Mathias Pollock

About Mathias Pollock

15+ years providing technical assistance to public health and development programs at both the domestic and international level. • Extensive experience managing behavior change programming and emergency response initiatives in complex operating environments.• Strong foundation in application of design thinking to public health and development contexts.• Proven ability to monitor and evaluate programs using both quantitative and qualitative methods to identify evidence-based solutions. • Excellent interpersonal skills building coalitions and forging collaborative partnerships among diverse stakeholders. • Accomplished facilitator in multiple languages with a high level of cultural competence.

Experience

1. Technical Program Support Lead

   Children International

   Mar 2025 — Present

   Lead development and support the execution of strategies across various technical areas that support Children International\'s change model including early childhood care and development, digital learning, volunteerism, and gender and youth-centered programming* Build and manage a team of subject matter and technical experts, fostering a culture of responsiveness to field support needs and continuous learning* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate technical approaches and promote best practices across program capabilities* Provide on demand technical support and capacity strengthening to program leads at agencies and develop a suite of tools, resources, and trainings that are relevant and available to teams* Provide technical guidance and support the development of standards, guidelines, and quality assurance mechanisms* Inform monitoring and evaluation tools to assess program performance and support teams to use data to make decisions and continuously improve programs* Maintain Children International\'s framework related to programs, enabling clarity and empowerment for decision makers at country level

Education

• University of Arizona

  MPH, Public Health

  2010 — 2012

• University of Mary Washington

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Grant Writing
• Survey Design
• Statistical Data Analysis
• Training Facilitation
• Program Coordination
• Community Health
• Grants
• Qualitative Research
• Non-Profits
• Program Evaluation
• Policy Analysis
• Global Health
• Public Health
• Social Impact
• Report Writing
• Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methodologies
• Grant Preparation
• Volunteer Management
• Teaching
• Health Education
• Nonprofits
• Youth Development
• Volunteer Recruiting
• Program Development
• Cultural Competency
• Community Outreach
• Community Development