Leanne Wolff

About Leanne Wolff

Global program leader and cross-functional collaborator with 17+ years of experience managing large-scale, multi-country portfolios and delivering localized, creative, and community-driven content and experiences across global markets. I bring a deep background in health communication, social and behavior change (SBC), global capacity building, and creative content leadership — leading initiatives that help diverse audiences surface what matters, engage more deeply, and take action that drives lasting impact. Throughout my career, I’ve- Led $18M+ multi-country SBC and health communication portfolios - Designed and launched global learning platforms accessed in 148+ countries - Spearheaded strategy and execution for a $2.5M international convening of 1,800+ leaders and creatives - Developed award-winning health campaigns and localized content hubs - Built scalable capacity-building programs for government, NGO, and community partners - Advanced justice, equity, strengths-based and trauma-informed principles across all program activities My work bridges creative content, behavior change science, and human-centered design — helping organizations and communities create experiences that are not only engaging, but also effective and sustainable. As a creative maker and lifelong learner (my personal passions include quilting, sewing, color and design, and global food cultures), I also bring a natural curiosity and appreciation for the role of storytelling, inspiration, and design in driving connection and change. I’m passionate about contributing my blend of strategic leadership, creative energy, and operational excellence to mission-driven teams working across behavior change, learning, and community-centered innovation.

Experience

1. Global Program & Content Portfolio Manager (Senior Program Officer Ii)

   Johns Hopkins Center For Communication Programs

   May 2025 — Present · Baltimore, MD, US

   Senior creative and strategic leader advancing SBC innovation, building capacity, and driving global impact through major programs and convenings.• Led the design, implementation, and management of multi-country health projects ranging from $4M to $42M.• Spearheaded the organization of the $2.5M International Social and Behavior Change Summit, expanding global participation to 1,800 attendees and securing nearly $1M in sponsorships; Oversaw theme development, milestone tracking, crisis management, keynote speaker coordination, and early planning for the 2026 conference in Panama.• Directed cross-functional, remote health teams in Uganda and South Sudan, applying systems thinking, human-centered design, and trauma-informed approaches to deliver collaborative, community-focused health interventions on time and within budget.• Designed and developed impactful health campaigns and tools in collaboration with 10+ organizations and government entities, advancing solutions to persistent health system challenges; contributed to the creation of multiple tools for primary audience segments.• Built and launched two global online learning courses—Implementing the SBC Flow Chart and Shifting Gender Norms—on SBC Learning Central, accessed by over professionals across 148 countries since 2023.• Ensured operational excellence by collaborating across university units (finance, contracts, IRB, tech transfer), managing compliance, mitigating risks, and driving solutions to meet donor and organizational requirements.• Authored high-level donor communications and reports, synthesizing technical content for leadership and donor audiences, improving visibility and impact of CCP’s initiatives through enhanced partner engagement and storytelling.• Advanced organizational equity as a core member of CCP’s Anti-racist Action Group; integrated anti-racist, human-centric, and trauma-informed principles into project design and community health programming.

Education

• Appalachian State University

  Bachelor of Applied Science BA Sc

• Regis University

  Master of Science (M.Sc.)

• School for International Training

  Master of Arts - MA