Meredith Baker

Biography

Meredith is a self-proclaimed curious optimist with global experience in technology for development and social impact. In her current role at Gavi, she manages a portfolio of diverse private sector partnerships including partners in the tech/digital health space and she supports Gavi’s innovation strategy. Meredith has a Bachelor's degree in French and Politics from New York University and an Executive Certificate in Social Impact Strategy from the University of Pennsylvania.

Immediately prior to joining Gavi, Meredith served as the Country Director in Democratic Republic of Congo for Viamo Inc., a social enterprise focused on mobile technology solutions. She also previously co-founded VaxTrac, where she led global partnerships and oversaw implementation of biometric based vaccine tracking tools in Benin, Nepal, and Sierra Leone.

Meredith is a certified Zumba instructor and activity enthusiast. She loves outdoor adventures like climbing, kayaking, hiking, and exploring new places,