I am Allegra Biava, a health science communications professional with over a decade of experience supporting vaccines, public health, and development programs at GAVI and the World Health Organization. I specialize in media monitoring, strategic content creation, and project management to translate complex science into clear, accessible messages for diverse audiences. I thrive in collaborative, global teams and enjoy turning data into compelling stories—whether it's donor reports, editorial briefs, or digital media library management. Fluent in English with professional French exposure, I bring a proactive, detail-oriented approach to public health communication in international settings.

Allegra Biava

I am Allegra Biava, a health science communications professional with over a decade of experience supporting vaccines, public health, and development programs at GAVI and the World Health Organization. I specialize in media monitoring, strategic content creation, and project management to translate complex science into clear, accessible messages for diverse audiences. I thrive in collaborative, global teams and enjoy turning data into compelling stories—whether it's donor reports, editorial briefs, or digital media library management. Fluent in English with professional French exposure, I bring a proactive, detail-oriented approach to public health communication in international settings.

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I am Allegra Biava, a health science communications professional with over a decade of experience supporting vaccines, public health, and development programs at GAVI and the World Health Organization. I specialize in media monitoring, strategic content creation, and project management to translate complex science into clear, accessible messages for diverse audiences.

I thrive in collaborative, global teams and enjoy turning data into compelling stories—whether it’s donor reports, editorial briefs, or digital media library management. Fluent in English with professional French exposure, I bring a proactive, detail-oriented approach to public health communication in international settings.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Communications Consultant at GAVI Alliance
April 1, 2022 - Present
Media monitoring and analysis (English/French) with a focus on vaccines, public health and development/aid. Content creator and editor: CEO daily briefing, Today’s news (via Salesforce Marketing Cloud), and Weekend edition (via VivaEngage). Digital Media Library management (2022 - 2024).
Communications Consultant at GAVI Alliance
April 1, 2022 - Present
Media monitoring and analysis (English/French) with a focus on vaccines, public health and development/aid. Content creator and editor: CEO daily briefing, Today’s news (via Salesforce Marketing Cloud), and Weekend edition (via VivaEngage). Digital Media Library management (2022 - 2024).
Consultant: Health Security Interface/WHO Health Emergencies at World Health Organization
March 31, 2019 - October 2, 2025
Project management; proposal development from initial concept notes to full proposals including proposed work plans, deliverables, indicators, and detailed budgets; functional analysis for approved grants; reporting for donors; research; editing.
Consultant: Health Security Interface/WHO Health Emergencies at World Health Organization
March 1, 2019 - October 2, 2025
Project management; proposal development from initial concept notes to full proposals including proposed work plans, deliverables, indicators, and detailed budgets; functional analysis for approved grants; reporting for donors; research; editing.
Intern: Health Security Interface/WHO Health Emergencies at World Health Organization
June 30, 2018 - October 2, 2025
Project management; proposal development from initial concept notes to full proposal including proposed work plans, deliverables, indicators, and detailed budgets; website development; research; editing.
Intern at World Health Organization
June 1, 2018 - October 2, 2025
Project management; proposal development from initial concept notes to full proposal including proposed work plans, deliverables, indicators, and detailed budgets; website development; research; editing.
Communications Consultant at GAVI Alliance
June 30, 2015 - October 2, 2025
Media monitoring and analysis (English/French); current issue reporting (vaccines, public health, development); research; editing; website maintenance.
Communications Consultant at GAVI Alliance
June 1, 2015 - October 2, 2025
Media monitoring and analysis (English/French); current issue reporting (vaccines, public health, development); research; editing; website maintenance.
Assistant Communications Officer at GAVI Alliance
June 30, 2005 - October 2, 2025
Project management for external and internal communications; website redesign and CMS implementation, content creation and editing; database development; development of country profiles and other communications duties.
Assistant Communications Officer at GAVI Alliance
June 1, 2005 - October 2, 2025
Project management for external and internal communications; website redesign and CMS implementation, content creation and editing; database development; development of country profiles and other communications duties.

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate at University of Edinburgh
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Master of Public Health at University of Missouri-Columbia
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
BA in English; Biology, Philosophy (related fields in lieu of minor) at University of Missouri-Columbia
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1997
Bachelor of Arts in English at University of Missouri-Columbia
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997
Master of Public Health (MPH) at University of Missouri-Columbia
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Post-Graduate Certificate - Science Communication and Public Engagement (With Distinction) at University of Edinburgh
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Bright Flight Scholarship
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997
Curators Scholarship
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

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