Anjali Desai

As a senior consultant at GHV, Anjali supports partners such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on policy, advocacy, and communications related to pandemic preparedness and response. Anjali brings expertise in complex project design and management to develop strategies that accelerate impact.

In her 15 years of global health experience, Anjali has worked with community-based organizations, governments, multilateral agencies, the private sector, philanthropies, and research institutions. Most recently, as director at Panorama Strategy, Anjali supported various clients by advocating for inclusive programming and grant making, strengthening partnerships across sectors, developing strategies to meaningfully inform investments for impact, and facilitating conversations to learn, align, and drive progress. Previously, as program officer with the Office of Affected Populations, Human Rights, and Community Engagement, Anjali supported increased civil society participation in PEPFAR’s planning, policies, and programming.

Anjali has a BA in international studies from the University of Washington and an MS in global health and development from the University College of London. With Indian heritage, a Zambian upbringing, and lived experience in the US and UK, she brings a global perspective to everything she does. She currently lives in Zambia and enjoys traveling and keeping up with her toddler.

Areas of Expertise:

• Advocacy

• Strategy development

• Project design and management

Meet the GHV team

Our consulting roster consists of a core team plus a vast network of over 100 expert consultants, spanning the globe, with a range of skill sets and issue area expertise. 

Meet the GHV team

Our consulting roster consists of a core team plus a vast network of over 100 expert consultants, spanning the globe, with a range of skill sets and issue area expertise.