Latasha brings more than 25 years of technical expertise in multi-sectoral country-level programs, high-level advocacy, development of financing frameworks for advocacy and policy influencing, leveraging partnerships, and engagement with senior leaders to deliver high-quality impactful recommendations and approaches aligned with strategic priorities. Latasha has extensive experience working at the country level across the African Region. As well as, an in-depth understanding of global socio-economic and political contexts, development economics, advocacy, and communication. Her areas of expertise include program management; strategic development, the provision of country-level technical assistance in MNCWH policy development, implementation and monitoring, investment prioritization, as well as resource mobilization, and allocation.

Previously, as an independent consultant, Latasha provided technical expertise to Governments within the African region, UNICEF,UNAIDS, WHO, UNWOMEN, as well as NGOs and civil society. She managed the development of country-level policy development processes and ensured the visibility of global issues facing mothers, newborns, and children. Latasha is passionate about translating global policy into country-specific actions ensuring improved outcomes for women and children.  

Latasha holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, with high honors, and a Master’s degree in Public Health in Maternal and Child Health and Epidemiology.