Carmen Carpio

About Carmen Carpio

I am an international development professional with 20+ years of experience managing and delivering complex global health, health systems strengthening, and development programs across Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. My work has spanned over 25 countries, partnering directly with governments, multilateral development banks, and global organizations to design and implement high-profile investments in health sector reform, health financing, public financial management (PFM), and results-based financing. Throughout my career, I have held leadership roles within the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), where I served in the Senior Executive Service of the United States Government leading country engagement and investment programming. I have also led and contributed to analytical work in health systems, financing, and public health, with a focus on strengthening institutions and improving outcomes. I hold advanced degrees in public health and economic development, and am fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, with advanced proficiency in French.

Experience

1. Deputy Director, Multilateral Development Banks (Health)

   Gates Foundation

   Jun 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   The Gates Foundation is the world’s largest private foundation, focused on fighting poverty, disease, and inequity globally. Within its Global Development Division, the Global Health Agencies & Funds (GHAF) team leads the Foundation’s strategic relationships with key global health institutions. My role involves the following- Lead Foundation engagement with the World Bank, Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), GFF, and LLF to align financing with country-level health priorities- Advise Program Strategy Teams and Country Offices on multilateral health financing instruments and partnership models- Manage internal strategy, performance, and risk oversight for multilateral co-financing portfolios- Oversee technical advisory support to support the design and implementation of country-level MDB health operations- Manage staff and consultants, providing leadership, talent development, and team oversight.

Education

• Cal State Fullerton, College of Business and Economics

  BA, International Business - Economics

  1993 — 1997

• Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

  Non-Degree, Human Resources for Public Health

  2010 — 2010

• Georgetown University

  Masters School of Foreign Service, Master in Latin America Economics

• The George Washington University

  Master of Public Health - MPH, International Public Health/International Health