Kristin Anderson
RMNCH Technical Advisor
Summary
Highly skilled and accomplished global health professional and nurse educator with 15+ years of experience facilitating transformative global health initiatives. Proven expertise in developing and implementing strategic programs to improve maternal and child health outcomes in diverse cultural contexts informed by strong clinical background in women's health, obstetrics, neonatology and pediatrics. Adept at fostering strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including governments, NGOs, and international agencies, to advocate for evidence-based policies and sustainable solutions. Proficient in capacity-building, creating content and curricula for training, empowering healthcare teams to deliver high-quality care. Passionate about advancing equity and access to essential healthcare services for women, children, and families worldwide. Committed to making a lasting impact on global health by promoting innovative and cross cutting approaches in RMNCH.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
RMNCH Technical Advisor
Project HOPE
12.2022 - Current
- Provided oversight of ongoing programs in alignment with institutional mission, goals, and strategic plans.
- Led RMNCH Technical Working Group
- Established SRH, biomedical technology, and neonatal nursing certificate and degree programs in the Dominican Republic, Malawi and Sierra Leone
- Designed and implemented RMNCH initiatives in Africa and Latin America
- Advanced strategic partnerships with key stakeholders
- Strengthened academic partnerships (Dominican Republic, Chile, Malawi, Sierra Leone, U.S.)
- Drafted technical reports, concept notes, program plans, strategic documents and proposals
- Submitted conference and publication abstracts, position papers
- Conducted field visits with participatory approach to monitoring and evaluation, CQI, and to strengthen relationships and improve outcomes.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring optimal integration of new technologies and systems.
Neonatal Nursing Education Consultant
Project HOPE
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Drafted Post Project Implementation Report and Evaluation, Sierra Leone & Malawi
- Created monthly Neonatal Nursing Education Seminar Series for international faculty & fellows, Sierra Leone & Malawi
- Developed standardized survey and evaluation tools
- Hosted Community of Practice Forums with key stakeholders
- Co-created 2023 MNCH Strategy and Program Plan
Consultant - Global Health
Contract
06.2019 - 11.2022
- Aided in planning, implementation, logistics and provision of health services for binational (Ecuadorian-American) medical, surgical, dental and ophthalmology care Ecuador
- Developed and facilitated capacity building seminars for health care providers in Spanish
- Collaborated with Fundación Grace to provide health care to vulnerable and refugee populations
- Taught recognition and management of neonatal and maternal health emergencies to health providers in Amazon region, in collaboration with Ecuadorian Red Cross in rural and underserved communities
- Presenter at Mesoamerican Pediatric Conference
- Provided educational support programming for mothers with high risk pregnancies
MSN Capstone Practicum
University Of Utah Health Care
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with Utah Women and Newborns Quality Collaborative on creation of Perinatal Mood Disorders safety bundle
- Contributed to research on increasing health care access and equity for undocumented LatinX patients
- Created LMS module on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders for nurses and medical assistants working throughout 14 clinics in Women's Health Ambulatory Care service line.
- Integrated a perinatal education application called YoMingo ™ into discharge teaching practice of NICU and postpartum nurses to promote best practices and standardize care
Staff Registered Nurse
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
07.2009 - 03.2019
- Delivered high level of gender and culturally informed care to diverse populations through triage, admission, labor and delivery, postpartum support and hospital discharge
- Provided neonatal stabilization, oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids and specialized feeding support at level II nursery
- Developed educational programming, including evidence-based practice implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
- Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff as "Team Leader"
- Created policies and procedures on managing obstetric emergencies, maternal hypertension, neonatal antibiotic administration and massive transfusion protocol, among others
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader, GPA 3.92
Southern New Hampshire University
10.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Massachusetts
01.2008 - 2009.05
Bachelor of Arts - Medical Anthropology/Ethnobotany
Marlboro College
09.1990 - 1995.05
Skills
Data analysis & research
Capacity building & training
Broad based clinical expertise
Partnership & networking
Writing & communication
Certification
ANCC -Maternal Newborn Nursing
Professional Membership
Council of International Neonatal Nurses
American Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
Consortium of Universities for Global Health
Timeline
RMNCH Technical Advisor
Project HOPE
12.2022 - Current
Neonatal Nursing Education Consultant
Project HOPE
07.2022 - 12.2022
MSN Capstone Practicum
University Of Utah Health Care
03.2022 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader, GPA 3.92
Southern New Hampshire University
10.2019 - 05.2022
Consultant - Global Health
Contract
06.2019 - 11.2022
Staff Registered Nurse
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
07.2009 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Massachusetts
01.2008 - 2009.05
Bachelor of Arts - Medical Anthropology/Ethnobotany
Marlboro College
09.1990 - 1995.05
ANCC -Maternal Newborn Nursing
CITI- Social & Behavioral Research
Medical Translation
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Essential Newborn Care Complete
Helping Mothers Survive
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