2021 Leadership Journey Project: Decolonizing global health through inclusive learning, engagement & intentional partnerships
Rachel Deussom, MSc, is the Senior Health Practice Director, Global Health Division at Chemonics. She is a health systems and workforce expert with over 20 years of experience. Ms. Deussom has provided technical and operations support across Africa and Asia, contributing to USAID, World Bank, and Gates-funded initiatives, including in her role as Technical Director of the USAID global flagship HRH2030 Program. She has developed tools, curricula, policy guidance, led interventions and research aiming to improve access to high-quality care from well-supported health worker teams. Ms. Deussom is a trained doula, WomenLift Health fellow, and former faculty at George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. She has a Master of Science in Global Health and Population from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Her work aims to ensure that everyone can access high-quality care from diverse health worker teams and live healthier, more productive lives.
