Kathleen Fox

Experience

1. Deputy Director, Global Programs, Nutrition

   UNICEF USA

   Jul 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Lead program strategy and coordination for UNICEF USA’s global nutrition portfolio, including the Child Nutrition Fund and maternal and child nutrition initiatives. Partner with UNICEF and internal teams to design and deliver high-impact proposals, reports, and donor engagements. Provide internal technical and programmatic guidance to strengthen fundraising, advocacy, and strategic partnerships.Key achievements-Served as the UNICEF USA program lead in securing a $500 million matching commitment from the Bezos family to the Child Nutrition Fund, the largest private sector gift in UNICEF’s history- Drove development of strategy, content, processes, and communications, contributing to significant growth in investments in UNICEF’s global nutrition programs- Piloted an interdivisional coordination model improving collaboration and knowledge-sharing across UNICEF USA divisions and with UNICEF global teams- Served as a key liaison to UNICEF’s global nutrition experts, enhancing alignment between U.S. philanthropic priorities and global program strategies.Specialize in child nutrition, international development, and cross-sector collaboration — leveraging data-driven insights and strategic partnerships to advance UNICEF’s mission for every child.

Education

• Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas (UCA)

  Casa de la Solidaridad

  2013 — 2013

• The University of Queensland

  Certificate

• University of Sussex

  Master of Science - MSc

  2021 — 2023

• Marquette University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

  2011 — 2014