Stephanie Hackett

About Stephanie Hackett

Experienced physician assistant and epidemiologist with Master of Public Health working in HIV, specializing in pediatric, adolescent, and maternal and newborn health. Specialties: HIV, infectious disease, pediatrics, maternal and newborn health, global health, reproductive health, public health program development, project management, technical advising

Experience

1. Senior Advisor for Pediatric Care and Treatment

   U.S. Department Of State

   Aug 2023 — Present

   Design, implement, and monitor pediatric/adolescent HIV treatment programs• Serve as pediatric treatment focal person leading roll out of new pediatric antiretroviral therapy formulations across PEPFAR• Lead interagency subject matter experts as part of collaborative efforts to identify factors limiting access to HIV testing, treatment and prevention services for children and adolescents in low resource countries support development of novel solutions• Develop technical policies and program implementation guidance for HIV care and treatment programs for children and adolescents• Engage a wide range of stakeholders in advancing HIV care and treatment policies including host country governments, international organizations, and institutions such as UNAIDS and WHO, and industry colleagues.• Coordinate multidisciplinary, multi-agency subject matter experts to develop PEPFAR guidance and to facilitate efficient and accountable implementation of interventions at scale.• Participate in country visits to evaluate pediatric/adolescent care and treatment programs and provide specific recommendations.• Contribute to cross cutting products for cross-cutting products for Program Quality and the broader Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy• Lead Pediatric data analytics to improve impact for pediatric programs.

Education

• Emory University

  MMSc

  2010 — 2012

• Connecticut College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  2005 — 2009

• Emory University

  MPH

  2009 — 2012