Raissa Sorgho, MScIH, PhD
Director of Global Health, Nutrition, and Partnerships
Dr. Raissa Sorgho, MScIH, PhD, is the Director of Global Health, Nutrition, and Partnerships at the Public Health Institute’s Center for Wellness and Nutrition (PHI CWN). She is a global health specialist with over a fifteen year of experience in development, consultancy, and research. Her expertise spans from health (poverty-related diseases, maternal/child health, and nutrition) to climate change (adaptation, sustainability and resilience) and policy (review and implementation), with an emphasis on evidence-based decision making using mixed methods and participatory approaches. At PHI CWN, Raissa leads the design, development, and execution of global health, food and climate programs, while also leading client development and managing a growing network of partners and clients.
Raissa has worked extensively on the alignment of leadership strategies with health equity principles, on health systems strengthening, agro-biodiversification and nutrition trials, behavior change communication programs, and community and systems resilience building.
Raissa has authored 20+ peer-reviewed publications and drafted national legislations. She has presented her research and chaired prestigious conferences such as the World Health Summit and the Conference of Parties. She maintains her affiliation as a researcher at Johns Hopkins University and Center for Development Research while also serving as an expert consultant for the U.S. Agency for International Development and the World Health Organization.
Raissa earned her undergraduate degree from Bucknell University and holds a Master of Public Health and a Doctorate in Global Health from Heidelberg University in Germany. She is fluent in 3+ languages and enjoys traveling.
