Laura Itzkowitz

Background

About Laura Itzkowitz

Mission-driven nutrition and public health professional with expertise in program management and community development. Program management and advisory experience in over 20 countries across 4 continents. Natural leader who thinks critically and acts logically to solve problems, evaluate situations, and make decisions. Quickly builds strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders. Strategic, big picture thinker who simultaneously keeps close tabs on the details. Superior organizational skills with proven ability to multitask, meet strict deadlines, and prioritize competing demands.Skilled in: Strategic planning Evidence-based decision making Project design and management Clear written and verbal communication Qualitative data collection and analysis Participatory community development Capacity building Training design and facilitation Specialties: multi-sectoral nutrition, social and behavior change, community health, maternal and child health, health communication, project management, program management, team leadership and motivation, strategic planning, community-based health promotion, creative problem solving, training development and facilitation, project design, non-communicable diseases