As a senior consultant at GHV, Aliza supports the Nigeria Country Office Team at the Gates Foundation by providing strategic thought leadership, communications strategy, and media outreach to elevate external engagement and brand leadership.

Aliza has 15 years of combined experience in media and public health communications, with a focus on strategic communications for USAID-funded projects across Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. She has led health initiatives aimed at increasing external engagement and visibility among host-country governments, partners, and key audiences.

Previously, Aliza served as the senior regional communications advisor at JSI, overseeing communications efforts in Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, Ethiopia, Egypt, Yemen, and Kyrgyzstan. She is a three-time Telly Award winner for her video storytelling in Tanzania, showcasing the impact of initiatives aimed at eliminating HIV. Aliza has also held communications roles at Africare and in various New York-based media outlets.

Aliza holds an MS in broadcast journalism from Columbia University and a BS in journalism from St. John’s University. She has lived and worked in New York and currently resides in Tanzania.

Outside of work, Aliza enjoys spending time with family, exploring new cities through food, culture, and unexpected discoveries – and capturing those moments through photography.

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Areas of Expertise:

• Strategic communications

• Media engagement

• Multimedia and content creation

• Event management

• Donor engagement

• Communications and impact materials development