Malka Berro

About Malka Berro

I’m a health policy professional working at the intersection of legislation, health systems, and global health equity.My experience spans nonprofit advocacy, health policy research, and legislative strategy, giving me a systems-level understanding of how policy decisions translate into real-world health outcomes.Across these roles, my work has focused on:• Health policy and federal appropriations• HIV/AIDS policy, mental health, and global health programs• Health systems strengthening and advancing equity• Coalition building across government, civil society, and international organizationsWould love to connect with others on global health, public policy, and international cooperation.

Experience

1. Senior Policy Advisor, Health and Labor

   U.S. House Of Representatives

   Apr 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Legislative staffer for Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations.• Lead health and labor policy portfolio, supporting the Congressman’s work on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies.• Support the Congressman’s leadership as Chair of the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus and Co-Chair of the Congressional Labor Caucus.• Coordinate with global health organizations, multilateral institutions, congressional offices, the Administration, and domestic advocacy groups to advance the priorities of the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus.• Advise the Congressman on legislative and oversight matters related to global and domestic health, labor, judiciary, immigration, and homeland security policy.

Education

• Antioch College

  BA Psychology, Focus in Spanish language

  2014 — 2018

• The George Washington University

  Master of Public Policy - MPP, Health Policy

  2020 — 2023

• Phillips Academy

  High School Diploma

  2010 — 2014