Joanne Moore

 For more than 20 years, Joanne has been working on international development assistance programs primarily in Africa, Haiti, and Asia. Currently, she is consulting with USAID implementing partners in the areas of business development, project management, leadership and management. Joanne has also partnered with Duke University’s Dr. Bob Malkin to form Pratt Pouch Consulting and promote and expand the use of the Pratt Pouch to increase access to life-saving antiretroviral medications for the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV. Prior to consulting, Joanne served as the Senior Vice President of the Africa and Haiti Region at Chemonics International, Inc., USAID’s largest contractor and worked for Population Services International in Washington, D.C. and Uganda. She serves on the board's of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, the American Associates of Ben Gurion University, and the Yahel service learning program. Joanne earned a Masters of Science (economics) from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a Bachelor of Arts from Brandeis University.

What has your experience with Keheala been?

When Jon was just starting out with Keheala we were connected by mutual friends who knew I would be thrilled to meet someone interested in addressing one of Africa's greatest challenges. During coffee, I learned that Jon was serious about making Keheala's social business model work and to ensure that Keheala maintained the highest standards of business conduct, performance and performance measurement, and innovation. I remain impressed with Keheala's constant ability and desire to pivot, improve, and excel.

What excites you most about working with Keheala?

I look forward to working with Keheala as I believe there is great potential to build on what has been accomplished to date. Jon and his colleagues have pushed themselves to continuously improve and expand their impact and they are changing lives for the better. Who wouldn't want to be a part of such an exciting endeavor!

Where and why do you see a need for a company like Keheala in development?

While there have been tremendous strides in terms of the improvement of people's lives around the world during the past several decades, many vulnerable populations have not seen the same quality of life improvements as their peers. Keheala is committed to a community-based approach to promote improved health and well-being. It is communities that can and will help support and lift up our and their most vulnerable. We need companies like Keheala that are focused on changed that is by communities and for communities.

Where do you see Keheala in the future?

I believe that Keheala can expand its presence in countries where traditional approaches have only gotten them so far. Jon and the Keheala team bring fresh eyes and fresh perspective to behavioral challenges that obstruct meaningful change and improvement. I hope to see their expertise and experience applied to other challenges as they continue to focus on supporting people with tuberculosis to heal themselves and get back to being with their families and living their lives on their terms.