Kathleen Jeanty recently joined Health Care Without Harm as Director of Global Communications. Kathleen's appointment is pivotal in Health Care Without Harm's journey as we embark on a strategic planning effort to synchronize our programs globally and amplify our impact on transforming the health care sector worldwide, focusing on promoting environmental health and justice. With over two decades of experience, Kathleen has led communications for governmental and non-governmental organizations across various countries, including Benin, Burkina Faso, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Haiti, Niger, Senegal, and Togo, as well as several cities in the United States. Her expertise has articulated and amplified impact stories related to economic development, global health, humanitarian aid, and international development projects.
"If the global health care sector were a country, it would be the fifth-largest greenhouse gas emitter on the planet," says Kathleen. "Health care Without Harm and our global network have been leading the charge to help the sector eliminate its negative impact on the environment. I am honored to join the team and strengthen our brand globally to increase our impact."
Kathleen holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Communications from Babson College and is completing her Master of Science in Health Communication from Boston University.