Liz Kennedy

Liz Kennedy has over 20 years of experience working in public health and specialises in managing and advising health programs in low and middle income countries and communities.

Since 2011, Liz has been deeply involved in the fight against rheumatic heart disease. As senior technical advisor Liz collaborates with various international and local organisations on behalf of Reach, working across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to support evidence-based responses to RHD prevention and management.

Liz’s expertise extends to a range of development sectors such as disease outbreak response, maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS prevention, gender equity, disability inclusion, and non-communicable diseases. She is particularly focused on enhancing development effectiveness through robust monitoring and evaluation practices, strengthening registry- based care, as well as gender-responsive approaches.

Her commitment to public health is reflected in her ability to lead impactful health initiatives and foster collaborative relationships across diverse communities and stakeholders.