Jennifer is a perinatal and pediatric epidemiologist and lactation consultant whose research and applied work documents and addresses social and structural determinants of health, particularly in relation to lactation and breastfeeding practices, maternal and child health and nutrition, HIV/AIDS, malaria and other infectious diseases, gender, equity, health systems and service delivery, in the U.S. and globally. For more than 20 years she has designed, implemented, monitored and evaluated public health programs.

Lisa Sherburne provides technical direction for behavioral integration across the project, overseeing global and country-focused social and behavior change (SBC) strategies and activities.

Lisa has more than 20 years of experience in SBC, food security and nutrition, and social protection. Her expertise includes the application of behavioral science to behavior change strategy design and the use of social and gender transformative programming with girls and boys, women and men to increase behavior change and positive health and nutrition outcomes.

Silvia Alayón provides leadership to measure USAID Advancing Nutrition’s multi-sectoral nutrition activities and use of data for continuous learning and improved impact.

John Nicholson leads efforts to effectively identify, package, and share nutrition knowledge and learning with internal and external audiences.

Mike is responsible for managing technical activities globally and in countries. He provides strategic direction and oversees a team of technical experts and regional directors, ensuring program activities are well coordinated and implemented to the highest standard.

Heather Danton leads staff and coordinates with partners as they design, implement, and evaluate programs that address the root causes of malnutrition.