PATH Program

Advocacy and policy

PATH’s advocacy and public policy team helps policymakers, advocates, and citizens make evidence-based policy and funding decisions to advance health equity. Our work informs policies, mobilizes resources, strengthens advocacy capacity, and holds decision-makers accountable for their commitments.

From 2018–2023, our advocacy contributed to more than:
120
Policies adopted
139
Actions taken to implement policies
150
Funding lines mobilized

What we do

At PATH, we are experts in driving change through policy with over four decades of experience. By applying our technical expertise and leveraging influential cross-sector partnerships, we are uniquely suited to advance evidence-based policies and partner with advocates at all levels to hold decision-makers accountable and ensure those policies are implemented and adequately resourced.

Our work responds to communities’ health priorities that will lead to lasting positive change including advocating for improved policies and increased budgets for strengthening primary health care and financing; reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health and nutrition; immunization; research and development; health system innovation; elimination and control of diseases, including infectious diseases, noncommunicable diseases, and neglected tropical diseases; emergency response and preparedness; and gender equity.

Our collaborative approach

With locally staffed projects and deep expertise across a range of health areas, we are a trusted partner to government decision-makers and civil society advocates. We work with national and subnational governments to ensure civil society is engaged in policymaking processes, and we partner with local civil society organizations to enable them to lead and demand accountability from governments.

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Our global team

PATH’s team of advocacy professionals around the world works at all levels with governments, civil society, the private sector, and other development partners to advance policy initiatives that result in better health outcomes for women, children, and families. Our multidisciplinary staff includes public health experts with experience in diverse cultural contexts, as well as business and policy strategists skilled in translating promising ideas into innovative approaches that have a sustainable impact on health equity.

  1. Heather Ignatius

    Chief of External Affairs

  2. Rosemarie Muganda-Onyando

    Regional Advocacy Director, Africa

  3. Marti Wilson

    Finance and Administration Manager

  4. Jenny Blair

    Director, US Partnerships

  5. Kelly Healy

    Co-Lead, Advocacy Partnership

  6. Rachel Ndirangu

    Co-Lead, Advocacy Partnership

  7. Esther Nasikye

    Global Immunization & MNCH Advocacy Lead and Uganda Advocacy & Policy Manager, Uganda

  8. Johnpaul Omollo

    Senior Policy Officer, R&D

  9. Melissa Wanda

    Policy & Advocacy Officer, Kenya

  10. Fata Acquoi

    Congressional Lead

  11. Anum Adrees

    Advocacy and Policy Associate, Global Health Technologies Coalition

  12. Deogratias Agaba

    Senior Communications Officer

  13. Esther Adhiambo Anyango

    Program Coordinator, Advocacy and Public Policy

  14. Sarah Bachar

    Senior Program Assistant, Global Health Technologies Coalition

  15. Lindsey Brown

    Multilateral Advocacy & Policy Associate

  16. Taonga Chilalika

    Advocacy and Policy Officer

  17. Marissa Chmiola

    Deputy Director, Global Health Technologies Coalition

  18. Lindokuhle Dlamini

    Senior Communications Officer

  19. Claire Felten

    Advocacy and Policy Officer

  20. Susan Lin

    Senior Analyst-Public Health Advisor, Advocacy and Public Policy

  21. Ameenah Habib

    Communications & Policy Associate

  22. Philip Kenol

    Policy and Advocacy Officer, Global Health Technologies Coalition

  23. Alex Long

    Policy and Advocacy Officer, Global Health Technologies Coalition

  24. Wanjiku Manguyu

    Regional Advocacy and Policy Advisor

  25. Kristie Mikus

    Executive Director, Global Health Technologies Coaltion

  26. Diketso Mathelemusa

    Program Associate

  27. Rebecca Mwima

    Program Associate- Advocacy and Public Policy

  28. Pasqueline Njau

    Senior Advocacy and Public Policy Officer

  29. Frederick Okwi

    Program Officer

  30. Clayton Opiyo

    Advocacy and Policy Officer

  31. Hannah Sachs-Wetstone

    Senior Program Assistant, GHTC

  32. Martha Songa

    Regional Advocacy and Policy Officer

  33. Kate Sotos

    Communications Officer, External Affairs General

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