Malakhova

Maria

Maria Malakhova is a highly accomplished public health specialist with over 10 years of experience managing international projects, conducting research, and advocating for mental health. As a Project Manager at the Alliance for Public Health, she oversees the development of innovative digital health solutions across multiple countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, including a national HIV information system, an AI-based virtual social worker solution, and a regional HIV data dashboard.

Maria’s expertise spans project management, grant writing, and communications, with a proven track record of securing funding for critical public health initiatives. She has coordinated operational research studies on the effectiveness of new approaches to HIV prevention, treatment, and diagnostics, while working with multidisciplinary teams to drive policy development and enhance program outcomes.

Maria has played a key role in developing and scaling up interventions like self-testing for HIV, PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), and community-initiated treatment interventions. Her work has contributed to significant advancements in the field of public health, particularly in addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.

Maria holds a Bachelor of Biology and a Master of Biophysics, which complement her extensive experience in public health. With a strong focus on mental health and fundraising, she is dedicated to leveraging innovative solutions to drive meaningful change in global health outcomes.