Katie Schlangen

About Katie Schlangen

Passionate about promoting health equity, I am dedicated to forging innovative…

Experience

1. Senior Program Coordinator - Immunization

   Gates Foundation

   Aug 2021 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Immunization- Vaccine Programs & Partnerships- Successfully oversee a robust investment portfolio exceeding $3.8B, encompassing 100+projects in the field of vaccine programs and partnerships. Manage investments across 16 diversetopic areas, including but not limited to cholera, measles, HPV, Gavi, WHO, etc- Lead cross-functional HPV and Measles working groups comprising technical stakeholders, ensuringefficient progress and timely decision-making. Foster an environment of collaboration andproductive dialogue, leveraging strong leadership skills to drive consensus and achieveobjectives- Demonstrate astute risk management expertise, identifying potential investment risks andexecuting complex, multi-faceted decisions involving numerous stakeholders. Leveragecomprehensive programmatic and systems knowledge to offer guidance and insights intobest practices, guaranteeing optimal outcomes for our partners- Cultivate strong partnerships through effective communication and collaboration, utilizingtrust, diplomacy, flexibility, and empathy. Establish and maintain relationships withpartners, consistently delivering within tight timelines and deadlines while prioritizingresults and maximizing impact- Employ exceptional project management and critical thinking skills to align internal andexternal stakeholders, successfully meeting business and programmatic goals. Seamlesslyintegrate strategic thinking with operational execution to drive success and ensurealignment with stakeholder objectives.

Education

• Gustavus Adolphus College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology and History

  2010 — 2013

• Global Language Training

  Certificate, TESOL

  2017 — 2017

• London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London

  Master of Science - MS, Global Health Policy

  2019

• Sabin Vaccine Institute

  Boost Certificate - Gender & Immunization: Opportunities for Action, Global Health - Immunization

Skills

• Community Outreach
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Microsoft Office
• Program Coordination
• Sigmaplot
• Nonprofit Organizations
• International Development
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Volunteering
• Academic Writing
• Computer Literacy
• Volunteer Management
• Laboratory Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Facilitation
• Management
• Program Development
• Teaching English as a Second Language
• Scientific Writing
• Fundraising
• Communication
• Project Management
• Event Planning
• International Logistics
• Microsoft Word
• Intercultural Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Science
• Ehr
• Data Analysis
• Leadership
• Youth Engagement
• Blast
• Kindergarten
• Public Speaking
• Teamwork
• Electronic Medical Record (Emr)