Heather Fosburgh, MPH, MS

Heather Fosburgh has over 20 years of experience working in international development and global health. Her primary focus is strengthening health systems in countries throughout the world. 

Heather has provided technical experience and support in human resources for health; leadership, management and governance; infection prevention and control; global health security; financial management; monitoring and evaluation; and advocacy and policy development, among other areas, for both infectious and chronic diseases. She has also led capstone projects, advised, and taught health care professionals and master's students about financial management, qualitative research methods, and strategic problem solving.  

Heather received her MPH in Health Policy and Global Health from the Yale School of Public Health and her MS in Applied Community and Economic Development from Illinois State University. She has worked in applied research and project management for non-profit and academic institutions, including Rotary International, the Yale Global Health Leadership Institute, and ICAP at Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health. Heather is excited to join the Department of Global Pediatric Medicine and the Health Systems Unit.

Heather is excited to join the Department of Global Pediatric Medicine and the Health Systems Unit and begin to learn more about the different projects and initiatives. Heather was looking for a position that involved strengthening health systems outside of an academic setting. 

While Heather enjoys living in New York City, she was looking for a change. She feels fortunate that this position strongly aligned with her interests, the outdoor activities and climate are more plentiful in Memphis and most importantly, she was very impressed with everyone and the work.