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Our Team
Working together to strengthen global responses.
Rodrigo Scotini
Executive Director
Copenhagen, Denmark
Board Of Directors
Simone Mancini
Rodrigo Scotini
Infectious Disease Alliance
Wuleta Lemma
Infectious Disease Alliance
Pedro G Coscarelli
Rio de Janeiro State University
Slim Abdool Karim
CAPRISA
Tine Rikke Jorgensen
Minervax
Melanie Maia
IHMT
Maureen Awuor
Amref
Advisory Board
Norman Begg
Former WHO and Chief Medical Officer
IDA Secretariat
Ana Paula Etges
Global Health Finance Coalition Director
Works to advance sustainable and equitable financing for global health, bringing together members to advocate for accountable, well-resourced health systems.
Katharina Stegelmann
Committees Coordinator
Coordinates IDA's technical and thematic committees, connecting member expertise to the Alliance's broader advocacy priorities.
Jeffrey Mecaskey
Policy Director
Leads IDA's policy analysis and advocacy work, shaping the Alliance's positions on infectious disease and global health issues.
Manuela Morelli
Director of Human Resources
Oversees staffing, onboarding, and team operations to support IDA's staff and volunteer network.
Otavio Cintra
Journal Chief Editor
Publishes and manages the Infectious Disease Policy Journal (IDPJ), IDA's peer-reviewed publication.
Anca Toma
Primary Health Care Coalition Director
Coalition Champions strong, accessible primary health care systems worldwide, coordinating advocacy and knowledge-sharing among member organizations.
Paulos De Jesus Loureiro
Fundraising and Grants Coordinator
Manages IDA's funding pipeline, from grant applications to donor relationships, sustaining the Alliance's programs and operations.
Alberto Cassia
Communications Associate
Manages IDA's external communications, publications, and public-facing content across digital platforms.
Rafal Kochan
Webdesign Director
Builds and maintains IDA's website and digital infrastructure across its platforms and committee sites.
Across continents, aligned in purpose
See where our team is based — working together across borders.
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