.