Lisa Grossman | Global Health Corps

Lisa Grossman

Lisa

Co-fellow

Neil

Neil Malilwe

Placement Country: Zambia
Title: Distance Learning Officer
"Addressing health crises remains integral to addressing critical human problems, including seemingly unrelated issues such as unemployment or inequality."

Lisa grew up in southern Colorado, at the foot of Pikes Peak. She just completed her undergraduate studies at Duke University, majoring in Biology with a Global Health Certificate. Until she departs for Zambia, Lisa is completing over three years of independent research identifying drug targets for Epstein-Barr-virus and HIV-related cancers. While an undergraduate, Lisa conducted comprehensive research and education on maternal mortality for the upcoming Family Health Center in Leogane, Haiti. Last year, Lisa collaborated with the North Carolina Immunization Branch to launch a statewide educational campaign on HPV vaccination for males. Lisa's undergraduate experience inspired her belief in health education not only for consumers, but also for providers and policy makers. Lisa spends her free time rock climbing with her friends, and she enjoyed a brief stint as Climbing Director for the wilderness nonprofit Project WILD. She is thrilled to join the GHC community.