Kathryn Stewart, MPP

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Get to know Kathryn:
Kathryn has been with PHIL since 2010, doing a “little bit of everything” in her time here. She helps lead program strategy and organizational/program development activities, while also being involved in PHIL’s research activities. She recently completed a practice paper for PHIL’s Northern ACEs Collaborative and led the development of an Operational Plan for Transitional Housing Facility that was established by one of the CACHI ACH sites. One of Kathryn’s many strengths is serving as a “thought partner” for the team on projects and program issues, including being heavily involved in the development and production of the Powering Change curriculum. When not working, you can find Kathryn looking for her next favorite recipe, and spending time with her family: building Lego creations or swimming with her two boys, playing with their mini-Australian Shepherd, and conspiring with her husband to plan their next family adventure.

Experience:
Kathryn has worked in the health space for over 25 years, mainly focused on sexual and reproductive health and reproductive justice. Prior to joining PHIL, she was Deputy Director for CAMI Health, where she worked for almost 10 years in research, advocacy, and helping to build an international multisector collaborative. Prior to CAMI Health, Kathryn worked in a variety of positions doing research, advocacy, and other project implementation at prestigious organizations such as Kaiser Permanente, the Guttmacher Institute, the Population Council, and Planned Parenthood. She also served as a Rural Health and Small Business Development Volunteer and Volunteer Leader for the Peace Corps in Cote D’Ivoire. Kathryn has a BA in Politics and International Relations from Scripps College in Claremont, CA, and a Master’s in Public Policy from UC Berkeley.

Expertise:
Creatively solving problems; Program Strategy and Organizational Development; Project Management

Languages:
English, Spanish. I mainly spoke French while I was in the Peace Corps in the Ivory Coast, but also learned a tiny bit of Baoule while I was there, but it’s been a while!