Anna Lucas is a GHV consultant based in Barcelona, Spain working with the Povax team on country engagement, including for HPV vaccine introduction. Previously she was with the Barcelona Institute for Global Health(ISGlobal) where she coordinated the Maternal, Child and Reproductive Health Initiative managing a portfolio of research and knowledge translation projects and activities (i.e. capacity building, policy and advocacy) with focus on infectious diseases in sub Saharan Africa. Prior to that Anna worked with the Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), the Catalan Department of Health, and HLSP Consulting. She has worked in global health for 20 years and has extensive experience in research management, project management, advocacy and communications. Anna holds a bachelor’s and master’s in Law and a Master’s degree in Public and Social Policy from Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona. She speaks several languages including Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese.

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